In a thrilling match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), DC emerged victorious by 7 runs, thanks to a fantastic performance by their bowlers. The SRH middle-order once again crumbled under pressure, and despite Mayank Agrawal’s impressive knock of 49 runs in 39 balls, they fell short of the target of 145.
DC’s decision to bat first paid off as they scored 144-9, despite being reduced to 62-5 in 8 overs. Axar Patel and Manish Pandey showed great resilience on an uneven track and helped DC set a competitive target. Patel was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 crucial wickets and giving away only 21 runs in his 4-over spell.
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During the post-match presentation, DC captain David Warner praised his team’s effort and showed appreciation for the crowd’s support. He highlighted the brilliant performance by Mukesh Kumar, who defended 12 runs in the last over against all odds, and credited Ishant Sharma’s hard work in getting back into the IPL. Warner emphasized the need to start over again after this victory and face SRH in their upcoming back-to-back matches.
SRH, on the other hand, would be disappointed with their fourth consecutive loss and their current position at 9th with only 4 points and an NRR of -0.72. DC, after winning two consecutive matches, are placed at 10th with 4 points and an NRR of -0.96. Overall, it was an exciting match, with ups and downs for both teams, and DC emerged as the deserving winners. With more matches to come, fans can look forward to more thrilling moments in the IPL.