TATA IPL 2024
#TATAIPL-2024-09: Powered By Riyan Parag’s Blistering Knock And Support From Bowlers, Rajasthan Royals Beat Delhi Capitals By 12 Runs
Rajasthan Royals kept their home record perfect as they beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in Tata IPL 2024 encounter at Jaipur . It was a low scoring encounter.
DC Skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first . The Royals got off to a slow start with DC Bowlers pegging them back with good line and length . Yashasvi Jaiswal ( 5), out of form Jos Butteler ( 11) and Skipper Sanju Samson fell for ( 15) . Promoted up the order Ravichandran Ashwin scored a quick 19 ball 29 with three sixes. Dhruv Jurel scored 12 . The star of the innings and the one responsible for giving the Royals a total to defend ws 22- year old Riyan Parag . Showing his immense talent the youngster from Guwahati scored a blazing unbeaten 84 ( 45 balls , 7 fours and 6 sixes) . Shimron Hetmyer was the other batsman not out on 14
He scored a stunning 25 runs of the last over bowed by South African speedster Anrich Nortje with scores of 4, 4, 6, 4, 6, 1 in the final over to hit his highest T20 score. Thanks to Parag’s onslaught RR reached a 185/ 5 in their 20 overs.
DC bowling figures were : Khaleel Ahmed 1/ 24 ( 4 overs), Mukesh Kumar 1/ 49 ( 4 overs), Anrich Nortje 1/ 48 ( 4 overs), Axar Patel 1/ 21 ( 4 overs), Kuldeep Yadav 1/ 41 ( 4 overs)
In reply DC opener Mitchell Marsh threatened to go big with 23 ( 12 balls , 5 fours) but he fell soon after. Ricky Bhui did not trouble the scorers ( 0). Retired from Teats, ODI’s David Warner still showed his T20 value with a fine 49 ( 34 balls , 5 fours, 3 sixes). DC wished had he lasted longer. DC Skipper Rishabh Pant could manage 28 ( 26 balls , 2 fours, 1 six) . He has looked fit but short of the short of the shot making prowess he is known for . Tristan Stubbs chipped in with 44 ( not out) ,Abishek Porel and Axar Patel (15) could not get the team over the line . DC managing to reach 173/ 5 in their 20 overs. Head coach Ricky Ponting, Director Of cricket Sourav Ganguly will have a lot to think about after two losses. So will be Rishabh Pant the skipper.
RR Bowling figures : Trent Boult 0/ 29 ( 3 overs), Nandre Burger 2/ 29 ( 3 overs), Ravichandran Ashwin 0/ 30 ( 3 overs), Avesh Khan 1/ 29 ( 4 overs), Yuzvendra Chahal 2/ 19 ( 3 overs), Sandeep Sharma 0/ 36 ( 4 overs)
DC Impact Player: Abishek Porel replaces Khaleel Ahmed
RR Impact Player: Nandre Burger replaces Shimron Hetmye
Match: IPL 2024, 9th Match
Venue: Jaipur | Date: March 28, 2024