The former Australian cricket Shane Watson was left by Delhi Capitals to send Karun Nair to open up over Abhishek Porel in their key IPL 2025 conflict against Sunrisers Hyderabad 5. Watson criticized DC tactics in the DC tactics in his playoffs.
In Hyderabad, DC stood on the sixth other opening few seasons, joining the FAF du Plessis on the top of Porola, which opened in the previous game against Kolkata Knight riders. This step immediately retreated when Captain Srh Pat Cummins rejected Naira on the first ball ball.
Watson, when he spoke of Star Sports, criticized DC for exaggerated things with constant changes in their highest order and decided to promote Naira over Porol unnecessary.
“Something as simple as a random change in the opening combination – for no obvious reason – I just wasn’t needed. I was really surprised. I almost fell off the chair when I saw Karun Nair walk out to open up with the Faf du Plessis. The move didn’t make sense,” Watson said.
“Whether it was in the camp Delhi Capitals, whether it was in Delhi, I think it was wrong. When you start mowing and change positions of similar positions, it suggests that there is no clarity in the roles.
In one stage DC was in complete mess – took place in 62/6 After ViPraj Nigam released in 13th place – there will be doubts about whether they even exceeded 100. Late increase from Tristan Stubbs (41* out of 36) and Impact Sub Ashutosh Sharma (41 out of 26) helped move the score to the fight 133.
The DC indecision on top continued to chase. Despite the return of Du Plesis, they built more fresh pairing. Nair fallen on the first ball, with du Plessis and Porel also cheaply released Cummins.
Capitals started the season with du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk, but injuries, poor form and unclear planning led to constant movements. Even Kl Rahul was tested at the top and pointed to strategic confusion. In the T20 era, which rewards a strong start, DC did not block a reliable opening pair – five by not replacing Harry Brook – proved to be expensive.
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Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
6 May 2025
