Published 21:42 IST, October 18th 2020

IPL 2020: Rabada says team looking at areas of improvement as every game is 'crucial'

On Saturday, South Africa-based Delhi speedster Kagiso Rabada said that from now onwards every game is crucial for the side

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On Saturday, South Africa-based Delhi speedster Kagiso Rabada said that from w onwards every game is crucial for side. Currently, Rabada is leading wicket-taker of this season with 19 wickets in nine games so far. Dhawan's century propelled Delhi to  top of IPL table after y beat Chennai by five wickets in 34th match in IPL 2020 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Rabada exuded confidence in Delhi's winning streak, however, added that every game will be crucial w. He furr said that team is w looking at areas of improvement.

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"This was a crucial game for us because we wanted to stay at top of log. I guess every single game for w on will be a crucial game. So, I guess when we get to kckout sts, that's what we would want to make sure that we cross line when game is on line. So, hopefully, we can keep going in this vein," Rabada said.

"Right w, it is just focusing on our next game and seeing how we can improve on things we did t do so great in this game," he added.

Meanwhile, Rabada also achieved a personal milestone scalped 50 IPL wickets in his 27th game. In addition, he became fastest to elusive feat. Delhi will w lock horns with Punjab at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday, October 20.

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Delhi defeat Hyderabad; climb to top of table

Delhi's opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan played role of an aggressor for side early on, with wickets tumbling from or end. swashbuckling batsman raced to his maiden century in league's history, as he guided his team to victory. Delhi emerged victorious in closely fought battle after Axar Patel took Ravindra Jadeja to cleaners in final over of match. 

match was evenly poised as Delhi required 16 runs off last over. Fans were taken by surprise when Chennai captain MS Dhoni handed ball to left-arm orthodox Ravindra Jadeja, despite fact that two left-handers were positioned at crease. It was anticipated that MS Dhoni will go with his entrusted Dwayne Bravo for crucial over, considering his experience at bowling under similar circumstances. 

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onus was on Axar Patel to take his side over line against spinner. MS Dhoni's ploy backfired as Patel smashed three towering sixes to seal game for his side

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(With Inputs from ANI)

(Im Credits: PTI)

21:42 IST, October 18th 2020