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Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant made an assertive statement after registering a massive six-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After bowling first, Delhi managed to bundle out the Titans at a score of 89 which Pant and Co. chased down in just 8.5 overs.
The Capitals saw quick-fire cameos from all batters but Aussie youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk and West Indian international Shai Hope scored with 10-ball knocks of 20 and 19, respectively. This victory catapulted Delhi to seventh on the points, from the ninth spot and keeping them alive in the playoff race.
Looking forward to play more matches here: Rishabh Pant
After the game, in the post-match interview, Rishabh Pant was asked about being the successful away team to perform in Ahmedabad. Responding to this the Indian gloveman expressed that they enjoy playing in this city and are eyeing a few more matches at this venue. After the league stage, Ahmedabad is one of the cities which will host the IPL playoffs, indicating that the Capitals back themselves to reach the top four of the table. Check the top betting trends on the best betting sites in India and apps.
Rishabh Pant said, "We just love being in Ahmedabad, we love the stadium, the vibe here and looking forward to play more matches here. We just want to enjoy our win, one at a time and move forward learning from it."
Lots of things to be pleased about: Pant on win over GT
Talking about the match, Pant was pleased with his team and their all-around efforts to end the losing slump. He said, "Lots of things to be pleased about. We talked about the champion thought process and our team showed today that we can play like that and really happy to see that. [on the bowling] Definitely one of the best, it's early on in the tournament, can't say much as we can improve individually."