Punjab put on 136 for eight but failed to defend the total, making Delhi daredevils the first team to qualify for the play-offs.
"I don't think so we are short of firepower. We fought the game out really well. Full credit to Irfan and Mahela. He ran the show beautifully," Hussey said after the five-wicket loss.
Mahela played an unbeaten knock of 56 to guide his side to win.
The job has become difficult for Punjab to seal one of remaining three play-offs places, but he was hopeful.
"Delhi are a very talented team. But we have shown the fans that we fight till the end and can still chase the finals," Hussey said.
The Australian also praised young fast bowler Parvinder Awana, who took three wickets today for them.
"Awana's sort of come from nowhere, he's been the find of the tournament for us as far as bowling is concerned." More
