Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a 12-run victory against Delhi Capitals (DC) in a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. DC’s chase began strongly with Mitchell Marsh’s aggressive start, but Burger’s fiery delivery dismissed him. David Warner then took charge, hitting boundaries before his departure in the 10th over.
Rajasthan Royals Defeated Delhi Capitals
Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs contributed to DC’s innings, but RR’s tight bowling restricted them. Pant fell to a wide delivery from Chahal, and Abishek Porel’s dismissal added pressure. Despite Stubbs’ late efforts, Avesh Patel’s economical final over sealed RR’s win.
Earlier, Riyan Parag‘s stellar knock of 84 runs off 45 balls propelled RR to a competitive total of 185/5. Parag initially struggled but accelerated after Ravichandran Ashwin’s cameo. He smashed boundaries, including a remarkable 25-run over in the final one. Ashwin and Dhruv Jurel supported him well.
DC’s bowlers had a strong start, but Parag’s onslaught changed the game. Ashwin’s pinch-hitting cameo and Jurel’s partnership with Parag bolstered RR’s innings. Despite Hetmyer’s late fireworks, Parag’s exceptional performance ensured RR posted a challenging total.
Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar provided early breakthroughs for DC, but RR’s aggressive batting turned the tide. Samson’s cautious start and Buttler’s dismissal added pressure on RR, but Parag’s explosive innings powered them to a formidable total. RR’s remarkable batting performance and disciplined bowling secured their second consecutive win in the tournament.
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