Delhi Capitals Head Coach Ricky Ponting is not one to mince words when it comes to critiquing his team’s performance. After a lacklustre bowling effort against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ponting admitted that there were valuable lessons to be learned ahead of their upcoming clash against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2024.
Ponting highlighted the team’s struggles under pressure, noting that their plans seemed to go out the window when the heat was on. One major concern has been the performance of Anrich Nortje, whose lackluster form has been a cause for worry with an economy rate of 12.94 this season.
However, Ponting did have words of praise for Abhishek Porel, who has shown versatility by batting at various positions in the order. Ponting sees Porel as a potential star of the future and commended his adaptability in different batting roles.
On the other side, Gujarat Titans batter David Miller brushed off concerns about the team’s middle-order issues, emphasizing the importance of sticking to basics and supporting each other in a tight tournament table.
As the two teams gear up to face off, all eyes will be on how Delhi Capitals bounce back from their previous defeat and whether Gujarat Titans can maintain their composure in the midst of a competitive IPL season. With both teams looking to secure a crucial win, fans can expect an intense battle on the field at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.