New Delhi: The nineteenth over from Morne Morkel changed the course of the match in favour of Delhi Daredevils as the hosts snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and beat Rajasthan Royals by one run in the IPL encounter at Ferozeshah Kotla here on Sunday.

Crediting the Delhi team for the thrilling victory, Ajinkya Rahane, who nearly snatched the match from the hand of the hosts, said that Daredevils played good cricket. “All credit goes to the Delhi team. They played really well. Morne was superb today. His last over was very crucial,” said Rahane, who made 84 of 63 balls has made him the highest run-getter in IPL-5 so far.

Rahane added that they would like to beat Delhi at their home ground when they play them next. “But then we need to do weel to beat Delhi. I and Rahul Dravid have been doing well at the top and would like to continue with the good opening stand that we have been giving so far. Stll seven games are left and we would like to get back to winning ways,” said Rahane.

Meanwhile, Morkel said that he had been working hard on his Yorkers. “I have been practicing hard on my Yorkers. It was a good match today. There were anxious moments. Rahane played well and put pressure on us with his batting. It was a good win at the end,” said Morkel