Indian Premier League: After becoming the first Delhi Capitals’ fast-bowler to pick a five-wicket haul in the Indian Premier League (IPL), left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc said the side knew striking in the power-play was key, citing the power-packed nature of the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting line-up.
At the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Starc picked an incredible 5-35 to help DC bowl out SRH for 163 in their 18.4 overs. It was also the first time Starc, who varied his pace really well, picked a five-wicket haul in T20 cricket. Three of his wickets came in the power-play to push SRH on backfoot, while the remaining two scalps came in the back end of the innings.
“We know how such a powerful side Sunrisers are. We knew powerplay wickets were key. All-round, it was a fantastic performance in the first innings of the game. It's nice to be in a new franchise. Our second game, it's been great to settle in with the guys and get to know a few,” he said in a mid-innings chat with the broadcasters.
