IPL 2022: Ricky Ponting wants Delhi Capitals to "improve batting" in powerplay

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting wants his side to improve their batting in the powerplay overs, that had costed them a defeat in their second match of the ongoing Indian Premier League.

A fantastic knock by Shubman Gill (84 off 46) and clinical bowling performance by Lockie Ferguson (4/24) led Gujarat Titans to a 14-run win over Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2022 match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday.

Chasing 171 runs for victory, Delhi slipped to 43 for 3 in the powerplay against Gujarat and eventually fell short. So, DC head coach pointed to the opening six overs for their loss in the second game.

"Unfortunately for us, for the second game in a row, it was three wickets in the powerplay and we were behind the eight-ball early," said Ponting.

"We did have the game in hand but if you lose three wickets in the powerplay, it's really hard to win games. That's certainly one area we need to get better at. Getting through that powerplay none or one down would be a nice start to the run chase,'' he added.