"We didn't have an extended practice session for them. They had light practice as both were recovering from bouts of flu. We are confident that they would be fine," Simons stated on the eve of his team's match.
The Daredevils have been the most consistent team in the group league stage but Simons would tell you that it won't have any bearing when the two teams square off at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium tomorrow.
"It is rewarding that we have finished on top but in Twnety20, you don't really get a platform. The match between RCB and deccan Chargers yesterday showed that. There was one team that was doing great and the other team was struggling. yet Chargers came on top."
Asked about the mantra for success during crunch matches, Simons pointed out on a number of aspects that needs to fall in place.
"We have to be aware about where exactly we are emotionally and mentally. We have to do the basics correctly and it is important to end on the right side of the contest."
In the past four seasons, Daredevils had made it to the last four in the first two editions and many believe that they are a "good semi-final team."
"I would only be too happy if people start believing in that," Simons said in jest. MORE