Kuldeep Yadav shines as Delhi Capitals secure first-ever victory against LSG
Xtra Time Web Desk: Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals in Match 26 of IPL 2024, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on April 12th, Friday. Delhi has regained their winning form, securing their second victory of the season and their first-ever triumph against LSG. They convincingly defeated Lucknow by 6 wickets, halting their 3-match winning streak.
Opting to bat, Quinton de Kock had started strong with four boundaries but was dismissed by Khaleel with a LBW decision in the third over. The pacer pinned Padikkal in front of middle and leg for his fifth consecutive single-figure score. However, Rahul continued to collect boundaries at the other end, taking his side to 57/2 in the powerplay. Then, Kuldeep in the eighth over bamboozled the in-form Pooran, whom he got out for a duck.
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Kuldeep also claimed the wicket of the in-form LSG captain KL Rahul, who departed after a brisk 39 off 22 balls. Kuldeep returned to the team following an injury setback and delivered a stellar player of the match performance. The troubles piled up for LSG as Deepak Hooda fell to Ishant Sharma. Youngster Ayush Badoni's spirited fightback powered Lucknow Super Giants to a decent total of 167/7. He resurrected LSG after a lacklustre performance from the top order batters.
While chasing, DC’s Fraser-McGurk's impressive knock of 55 runs, coupled with skipper Rishabh Pant's 41, propelled DC to a commanding 6-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Despite an early setback with David Warner's dismissal, the partnership between Prithvi Shaw and McGurk solidified Delhi's position, leaving Lucknow with little chance to salvage the match. Pant's arrival after Shaw's departure further bolstered Delhi's innings, and they departed the field with victory in sight. Hope and Stubbs then steered Delhi to victory.
Shaw failed to convert into a big one:
Prithvi Shaw's innings of 32 runs showcased promise, but his dismissal to a careless shot deprived Delhi Capitals of a potentially anchoring innings. Shaw fell victim to a low-diving catch by Nicholas Pooran off Ravi Bishnoi's bowling, having scored just 8 runs.
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Warner Continue to struggle:
David Warner's IPL woes persisted as he struggled to find form against the Super Giants. His early departure, managing only 8 runs off Yash Thakur's bowling, reflected his ongoing poor performance in the tournament.
