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Ajay Jadeja backs DC to finally come good

Ajay Jadeja backs DC to finally come good

On a thrilling night that saw the first Super Over of this season’s IPL, Delhi Capitals won in dramatic fashion. But beyond the fireworks, it was their consistency that caught the eye of JioHotstar expert Ajay Jadeja, who believes the team is building towards something special. “This could be their year,” Jadeja said. “They haven’t even used all their resources yet. No one has fully peaked, and that’s a positive. The ceiling is still ahead. If they’ve come this far without individual brilliance, the only way is up. Sure, there’s always risk, but they’re looking like a more complete unit this year. Once you get into the knockouts, it’s all about delivering on the day, but their consistency so far gives me hope that this could be their breakthrough season.” The Capitals held their nerve in the Super Over, thanks to a calm and calculated approach from KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs. Jadeja was all praise for the duo’s composure. Story continues below this ad “We always knew it would be Sandeep Sharma for Royals. …

‘I now realise T20 cricket’s changed’: KL Rahul’s impresses mentor Kevin Pietersen with ‘intent’, credits Abhishek Nayar for improving white-ball game | Ipl News

‘I now realise T20 cricket’s changed’: KL Rahul’s impresses mentor Kevin Pietersen with ‘intent’, credits Abhishek Nayar for improving white-ball game | Ipl News

“Watching KL Rahul bat in the Powerplays is the most boring thing I have ever been through.” Back in 2023, former England batter Kevin Pietersen had this to describe the India batter’s approach to T20 batting with Lucknow Super Giants on commentary. However, it is a rejuvenated Rahul that has been on display in white-ball cricket this year, starting with India’s Champions Trophy series and now the IPL 2025 season, where the 32-year-old has started his Delhi Capitals stint with a flourish. Pietersen, now a mentor for Rahul at DC, is impressed with the Karnataka batter’s change of guard and mindset, which was evident during his match-winning 77 off 51 balls on a tacky Chepauk pitch against the Chennai Super Kings on a scorching Saturday afternoon. Rahul’s knock would help DC set a hefty 183 for six batting first before the bowlers restricted CSK for a 25-run win. Story continues below this ad Talking post-match, Pietersen lauded Rahul’s intent and said: “Your intent in Vizag, you struck at 300 and I was happy with you. …