Shikhar Dhawan shared the Indian team’s plans to chase the 195-run target in a post-match interview on the Sony Sports network.
He was asked about the discussion between him and KL Rahul on how they would approach the chase. The southpaw responded that the Indian openers decided to have a positive mindset after gauging the conditions in the middle.
Virender Sehwag asked Shikhar Dhawan if his confidence was low, since he had not scored too many runs in the last few matches. The opener replied that he was not lacking in confidence and that he stayed positive.
Shikhar Dhawan lauded all the team members for playing their roles to perfection and helping India achieve the mammoth target.
Shikhar Dhawan on the Indian team’s strategy for the run-chase
Mohammad Kaif asked Shikhar Dhawan if the plan was to play the big shots at the outset and then slow the pace, or to save the wickets and lay a platform.
The Delhi Capitals opener responded that the initial plan was to play as per the merits of the delivery and then take calculated risks thereafter.
Shikhar Dhawan signed off by observing that India got off to a flyer in the powerplay overs, and could afford to play a couple of relatively quiet overs as the pressure was already on the Aussies.
Shikhar Dhawan was the top scorer for India in today’s second T20I against Australia with an enterprising knock of 52 runs. He shared a first-wicket partnership of 56 runs in just 5.2 overs with KL Rahul to provide the early thrust to the Indian run-chase.
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