Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a 57-run thrashing at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 11 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday (April 8).

Chasing 200 to win, the Capitals managed only 142/9 in their allotted 20 overs. It was a listless performance as most of the DC batters fell for a single-digit score.

Although skipper David Warner slammed a half-century (65 off 55 balls), his innings lacked intent while no other managed to touch the 40-run mark.

After the game, DC skipper Warner said Trent Boult’s lethal double-wicket opening over made all the difference as his side succumbed to third successive defeat in the ongoing IPL.

Boult (3/29) got rid of Prithvi Shaw (0) and Manish Pandey (0) on successive deliveries to rock DC’s chase in the very first over.

“Can’t take the credit from how good a bowler Trent Boult is in the powerplay and he bowled extremely well. It was always going to be a challenge to come out here and chase 200 with early wickets in the powerplay,” quoted Warner at the post-match presentation ceremony.

While Warner waged a lone battle with his second half-century in three matches, the southpaw never posed any threat.

“It’s always difficult when we are losing wickets at the other end. It is frustrating. I have been hitting a lot of the fielders of late, but I will keep going out there and back myself,” he said.

“We are professional athletes, and have to go back in the nets. It’s about executing, and hopefully we can regroup.”

Delhi Capitals will take on Mumbai Indians in their next match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 11.

(With PTI Inputs)