Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani addressed worries about batting consistency before their upcoming IPL 2026 game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, emphasizing the team’s ability to achieve competitive scores with just one player stepping up when needed. Despite facing a two-game losing streak, DC aims to turn the tide in their match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.
Badani expressed confidence in the team’s performance, highlighting their previous scores of 190 and 200, even in close matches. He underlined the importance of a key batter delivering at crucial moments to secure victories. Regarding preparations for the game, Badani focused on DC’s readiness and strategy, acknowledging RCB’s strong batting and bowling while emphasizing their own preparation.
Acknowledging discussions about momentum in tournaments like the IPL, Badani emphasized the team’s focus on identifying and addressing specific areas of improvement. He praised fast bowler all-rounder Auqib Nabi for his temperament and consistency, particularly noting his debut performance against CSK. Badani highlighted Nabi’s composure under pressure and his skill set, predicting a successful future for the player.
Discussing Sameer Rizvi’s role in the batting order, Badani noted the youngster’s progress since the previous season, where he has evolved from an impact player to a more permanent fixture in the team. Badani explained the team’s strategic changes and the significant improvement seen in Rizvi’s performance, attributing it to their focused training sessions and camps leading up to the current season.
