Roy played a crucial role in KKR\u2019s comprehensive eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, returning figures of 2-31 in four overs as the visitors registered their fourth straight victory of IPL 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The left-arm spinner triggered Delhi\u2019s middle-order collapse by dismissing Pathum Nissanka immediately after the batter had reached his half-century and then castling Tristan Stubbs two balls later. His spell, along with tight bowling from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, restricted DC to 142\/8 before Finn Allen\u2019s unbeaten 47-ball century sealed an easy chase for KKR.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Dasgupta praised Roy\u2019s development this season and highlighted the importance of role clarity within the side.\u201cHe\u2019s always been a good player, and this season, the domestic season, he has done well. So that confidence, and also the confidence of knowing that he\u2019s going to play more often than not,\u201d Dasgupta said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd also the clarity. He\u2019s the one who bowls in the power play. More often than not, he will bowl at least an over or two in the powerplay, and then the fact that he can bat and he\u2019s a decently good bat,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Roy has increasingly become an important component in KKR\u2019s bowling structure this season, especially during the powerplay overs, where he has consistently applied pressure with disciplined lines and clever variations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd also the clarity. He\u2019s the one who bowls in the power play. More often than not, he will bowl at least an over or two in the powerplay, and then the fact that he can bat and he\u2019s a decently good bat,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think all of that - he\u2019s a really good package. Today he took a good catch, but he was a little off the mark [before this game]. But generally, he\u2019s a gun fielder as well, so he\u2019s had a good season. The fact that the confidence shown in him, the clarity, all of those things add up,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n