Shikhar Dhawan was the top performer for Delhi Capitals with the bat. (BCCI photo)
IPL 2021: Shikhar Dhawan had an exceptional season with the bat for Delhi Capitals, scoring 587 runs in 16 matches.
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In a touching post, Delhi Capitals opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said that he and his teammates did their best on the field but unfortunately did not make it to the playoffs. IPL 2021, which is being played in the UAE. Delhi, which topped the points table in the league stage, were knocked out of the IPL 2021 playoffs after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets in Qualifier 2 of the league that concluded in Sharjah on Wednesday.
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The 35-year-old southpaw had an exceptional season with the bat for Delhi Capitals, scoring 587 runs in 16 matches.
“What’s the weather like @DelhiCapitals! We gave it our all but unfortunately fell short. I have cherished every moment of it and I am already looking forward to next season #RoarTately,” said Dhawan, who scored 36 runs in Qualifier 2.
Meanwhile, Shikhar’s teammate and South African pacer Enrique Nortje said that he is disappointed at not winning the IPL trophy but is proud of what Delhi Capitals have achieved this season.
“In sports and in life, things move so fast. Can’t believe how time has passed with this amazing bunch. So proud of what we achieved and disappointed that we didn’t get the trophy. Everyone involved Thank you, especially the fans, for staying with us,” said Nortje, who took 12 wickets in 8 matches for the Delhi season.
The defeat in the second qualifier against KKR meant that DC were denied a second successive IPL final and missed out on winning the title once again despite impressive performances in the league stage.
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