IPL 2017: Zaheer Khan Blames Dropped Catches For The Loss Against KKR

Apr 28, 2017 at 7:50 PM

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IPL 2017: Zaheer Khan Blames Dropped Catches For The Loss Against KKR

Delhi Daredevils suffered another loss, their second one of the season against Kolkata Knight Riders. Once again, the batting is to be blamed as the franchise representing the nation’s capital posted a low total which the home side chased down easily.

160 was the total which they posted. Sanju Samson was the highest run-scorer for the side with 60 runs alongside his name. It was middle and lower order that put Delhi in deep waters as at one stage, they were in a safe situation of 123/2 at end of 14 over and only 37 runs were added in last six.

One thing is to be also noted that Delhi skipper himself said that they were looking to bat first and KKR eventually opted to ball after winning the toss. So they can’t blame toss for the losing this game.

It’s time to now drop an underperforming player like Karun Nair and make Rishabh Pant open the innings, so as to give a chance to someone else in the middle order.

With this loss, Delhi continues to be on the last spot with the fifth loss in seven games.

Here is what Delhi skipper Zaheer Khan said after the game –

Zaheer Khan: We had the platform I think. We could have defended 160 as well. Me pulling my hamstring didn’t really help. Maybe 15 runs short, but drop catches never help. KKR put the pressure back on us. We reacted, but couldn’t control the game. You are asking the wrong person, I am not one of the best fielders (about the drop matches). The timing of the drop catches is very crucial; things would have been different had we taken that catch of Uthappa. There was enough in the wicket to defend 160. We just have to regroup and quickly. We need that spark and the winning momentum. We just need someone to have that kind of day that changes things for us. So far it is not happening, hopefully, it happens in the coming matches. It is about staying tight as a group. We have to focus on the process and believe in ourselves. I will be able to tell you tomorrow (about his hamstring). I was able to field. I didn’t want to take chance with my bowling. Doesn’t look bad.

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