After Delhi Capitals’ 16-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, 28 April, spinner Amit Mishra said the reason behind the team's success this season lies in the middle order performing well.
Mishra bowled an excellent spell of 2/29 as DC registered their eighth win in 12 matches this season.
"Last year a lot of our players were injured especially our fast bowlers. This year we have a very good middle order, that was one place where we were lacking. We a good blend of experience and youth," Mishra said.
Delhi Capitals, earlier known as Delhi Daredevils has reached the playoffs after six years. The finished last in 2018.
"The team atmosphere is very good. The players are bonding well with each other. We have kept everything simple. We have tried to commit fewer mistakes. "
The spinner also credited coach Ricky Ponting and advisor Sourav Ganguly for the team's success.
"Dada (Sourav Ganguly) and Ricky Ponting joining the squad has been huge for us. Both are aggressive but handle the team very calmly which is very important for the team," he said.
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