South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt played a crucial knock that helped Delhi Capitals (DC) seal a close win against UP Warriorz (UPW) on January 14 in Navi Mumbai. In a tense chase, she remained unbeaten on 25 off 24 and ensured the first victory for the franchise this season.
Wolvaardt said the win brought a huge sense of relief for Delhi Capitals after the tense chase, as the team finally managed to cross the line in a close match situation.
In the post-match press conference, Wolvaardt opened upabout how stressful the close finish was. She said, “Very, very relieved. There was definitely some tension because it was a pretty similar equation to the last game. At one point it was me and Jemi batting again, so I did have a few flashbacks, but it was very nice that we were able to get over the line this time.”
She also revealed how the pitch made the chase more challenging. “It was a much slower pitch and it was holding a bit more than the other night, with a lot more turn. On the previous wicket, there was no turn and it was sliding on nicely, so it was a very different challenge. We probably could have taken a bit more responsibility earlier to avoid taking it that deep, but we managed to get the job done,” Wolvaardt explained.
Praising the support they receive from captain Jemimah Rodrigues, Wolvaardt said, “Jemi has been great. She’s a really good people’s person and knows how to communicate with everyone and get the best out of the group. She’s had a lot on her shoulders as a new captain, but she’s handled it really well and has been very inspirational for the team.”
DC sealed the win on the final ball and won the match by seven wickets. DC will next face table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on January 17 in Navi Mumbai.
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