The stage is set for a gripping showdown between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam. But do you recall the outcome of their last encounter? In their previous meeting, Delhi Capitals emerged victorious, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs.
Delhi Capitals took the field first, posting an impressive 208 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. Abhishek Porel led the charge with 58 runs off 33 balls, followed closely by Tristan Stubbs’ 57 runs off 25 balls. Shai Hope also made a significant contribution with 38 runs off 27 balls. On the other hand, Naveen ul Haq proved to be the most successful bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, claiming 2 wickets. Arshad Khan and Ravi Bishnoi also took 1 wicket each.
In response to Delhi Capitals’ 206 runs, Lucknow Super Giants struggled to keep pace, managing only 189 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran, the wicketkeeper-batsman, top-scored for Lucknow Super Giants with 61 runs off 27 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Arshad Khan also made a notable contribution with 58 runs off 33 balls, remaining not out. However, key players like Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, and Ayush Badoni failed to make an impact, leaving their team short of the target.
Ishant Sharma was the standout bowler for Delhi Capitals, taking 3 wickets. Khaleel Ahmed, Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Tristan Stubbs also claimed 1 wicket each, helping their team secure a well-deserved win.