IPL 2019: 3 Positive signs for the new look Delhi Capitals from the opening game

Delhi Capitals started their campaign on a winning note
Delhi Capitals started their campaign on a winning note

#2 Crucial knock from Colin Ingram

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Colin Ingram stabilized the innings after the loss of two quick wickets
Colin Ingram stabilized the innings after the loss of two quick wickets

With the score 29-2 in 3.4 overs, in walked South African veteran Colin Ingram. He came in to bat in such a situation wherein his wicket could decide the course of the match.

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He could have taken his time and settled in while letting Dhawan play his natural game. This would not have led the Delhi Capitals to such a high total. Instead, he decided to take maximum advantage of the short boundaries along with the powerplay at the Wankhede.

He mixed aggression with caution as he stitched up a handy partnership with Dhawan. This meant Pant had a solid foundation laid already for him and all he had to do was take-off.

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He didn’t let any Mumbai bowler settle down and went after their bowling attack with cautioned aggression. He ended up scoring 47 runs off 32 balls at a strike rate of 146 to set up the platform for a high total.

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