IPL 2023: Tim David Opines on the Last-ball Win over Delhi Capitals

Mumbai Indians’ renowned finisher Tim David opened up on the tough win against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and he was happy with his match-winning partnership with Cameron Green. The 27-year-old added that the moment will be a massive confidence booster for Green, who is playing his first IPL season as well.

Green, who started the season at number three, was placed at number six against the Delhi Capitals after the hosts removed Rohit Sharma for 65 in the 18th over. The youngster added 30 runs with Tim David in 3.1 overs as the five-time IPL champions got over the line in a nail-biting last over bowled by Anrich Nortje. Green stayed unbeaten at 17 off eight balls, while his partner was 13* as well.

While speaking after the net session on Saturday (April 15) at the Wankhede Stadium, Tim David recalled that conditions weren’t the most favourable one and he reckons that the win will reduce the pressure on Green.

As quoted by ESPN Cricinfo, Tim David said: “Chasing and trying to finish off the game the other night was tough. They bowled a really good last couple of overs in tough batting conditions, so it was great to have that partnership with Greeny and get us over the line.”

He further added: “For me, knowing how much confidence I got out of that game, I think it will be even more so for Cam. It’s his first couple of games in the IPL. It can be different, it can be eye-opening, those first few games coming in as a well-regarded international player. It’s awesome for him, and I know we’re all looking forward to seeing what he can do over this season for us.”

“We’re just going to go with whoever is best matched for that situation” – Tim David

However, Mumbai Indians spend a massive INR 17.5 crore after his exploits as an opener for Australia in the T20I series in India last year as well. But he started the tournament with scores of 5, 12, and 17 and claimed only one wicket against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Much like Green, David also revealed that the Mumbai Indians’ batting order will remain flexible throughout the tournament and is he confident about posting big scores on their day as well.

David added: “It actually wasn’t planned. The way we feel like, we line up, we’re just going to go with whoever is best matched for that situation at the time. We feel like we’ve got a really powerful middle order along with obviously the top-order guys who are settled. It’s something that we’ve spoken about as a team: we’re just going to be really flexible, and we’re all prepared to play our role for the team. We’ve very confident that when we play our best, we’re going to score big scores.”

Howevr, Mumbai Indians will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday (April 16) in an afternoon match.