Delhi Capitals took down Punjab Kings by six wickets. This loss hurts Punjab’s chances of finishing in the top two. Punjab scored 206 runs after batting first, but Delhi fought back to win in a nail-biter. Samir Rizvi’s 58 runs were a game-changer for Delhi.
Delhi needed 207 runs to win. KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis started strong with a 55-run partnership. Rahul scored 35 runs before getting out. Du Plessis followed with 23 runs.
After their exits, Delhi struggled at 93 runs with three wickets down. Karun Nair, fresh from being selected for the India team, stepped up with Samir Rizvi. They added 62 crucial runs. Nair’s 44 runs off 27 balls were impressive. When Nair left, Delhi needed 52 runs in five overs.
Rizvi took charge, blasting 58 runs off 25 balls. Tristan Stubbs chipped in with 18 runs. The final partnership between Rizvi and Stubbs was 53 runs, sealing the win. Punjab now has 17 points and one game left. Their path to the top two just got tougher.
Delhi’s batsmen shone, while their bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman’s three wickets, set up the win. Vipraj Singh and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each, helping Delhi capitalize on Punjab’s mistakes.