The hosts posted 188\/5 in 20 overs, courtesy of brilliant batting performances from Abhishek Porel (49 off 37), Tristan Stubbs (34* off 18), and skipper Axar Patel (34 off 14). In reply, Rajasthan Royals rode on half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana to come close to the target. However, pace sensation Mitchell Starc proved vital for Delhi Capitals, as the hosts emerged on top in the Super Over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Addressing the media at the post-match press conference, Patel spoke at length on various topics, including the Super Over win, his captaincy style, form and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He said, \"As a captain, I\u2019m enjoying my role. I was doing all this for state cricket as well. I know what to do and what not to do. When you get the chance to run the team according to you, and if you get a chance to play the way you want to play cricket, that\u2019s the best thing. I'm enjoying it on the field and off the field.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked about playing the Super Over, the captain jokingly added, \"Aisi situation mein main hi kyun aage aajata hoon (Why do I always come forward in such situations?) But these are the situations that show the character of the team. It was very good for me as a captain to see my team perform like this and clinch a win in such a situation.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lavishing praise on Starc for his bowling brilliance, Patel said, \u201cGetting the reverse swing is one thing, but executing it is very important. He (Starc) was executing it really well under pressure. We already had discussions about the field placement during the team meetings. I just asked him to back himself.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Today, when he came to bowl the 18th over, I thought that he was executing it correctly; he knew where to bowl. He is such a big player and a legend for Australia. He has a very clear mindset as to how he is going to execute his plans even in the death overs,\" the left-handed batter added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Talking about his own batting form, the 31-year-old said, \"I\u2019ve been batting well for a year and a half. I bat according to what the team requires. In this match, we were maintaining that left-right combination, and that\u2019s why I came out to bat a little late. It\u2019s a team game, and as I said, I just do what the team needs.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Today, when he came to bowl the 18th over, I thought that he was executing it correctly; he knew where to bowl. He is such a big player and a legend for Australia. He has a very clear mindset as to how he is going to execute his plans even in the death overs,\" the left-handed batter added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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