Having won three and lost four of their seven matches so far, Delhi Capitals need a victory to qualify for the next stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the campaign so far, head coach Jonathan Batty said, \u201cWe\u2019ve played some really good cricket at times. I think we\u2019re yet to piece together the perfect game. We\u2019ve still got lots of improvement we can make through the rest of this tournament. When we\u2019ve played well, we can beat any side on their day.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been really pleased with the way the team has stuck together and worked hard to learn from the small mistakes we\u2019ve made along the way,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the pitch conditions in Vadodara, Batty explained, \u201cThe conditions are significantly different from those at the D.Y. Patil Stadium. We\u2019ve had to rethink our strategy as individual players. From a bowling perspective, it\u2019s about identifying the best lines and lengths; as batters, it\u2019s about focusing on key scoring areas against different types of bowlers. There\u2019s been a lot of thought that\u2019s gone into that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been really pleased with the way the team has stuck together and worked hard to learn from the small mistakes we\u2019ve made along the way,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked about his message to the team ahead of the crucial encounter, the Englishman said, \u201cMy key message is to keep focusing on what we do when we play our best cricket. We have super-talented players, and when they execute their skills, that\u2019s good enough against most teams. Of course, we look at areas where we can target the opposition, but for me, it\u2019s about making sure we do our job with the bat and the ball.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n