The defeat also marked Punjab\u2019s fourth consecutive loss after starting the season strongly with six wins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reacting on the result, the former Indian cricketer was particularly critical of skipper Shreyas Iyer\u2019s decision not to hand the ball to Chahal even once during the innings, despite the leg-spinner\u2019s reputation as a wicket-taker in pressure situations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI felt Shreyas Iyer made a tactical error by not using Yuzvendra Chahal. He should have bowled in the middle overs. Chahal is a proven match-winner with the ability to break partnerships. Not giving him the ball was a big mistake.\u201d Bangar told Jio Hotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangar pointed to the moment after the ball was changed late in the innings as the ideal opportunity to introduce spin and challenge the set batters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe should have bowled at least one over, especially after the ball was changed at the end of the 13th over. That was the ideal time to introduce spin and create pressure. Small mistakes here and there cost Punjab the game,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangar felt that Punjab failed to capitalise on a winning position and the bowlers lacked control during the latter stages of the innings, while the heavy dew further complicated their plans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPunjab Kings started the season strongly with six wins, but four straight losses since have hurt their confidence. This match against Delhi was there for the taking. They were in a winning position, but let it slip,\u201d Bangar said<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTheir bowling attack lacked discipline, and the dew made it even harder to execute their plans. That allowed Delhi\u2019s batters to take charge,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPunjab Kings started the season strongly with six wins, but four straight losses since have hurt their confidence. This match against Delhi was there for the taking. They were in a winning position, but let it slip,\u201d Bangar said<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Punjab Kings appeared firmly in control after reducing DC to 38\/3 inside five overs, but Axar Patel\u2019s 56 and David Miller\u2019s 51 revived the chase before debutant Madhav Tiwari\u2019s late cameo helped finish the job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n