IPL 2020: Sachin Tendulkar’s game-changers from DC vs RCB

Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore met each other on 02nd November in Abu Dhabi to decide the second spot in the first Qualifier against Mumbai Indians. DC chased down RCB’s total of 153 runs to secure their place in the top two while a close loss ensured Bangalore’s qualification in the playoffs. Sachin Tendulkar shared his game-changers in his latest YouTube video.

Delhi impress with their bowling

Winning the toss, Delhi opted to chase which was the right decision according to Tendulkar. The recent trend in the IPL has been favouring chasing sides. DC opened the bowling with Daniel Sams and R Ashwin which was a good move as it saved the overs of Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada. Tendulkar also loved the guile with which Ashwin defeated Virat Kohli who was trying to be aggressive against the spinner. Nortje then dismissed Devdutt Padikkal and Chris Morris in the 16th over which proved to be a crucial breakthrough. The batting legend also noted that RCB played out 42 dot balls which proved to be a major hurdle.

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Rahane and Dhawan steer DC

Prithvi Shaw got out to a good ball from Mohammad Siraj. Tendulkar further explained why new balls are so lethal in the second innings of the match. Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane’s partnership for the 3rd wicket was crucial. The duo added 88 runs off 65 balls. The batting maestro praised the way Rahane batted. Rahane’s straight drive and a lofted drive over cover off Isuru Udana particularly impressed Tendulkar. The 2nd wicket partnership between Dhawan-Rahane was the game-changer in the second innings for Tendulkar.