New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Lauding the bowling efforts of leg spinner Imran Tahir, Delhi Daredevils captain J.P. Duminy has said the former always puts his 100 percent on the field.

Tahir turned the match against Mumbai Indians on its head returning with figures of 3/22 from his four overs at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium on Thursday. All his wickets came in the 17th over of the innings which yielded just four runs.

"He (Imran Tahir) gives his 100 percent no matter what cap he puts on," Duminy said about his compatriot at the post-match presentation ceremony.

On being asked how many times has he hit six sixes in an innings, the skipper, who scored an unbeaten 78 said: "It's quite a small ground but I will take six of those sixes... it was a nice wicket to bat on."

The South African also praised the bowlers for their aggressive mindset.

"We got to 190 but it was important for the bowlers to bowl well, they came out with an aggressive mindset. Hopefully, we can make it better."

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