Delhi Capitals opener Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said that the support from Prithvi Shaw in the opening has been helping him play freely. His comments came after they chased a 167-run target against Punjab Kings in Match 29 of IPL 2021 in Ahmedabad successfully. The duo added 63 runs in 36 balls as well.
While Shikhar Dhawan remained unbeaten at 69 off 47 balls, Prithvi Shaw scored a quickfire knock of 22-ball 39, hitting 3 sixes and as many boundaries too. Notably, both Dhawan (Orange Cap holder with 379 runs) and Shaw (308 runs) are placed in the top 5 run-scorers this IPL season as well.
“I have been playing with Prithvi for three years now. He makes it easy for me the way he strikes it. At the same time, I stick to my process. Last match there was nothing to do from my side, but this match I knew I had to cash in,” Dhawan said.
READ HERE: Riyan Parag Enjoys The Win Dancing With The Team
“It’s good to get the strike rate up and get the price up as well! (laughs) I keep tabs on both runs and strike rate, both sync. But it depends on the wicket as well, you have to respect it. Today there was dew, last two games there weren’t. When it comes on nicely I take more risks,” Shikhar Dhawan further added.
With this win, Delhi Capitals moved to the top of the IPL 2021 points table, surpassing Chennai Super Kings. With 12 points from 8 matches, they are on the verge of reaching the playoffs of the cash-rich league as well. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant has credited the effort from them so far in the season, citing that Delhi Capitals are fortunate to get players like them as they provide steady start every time they go out to bat.
ALSO READ: David Warner Takes Limelight With His Customized Shoes
“I think Shikhy bhai (Shikhar Dhawan) and Prithvi gave us a very good start, that’s why the innings looked much better. The first innings it was really gripping. The way they started was commendable. It feels so good when you have a great start each and every match with a mixture of youth and experience,” he concluded.
