Dwayne Bravo's variations and T20 experience were missed, says Suresh Raina

Clinical Delhi Daredevils had a perfect revenge to their close one-run defeat in their last match by thrashing Gujarat Lions by eight wickets in Rajkot. The 18-year-old Rishabh Pant along with Quinton de Kock scripted Delhi's run-chase of 150 runs to perfection by putting up a solid opening partnership.

Opting to bat, Delhi bowlers did well to restrict Gujarat to 149/7 and for the hosts Dinesh Karthik was the top-scorer with a 43-ball 53. However, Gujarat's skipper was quick to accept that the batsmen didn't rise to the occasion.

"It's disappointing and even in the previous game, we didn't bat well. They had a brilliant partnership in the first six overs. Still we have a long way to go and have to play well, Raina said. (Rishabh Pant's fifty sees Delhi thrash Gujarat )

Dwayne Bravo who didn't feature in this match due to an injury, was missed by his captain and team, especially for his bowling.

"More than the batting, Bravo's bowling with all the variations were missed," Raina said.

This was Gujarat's last game at home and Raina would have wanted to sign off on a winning note, but promised to do well in the upcoming away matches.

"We will be playing a few games away from home now, and we have done well in away games. I also want to thank the people of Gujarat for their support."

Delhi after this win have leaped to second position with five wins from seven matches, while Gujarat are still sitting pretty on the top with 12 points.