Delhi Capitals (DC) have lost their last game against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) very shockingly by 14 runs as they lost their last seven wickets for eight runs. Delhi failed to chase a moderate target of 167 in 20 overs. However, Shreyas Iyer said after the match that Punjab’s game left him “speechless”. On the other hand, Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara praised Punjab batsman David Miller’s batting. He scored 43 off 30 balls after his side lost 3 wickets within 58 and guided them to a decent competitive total.

 

Sangakkara shared, “David Miller’s strategy has always been to attack. I don’t think he has a hugely successful defensive game because aggression is the best form of defence for him. He looks to capitalize and pick off the spinners and deposit them into the stands,” the 41-year-old, who is a Star Sports Select Dugout Expert, was quoted as saying on ‘Dugout’.

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He further praised Kings XI Punjab’s team formation. Chris Gayle didn’t play the game due to injury.

“They understood that a well-balanced bowling attack that can take wickets is essential in IPL and have accordingly kept their bowling intact. I think it’s a very positive move, it might not always work for them, but I like the attitude,” he added.

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Punjab have won their three of the four matches and currently placed at the second position in the points table where only the defending champion Chennai Super Kings are ahead of them.