Delhi Capitals posted 188 runs on the board at the Arun Jitley Stadium.
A Strong Finish
The team’s innings was marked by steady performances from Abhishek Porel and KL Rahul,
followed by a blistering cameo from captain Axar Patel.
Axar smashed 34 runs off just 14 balls,
helping Delhi Capitals score over 70 runs in the last five overs.
Jofra Archer was the most successful bowler for Rajasthan Royals,
claiming two wickets.
The Delhi Capitals’ innings got off to a shaky start.
Jake Fraser-McGurk continued his poor form,
managing just nine runs before getting out,
although he did hit a couple of fours.
Abhishek Porel showed more composure,
scoring 49 runs from 37 balls.
Karun Nair,
who had previously hit 89 off 40 balls,
failed to register a single run this time.
KL Rahul steadied the ship with a crucial 38 runs from 32 balls.
Tristan Stubbs continued his role as a finisher for Delhi,
remaining unbeaten on 34 off 18 balls.
Ashutosh Sharma also chipped in with an unbeaten 15 runs,
contributing to the team’s strong total.
Axar Patel’s aggressive batting was a highlight,
as he struck at a rapid rate of 242.
His quickfire innings helped propel Delhi Capitals to a competitive score.
The team’s ability to score quickly in the final overs
put pressure on the Rajasthan Royals’ batting lineup.
Rajasthan will now look to chase down the target of 189.