IPL: Revised target against Rajasthan was tough, says Gambhir

Jaipur April 12 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils skipper Gautam Gambhir feels that the revised target handed to his side during the rain-hit Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals was stiff to chase with just two overs of powerplay.

Chasing a revised target of 70 runs in six overs via the Duckworth-Lewis Method in a rain-truncated clash on Wednesday Delhi had to suffer a 10-run defeat against hosts Rajasthan.

Earlier Rajasthan rode Rahane s 45 to get to 153/5 when the skies opened up in the 17th over.

"We were very much in the game. It was a beautiful wicket to bat on then 150-odd for 5 in 18 overs we thought we could contain them to 170 and it was chaseable especially with dew coming in later on " Gambhir said after the match.

"We were very much happy with the first innings. But then in 6 overs 71 was tough. We had to go from ball one. Obviously with these sort of games things could go either way. Just 2 overs of Powerplay it s very difficult " the southpaw added.

"If it was a 20-over game it would ve been much easier to chase."

On the other hand Sanju Samson who was adjudged Man of the Match for for his quick 22-ball 37 expressed pleasure on his team s first win in the tournament.

"Feels really amazing. We wanted a win badly at our home ground and it feels good to get our first win of the season " the 23-year-old said.

"I think it s about the preparation we had about 4 camps before the IPL and an excellent support staff who give us lot of freedom " he added.

Delhi will now face three-time champions Mumbai Indians in an away fixture on April 14 while Rajasthan will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru a day later.

--IANS
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