\u201cOf course. The wicket was a bit sticky at the start with the new ball, especially till the middle overs; it was a bit difficult to play from the hard length. So, we are just trying to keep on the same length,\u201d Gurjapneet said to broadcasters at innings break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The left\u2011arm quick, who returned with figures of 1-29 in four overs, explained that variations were less important once the surface began to grip. \u201cBut when we realised the wicket is like, if you're keeping on the same length, it's difficult to hit from the length. So, we're just trying to stick to the length,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
DC\u2019s innings was marked by another top\u2011order failure, with KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka dismissed inside the Powerplay. Nitish Rana, Axar Patel, and Karun Nair also fell cheaply, leaving the hosts reeling at 69\/5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The left\u2011arm quick, who returned with figures of 1-29 in four overs, explained that variations were less important once the surface began to grip. \u201cBut when we realised the wicket is like, if you're keeping on the same length, it's difficult to hit from the length. So, we're just trying to stick to the length,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI thought we're going to stop them under 140-145, or something around it. But still, we are okay. We are ready to chase that,\u201d he said. Wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers for CSK with two wickets, while Akeal Hosein and Mukesh Choudhary had a scalp each too. Despite pacer Anshul Kamboj being a bit expensive at the death overs, CSK\u2019s disciplined effort ensured DC could not push beyond 155.<\/p>\r\n\r\n