Delhi Capitals. (Source -IPL/BCCI)
Delhi Capitals (DC) hosted the indomitable Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 56th match of the Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and chose to bowl against the home team. Delhi Capitals put up a target of 222 runs for the mighty Royals. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel scored 50 (20) and 65 (36) respectively.
The invincible Rajasthan Royals were given their third loss of the season by Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson played a captain’s knock for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 86 runs off just 46 balls but was unfortunately caught by Shai Hope in Mukesh Kumar’s over. DC players did an extraordinary job at defending the total against RR. After Tuesday’s win, DC move up to the fourth position sending LSG to fifth.
Also Check: IPL 2024 Points Table
1. DC Openers off to a good start
The Delhi Capitals openers started well against Rajasthan Royals. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel hit off well for the team as they scored 50 and 65 runs respectively. Later on, Tristan Stubbs also scored 41 off just 20 balls against RR.
Tristan Stubbs in IPL 2024:
5 (8), 44* (23), 0 (2), 54 (32), 71* (25), 15* (9), 10 (11), 26* (7), 48* (25), 4 (7), 41 (20).
– 318 runs with 188.1 Strike Rate and 53 average. 🔥
Tristan Stubbs in IPL 2024:
5 (8), 44* (23), 0 (2), 54 (32), 71* (25), 15* (9), 10 (11), 26* (7), 48* (25), 4 (7), 41 (20).
– 318 runs with 188.1 Strike Rate and 53 average. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pZHgasQF0Y
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 7, 2024
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 7, 2024
2. Sanju Samson’s blazing 86
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Sanju Samson has been showing a class game from his end this IPL season. On Tuesday, against Delhi Capitals as well he played a captain’s knock by scored 86 runs off just 46 balls. He was unstoppable against the DC bowlers but unfortunately, Mukesh Kumar came up with a plan and dismissed him. However, his controversial dismissal when he was caught by Shai Hope at the boundary led to discussion whether it was a six or a wicket.
A CONTROVERSIAL DECISION FROM THE 3RD UMPIRE. 😳pic.twitter.com/JC9x8ZYx5Q
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 7, 2024
3. Man of the Match- Kuldeep Yadav
Delhi Capitals’ star bowler Kuldeep Yadav was on fire on Tuesday during the match against Rajasthan Royals. His spell of 2/25 helped DC beat the Royals by 20 runs. He was given the bowl in the 18th over which was a crucial one when RR needed 41 runs off 18 balls which was not impossible as Rovman Powell was on the crease, he took 2 wickets and gave DC a stand to stay in the playoffs race.
KULDEEP YADAV, YOU BLOODY CHAMPION. 💥
W,1,1,1,1,W in the 18th over when RR needed 41 in 18 balls. A spell of 2/25 by Kuldeep, what a bowler this man is. 🫡
KULDEEP YADAV, YOU BLOODY CHAMPION. 💥
W,1,1,1,1,W in the 18th over when RR needed 41 in 18 balls. A spell of 2/25 by Kuldeep, what a bowler this man is. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/QfUMc5e7lp
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 7, 2024
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 7, 2024
Here are some more highlights from the match:
I really wish I was sitting in the Australia World Cup squad selection meeting to listen to their logic of not picking JFM.Baffling!! Nothing justifies it except very little sample size with the national team, the talent is for all to see and he’s exceptional .Gun player!#DCvRR
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) May 7, 2024
Must watch, JFM at the crease! #DCvRR
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 7, 2024
Warner posted a instagram story on the very first game he made his debut for DC & JAKE FRASER MCGURK Legacy continues from that 💥!! #DCvsRR pic.twitter.com/9AQMZPgxge
— Arun Vijay (@AVinthehousee) May 7, 2024
350 T20 wickets and counting! 🔥 Congratulations @yuzi_chahal on this incredible milestone. Keep shining!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 7, 2024
Ashwin bowled his first over in the power play and his second in the 10th over. Between those overs two left handers were playing. Sanju should have bowled him earlier.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 7, 2024
Jake Fraser McGurk has only way to play and that is to attack. Exciting for sure.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 7, 2024
The consistency of Tristan Stubbs needs to be talked about more. Why Mumbai Indians let him go man 😢
The consistency of Tristan Stubbs needs to be talked about more. Why Mumbai Indians let him go man 😢 pic.twitter.com/ZtefMlphPb
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 7, 2024
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 7, 2024
DELHI CAPITALS ARE STILL ALIVE IN IPL 2024…!!!! 🔥
DELHI CAPITALS ARE STILL ALIVE IN IPL 2024…!!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dtfZNLiEpC
— Ramprasad {RPDJAT} (@RPDJAT1) May 7, 2024
— Ramprasad RPDJAT (@RPDJAT1) May 7, 2024
JFM 💥💥
Stubbs 😍
Captain Pant 🙌🙏
We are Delhi Capitals 🔥🔥🔥
— Bade Miyan 😎 (@asliijp) May 7, 2024