India's top-order had yet another horror show day at Sydney, throwing away their wickets to poor shots. A 48-run stand between Pant and Ravindra Jadeja helped India cross the 100-run mark. Pant's well-fought knock of 40 in 98 balls, with three fours and a six was a high point of the innings.
During the match, Delhi Capitals failed to make the best use of DRS, especially while bowling. Narine edged a delivery to Pant early in the innings, but Pant did not take the review on time and neither did his teammates appeal for it. DC paid a price for it as Narine played an explosive knoc