Delhi Capitals' Shikkha Pandey Credits Team Effort for Thrilling Win

Shikkha Pandey, the fast-bowler for the Delhi Capitals, hailed the team's effort in their thrilling win over the Mumbai Indians. The match was a repeat of last year's tournament opener, where the Mumbai Indians emerged victorious.

Pandey's Excellent Spell

Pandey bowled an excellent spell of 2 for 14, striking early with the new-ball, including the powerful Hayley Matthews for a duck. She attributed her success to the flat nature of the wicket, which required her to be on the money from the start.

Niki Prasad's Debut Performance

Pandey also praised Niki Prasad's exceptional performance on debut, which took the Capitals close to the finish line. Prasad scored 35 off 33 balls.

Charlotte Edwards' Reaction

Charlotte Edwards, the coach of the Mumbai Indians, was proud of her team's response to Shafali Varma's 18-ball 43. Edwards felt that the team's bowling options were affected by Varma's innings, but they kept coming hard and being aggressive with the ball.

Turning Point of the Game

Edwards identified the run-out of Amelia Kerr at the bowler's end as the turning point of the game. She felt that Kerr's calm head would have helped the team reach a score of 180 plus, allowing Nat Sciver-Brunt to play more freely.

Key Statistics

• Delhi Capitals' win was a repeat of last year's tournament opener.
• Shikkha Pandey bowled an excellent spell of 2 for 14.
• Niki Prasad scored 35 off 33 balls on debut.
• Mumbai Indians collapsed from 105 for 2 to 164 all-out.
• The run-out of Amelia Kerr was identified as the turning point of the game.