IPL 2020, DC vs SRH: ‘Best feeling ever,’ Shreyas Iyer elated with Delhi Capitals’ journey to the finals

IPL 2020, DC vs SRH: “Hoping that in the next game as well, against MI the biggest team, we’re able to play freely.” Iyer said it was team’s collective effort that carried them.

Making it to their maiden IPL final is the “best ever feeling” for Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer who now wants his team to play freely against Mumbai Indians in the title clash.Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 17 runs to reach the final, set to to be played on Tuesday in Dubai.

Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer plays the shot against Rajasthan Royals during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.(PTI)

“(It’s) Best feeling ever. Journey has been a roller-coaster. The emotions keep going high and low, so you can’t have a same set of routines. Have to keep chopping and changing,” Iyer said at the post-match presentation.

“Hoping that in the next game as well, against MI the biggest team, we’re able to play freely.” Iyer said it was team’s collective effort that carried them.

“End of the day we stuck together as a family. Very happy with the effort every individual has put in. But have been getting support from coaches and support staff. On top of that the team has been so special. Really fortunate to have such an amazing team,” Iyer said.

Talking about the Sunday’s match, Iyer said, “We were going at 10 run oer over, but we know Rashid can be lethal in the middle. The plan was to not give him wickets.”

”We were lacking with the opening partnership, so needed a rocket start. We thought if Dhawan goes and plays maximum deliveries he can give us a good start.”

Man-of-the match Marcus Stoinis for his 38 with the bat and 3/26 with the ball said he is excited to be featuring in the maiden IPL final.

“Have played quite a bit of IPL, but this is my first final. It’s been hard with quarantine but a bit of silverware is good motivation,” he said.

“MI are a very good team. Have played consistently. But they’re due an off game. Our best cricket should be good enough to win.”Asked about opening the DC innings, he said, “I have done it in the Big Bash League for a couple of seasons and it was nice to get an opportunity in the IPL.”About his bowling, he said, “Never know what it’s going to be like early. There was swing early on. So had a bit of a look at it before having a crack. Was a really nice wicket.”My thought process was to change my grips and see what I was getting out of the wicket and change my tactics with wide yorkers and slower balls.”