IPL 2023: Disappointed to lose, but we have got great belief in the group – Mitchell Marsh after Delhi Capitals’ narrow loss against SRH

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was disappointed after they suffered a nine-run loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Saturday. Delhi has managed only two wins in the eight matches they have played but Marsh said they have got great belief in the group for the upcoming matches.

Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh, who hasn’t been at his best in the ongoing season, delivered with both bat and ball. The Australian returned with impressive figures of 4-27 in his quota of four overs when SRH posted a par score of 197 runs and he was the pick of the bowlers.

On the other hand, Marsh also batted at his best as he scored a fine knock of 63 runs and also added 112 runs with Phillip Salt, who scored 59 runs but his efforts went in vain.Marsh was awarded Player of the Match for his all-round performance despite DC’s loss.

He said in the post-match presentation, “Took me a few games to get going, but a dissapointing loss. Had that nice partnership with Salt but not enough to get over the line. The wicket did slow down a bit, but I think it was a case of us chasing 20 too many either way. And they were really good. It was all about getting the boundaries, applying the pressure. Certainly lots of positives from today, we’ve lost a few close ones. We’ve been on the wrong end of a few but we do feel there is a long way to go in this tournament. Time to start winning a few.”

On the other hand, Heinrich Klaasen scored a magnificent knock of 53 runs off just 27 balls with the help of two fours and four sixes and helped his team post a par score on the board.

The South African said after the game, “About time I did something in IPL, pleased about it. Was a good team effort, glad the batters played with freedom, good signs to come. We got the players to do it up front, hopefully we can take this result and form in the next game. I have to fit in (playing well against spinners), you have to adapt, can’t be one-dimensional. The wicket was starting to hold a bit more, and it also spun a bit. Back of a length kept balls skidding on, so we asked our bowlers to drag back the length and make it difficult for their batters. He (Abhishek Sharma) has been bowling well in the nets, asked him to try and spin the ball as much he can.”

Delhi Capitals will next face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday.