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Kuldeep Yadav's stellar performance in the match against Lucknow Super Giants left him elated, as he delivered a match-winning three-wicket haul for Delhi Capitals. The wrist-spinner credited his impressive comeback to the unwavering support and guidance of the team's support staff and physiotherapists, particularly Patrick and Vivek, whose contributions were instrumental in his rehabilitation journey.

Having missed the Capitals' previous three matches due to injury, Kuldeep Yadav made a resounding return to the team with a standout performance on the field.

In a display of skill and precision, Kuldeep dismissed Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran early in their innings, before adding the prized wicket of Rahul, who was batting brilliantly at 39 runs from 21 balls. Kuldeep's ability to vary his deliveries and deceive the batsmen proved to be the key in halting Lucknow Super Giants' momentum and silencing the home crowd.

"I wasn't fit. Got myself injured in the first game. It was difficult to see the team struggling in the middle overs. Wanted to get myself fit for this game. Credit goes to Patrick and Vivek. They have done a good job to maintain me and get me ready for this game. All were good important wickets. Specially getting 3 wickets in the middle overs controls the run rate and the chasing target. I liked the first wicket. It was a good one and 2nd obviously, I have played a lot against Pooran. Execution was right and that was a good ball," Kuldeep said in the post-match presentation ceremony.

Reflecting on his performance, Kuldeep emphasised the importance of clarity in his bowling plan, stressing the significance of length control irrespective of the format. His confidence and clear strategy were evident as he discussed his reliance on teamwork, especially in making decisions regarding the Decision Review System (DRS) in collaboration with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

"I'm pretty much clear with my plan. Just the length matters a lot as a spinner. Whatever the format you play in, the good length is always good. Just focusing on that. I am very very clear and just very confident as well. Whenever I feel like this is 50-50 (on DRS call), I try to go and whenever I feel like 60 or 40, I listen to Rishabh on what his thought is. DRS is something as a bowler want to take because you feel that there is a chance of getting a wicket. When you get 2 DRS, obviously 1 is there for me," Kuldeep added.