IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' Coach Ricky Ponting Promises To Take The Team One Step Further Next Year

It was not the night for Ricky Ponting’s Delhi Capitals on the night of IPL 2020 final as Mumbai Indians entirely outplayed them. Delhi Capitals put up a valiant fight in their first final of the tournament history; however, the defending champions proved to be extraordinary. While disappointed with the loss, Ricky Ponting underlined that it is a step forward and will aim to go the extra step next year.

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Ricky Ponting, who found success as the coach of Mumbai Indians, has served as one for the Delhi Capitals since last year. And it has been an improvement for the franchise after undergoing some lean years, making it to the playoffs in 2019 and final in 2020. Delhi Capitals were outstanding in the first half of the edition; however, began experiencing a drastic decline in the second part.

On Tuesday, Mumbai Indians inflicted the fourth successive loss in IPL 2020 on the Capitals. After electing to bat first, they suffered a nightmare start by losing Marcus Stoinis in the first ball of the innings. They found themselves three down in the powerplay as captain Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant revived the innings with a 96-run partnership. Still, they managed only 156 which Mumbai Indians chased down with five wickets to spare.

“Preparing to go one step further next year” : Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting took to his official Twitter handle, posting the entire picture of the team and thanked every stakeholder for contributing to the success of IPL. He felt disappointed at not being able to lift the title; however, the Tasmanian acknowledged it was a massive step forward. The former Australian skipper vowed to go back to the drawing board and go one step further next year.

Thanks to everyone at @DelhiCapitals and the @IPL for getting the tournament away under the circumstances. Wasn't to be this year but it was another step forward for us and a fantastic group to be around. Back to the drawing board and preparing to go one step further next year. pic.twitter.com/X7zcR9T1sE

— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) November 11, 2020