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IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' death bowling masterclass trumps Rajasthan Royals by 13 runs

Anrich Nortje (2/33) was breathtakingly fast in the mid-150 kmph with toe-crushing yorkers while Kagiso Rabada's (1/28) international experience proved to be pure gold, leaving rookie Tushar Deshpande (2/37) to defend 21 runs in his debut IPL game, which he did with ease.

IPL 2020: Marcus Stoinis' brute power and late flourish lend much-needed balance to Delhi Capitals

Stoinis deserves a fair chunk of credit and as does Ricky Ponting for getting the best out of him at that crucial No 5 spot. With Stoinis lower in the order, the Delhi team just seems complete.

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' leggie Amit Mishra ruled out of tournament with fractured finger

The 37-year-old sustained the injury while going for a low return catch offered by KKR batsman Nitish Rana in the 3 October game.

IPL 2020: We were outplayed, no excuses from us, says Delhi Capitals' coach Ricky Ponting

"The wicket might have been slightly better in the second innings which is disappointing for us, having won the toss and deciding to chase," Ponting said.

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting there is healthy 'competition' for middle-order slots

Iyer, on his part, said that Ashwin and Rahane have mixed well within the group and never gave a sense that they are senior players.

IPL 2020: Spinners across the world have become smarter in T20s, says Delhi Capitals' Amit Mishra

"I rely on flight and spin to get wickets. I bowl to get the batsmen out, not to stop runs. If you are an accurate spinner, it becomes far easier to bowl attacking lengths," Delhi Capitals' leg-spinner Amit Mishra said.