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DC vs LSG Live Commentary
Match 4, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
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DC
211/9 (19.3)
211/9 (19.3)Match 4Match EndedDelhi beat Lucknow by 1 wicket
LSG209/8 (20.0)
LSG209/8 (20.0)
Delhi beat Lucknow by 1 wicket
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Commentary
19.3
6
Shahbaz Ahmed to Ashutosh SharmaSIX! Wow Ashutosh Sharma has pulled the game out from the jaws of defeat! What a knock! Delhi Capitals win by a wicket. Shahbaz Ahmed tosses the ball up and serves it right in the slot on middleAshutosh Sharma clears his front leg out and smokes it straight back over the bowler's head for a six. What a game!
19.2
1
Shahbaz Ahmed to Mohit SharmaFull on offMohit Sharma nudges it to cover and scampers through for a single. Ashutosh Sharma is back on strike.
19.1
0
Shahbaz Ahmed to Mohit SharmaRishabh Pant misses a difficult stumping chance but appeals for LBW which is turned down. He sends it upstairs! This is tossed up on middle and turns away Mohit Sharma lunges and looks to tuck it across but misses on the outside edge. The ball goes off the flap of the pad and Rishabh Pant fails to collect the ball to his right. The UltraEdge shows no spike and the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be missing the off stump. The onfield call of NOT OUT stays and Lucknow Super Giants lose a review. But more importantlyit is a dot.
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Over 19
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6
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18.6
4
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaFOUR! Ashutosh Sharma has brought Delhi Capitals to touching distance now. A low full toss on middleSharma whips it through mid-wicket and finds the fence.
18.5
6
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaSIX! Up and over! Incredible hit this! Full and on middleAshutosh Sharma stands tall and lifts it over the diving Nicholas Pooran at long off for a biggie. Delhi Capitals need 10 off 7 balls now.
18.4
2
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaFIFTY FOR ASHUTOSH! What a knock this has been and he has led this fightback and how! A full toss on middleAshutosh Sharma mistimes his shot in front of deep square leg for a couple of runs to get to his half-century.
18.3
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Prince Yadav to Kuldeep YadavOUT! RUN OUT! That wicket will put a lot more pressure on Ashutosh Sharma now and LSG will know the scales are back in their favour. Angling across again outside off with some pace offKuldeep Yadav looks to reach for it but misses. Ashutosh Sharma sets off for the run and Kuldeep Yadav responds late. Rishabh Pant throws the ball back to the bowler who scores a direct hit at the bowling end to catch Kuldeep Yadav well short of the crease.
18.2
0
Prince Yadav to Kuldeep YadavAngling across on a lengthKuldeep Yadav looks to push it through the off side but fails to connect.
18.1
4
Prince Yadav to Kuldeep YadavFOUR! Kuldeep Yadav can bat and he is proving it again! Ashutosh Sharma sprints through from the other end as soon as the ball is delivered but this is a fine shot from Kuldeep. Back of a length outside offKuldeep opens the bat face and dabs it wide of deep third for a boundary.
Over 18
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6
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17.6
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaSIX! That's huge! Ashutosh Sharma take a bow! Striking at the very best! What started as a fine over has been spoiled by those big hits. Looped full right in the arcAshutosh Sharma tonks it straight over the sight screen for six more. Delhi Capitals need 22 more runs off 12 balls.
17.5
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaFOUR! Absolutely crunched! Full and outside offAshutosh Sharma slaps it through covers for four more runs. Delhi Capitals need 28 more runs off 13 balls.
17.4
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaSIX! This game is far from over! Tossed up at the stumpsAshutosh Sharma hoicks it straight over the bowler's head and clears long off for a biggie.
17.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Kuldeep YadavLovely ball this! Floated full on middle and going the other wayKuldeep Yadav looks to play straight and gets an outside edge to cover for one.
17.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Kuldeep YadavFull and going away from the batterKuldeep Yadav looks to cut but gets an underedge back to the keeper.
17.1
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Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell StarcOUT! TAKEN! One brings two and Delhi Capitals are losing the plot yet again after being right on track. Ravi Bishnoi bowls it full and on off Mitchell Starc swings across the line in an attempt to go big and plays against the spin. Only gets a top edge that goes to the off sidebeside the pitch. Rishabh Pant calls for it and gobbles it up with ease.
Over 17
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16.6
1
Digvesh Singh to Mitchell StarcShort and on offMitchell Starc cuts it to backward point and the batters sneak a quick run.
16.5
0
Digvesh Singh to Mitchell StarcFull and outside off going across the batterMitchell Starc swings across but misses.
16.4
1
Digvesh Singh to Ashutosh SharmaShort and on offSharma swings across and gets an outside edge to short third for one.
16.3
1
Digvesh Singh to Mitchell StarcDrops it short and on middle and offMitchell Starc punches it to deep cover for one.
16.2
0
Digvesh Singh to Mitchell StarcShort and outside offMitchell Starc looks to cut but misses.
16.1
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Digvesh Singh to Vipraj NigamOUT! CAUGHT! A break in play gets the breakthrough for Lucknow Super Giants and Rishabh Pant will be mighty relieved! Digvesh Singh makes a big impact on return. Bowls it nicely on a length on middle and legVipraj Nigam covers the line and looks to paddle it behind but gets a top edge that flies straight into the bread basket of M Siddharth at short fine leg. Vipraj Nigam departs for a superb 39 (15) and Delhi Capitals lose their 7th for 168 runs.
Over 16
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4
4
1
15.6
1
Prince Yadav to Vipraj NigamA low full toss on offVipraj thumps it to deep cover for one. 20 runs come off this over and Delhi Capitals need 42 more runs off 24 balls.
15.5
4
Prince Yadav to Vipraj NigamFOUR! Fortune favours the brave and it is certainly favouring Nigam at the moment. On a fuller length on middleVipraj Nigam looks to punch it though the off side but gets a thick outside edge past short third for a boundary.
15.4
4
Prince Yadav to Vipraj NigamFOUR! This is proving to be a real carnage and the game is drifting away from LSG way too soon! Full and at the stumpsNigam makes room and crunches it through the off side and beats deep point for a boundary.
15.3
1
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaGreat comeback delivery from Prince Yadav! Nails the yorker on the toesAshutosh Sharma jams it out on the leg side and steals a quick run.
15.2
4
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaFOUR! As good as it can get! Prince Yadav goes full and at the stumpsAshutosh Sharma makes some room for himself and drives it past the diving fielder at mid off for four more runs.
15.1
6
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaSIX! A perfect start to the over for Delhi Capitals! Back of a length angling into the bodylineAshutosh Sharma swivels across and pulls it over deep fine leg for a biggie.
Over 15
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6
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14.6
1
Shahbaz Ahmed to Ashutosh SharmaTop delivery and a thick edge but almost impossible to grab for the keeper! Slightly into the pitch around off and this one grips and turns away sharply. Sharma pushes at it and gets a big deflection off the outside edge and the ball bursts through Pant's gloves towards short third. They get a single and another big over for DC here15 off it.
14.5
1
Shahbaz Ahmed to Vipraj NigamPushed through quicker and fuller outside offdriven away wide of long off for one.
14.4
6
Shahbaz Ahmed to Vipraj NigamSIX! Oh a one-handed six from Nigam now and DC are still in it! Bowled into the pitch a bit too short thoughVipraj Nigam backs away to pull but ends up swatting it straight back over the bowler's head for a biggie.
14.4
0
Shahbaz Ahmed to Vipraj NigamWIDE! Fuller in length and wide outside offVipraj Nigam looks to reverse sweep it away but the ball turns further and beats the bat for a wide.
14.3
1
Shahbaz Ahmed to Ashutosh SharmaDropped shorter now and over off and middleAshutosh Sharma goes deep in the crease and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one more.
14.2
1
Shahbaz Ahmed to Vipraj NigamSome turn now! Bowled into the pitch slower and outside off this one gripsNIgam goes after it and miscues it aerially down to long off for a single.
14.1
4
Shahbaz Ahmed to Vipraj NigamFOUR! Vipraj Nigam is on a roll at the moment! Tossed up on a dragged length and on offNigam makes room and just waits a fraction longer before lofting it nonchalantly over covers for a boundary.
Over 14
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4
6
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13.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Vipraj NigamDrop and run 17 runs come off that over! Nagging length around offNigam just bunts it in front of point and picks up an easy single.
13.5
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Vipraj NigamSIX! Ravi Bishnoi persisting with the same line and length and Vipraj Nigam is whacking him away. Full and wide outside offNigam goes inside out against the turn and lofts it over the cover fence for a biggie now.
13.4
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Vipraj NigamFOUR! Vipraj Nigam showing excellent intent here. Bishnoi throws it full and wide of the off stump again and Nigam throws his hands at itslapping it over the cover region for another boundary.
13.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaDrops it a fractionally short now over off and middleSharma rocks back and flat-bats the pull to deep mid-wicket for one.
13.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Vipraj NigamFlatter one pushed through quicker on offnudged away late down to short third for a single.
13.1
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Vipraj NigamFOUR! Nicely done! Floated up wide outside offVipraj Nigam reaches out and deliberately open the bat face to slash it up and over point for a boundary.
Over 13
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12.6
1
M Siddharth to Vipraj NigamDrifts it onto the pads a bit fuller as wellVipraj Nigam gets well forward and just fends it to the leg side for a quick single.
12.5
1
M Siddharth to Ashutosh SharmaBowled flatter and on a length around offpushed away to covers for a single.
12.4
1
M Siddharth to Vipraj NigamTossed up a bit full and widedriven away square through the off side for a single.
12.3
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M Siddharth to Tristan StubbsOUT! BOWLED'EM! Oh a change of ball and a change in fortune for M Siddharth as he gets the prized wicket of Tristan Stubbs. Gives this one a real rip drifts it onto the pads and gets it to turn quickly off the turf. The ball turns across the right-hander and as Stubbs looks to just nudge it onto the leg sidehe is bamboozled and the ball caresses the pads to hit the top of the off stump. M Siddharth has the last laugh as Stubbs departs for 34(22) and DC slip further.
12.2
6
M Siddharth to Tristan StubbsSIX! AND AGAIN! Fired in a bit but quite full and on offTristan Stubbs is able to swing through the line and smashes it over long off for a 98-meter six this time. It seems like the ball is being changed here.
12.1
6
M Siddharth to Tristan StubbsSIX! Tristan Stubbs goes big and decides to try and find some acceleration now. Fuller in length and on middle and legStubbs backs away well and smokes it straight back over the bowler's head for a 90-meter biggie.
Over 12
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0
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1
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11.6
1
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsGets another full ball in around middleStubbs leans on and drives it straight to mid off before running away for a quick single. Just 6 off that over!
11.5
1
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaKeeps bowling full and straight and gets it well enough again. Sharma backs away and drills the drive to extra cover for only a single.
11.4
1
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsAnother one in the blockhole straight tooStubbs stays deep and digs it down to long on for a single this time.
11.3
0
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsTop delivery! Prince nails the straight yorker and Tristan Stubbs can't do anything but just jam it back out.
11.3
0
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsWIDE! An attempted slower bumperbowled well short and down leg for a wide.
11.2
1
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaGood fielding! A bumper now banged in towards the bodyAshutosh Sharma gets inside the line and pulls it fine of fine legw where Shardul Thakur runs around and keeps it down to just a single.
11.1
1
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsGoes full and darts the ball in towards the toesStubbs clips it away to square leg for a singl.
Over 11
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4
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10.6
1
M Siddharth to Tristan StubbsFull and straightjust eased off the front foot down to long on for a single.
10.5
4
M Siddharth to Tristan StubbsFOUR! Nicely done! Fuller this time and at the stumpsStubbs brings out the reverse sweep and gets it past short third for a boundary.
10.4
0
M Siddharth to Tristan StubbsFlatter again and around offTristan Stubbs looks to punch off the back foot but is just hurried a bit and can't get it away.
10.3
1
M Siddharth to Ashutosh SharmaLength ball aimed in at the stumpsSharma presses back and punches it through wide mid on this time for another single.
10.2
0
M Siddharth to Ashutosh SharmaPushed through quick and flat around offAshutosh Sharma stands tall and punches it away towards cover.
10.1
1
M Siddharth to Tristan StubbsDarted in full and down leg Stubbs tickles it straight to short fine leg and this timethey do pick up a quick single.
Over 10
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1
0
0
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9.6
1
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsFull on offStubbs pushes it to mid off for one.
9.5
0
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsA big mix-up but no harm done! Full and on offTristan Stubbs drives it to cover and sets himself off for the run. Ashutosh Sharma doesn't respond and Stubbs has to make his way back from almost the other end. Rishabh Pant doesn't quite realize this soon and fails to come up to the stumps while a wayward throw at the batting end helps Stubbs scamper back in.
9.4
0
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsKeeps it tight on a length on middle and offStubbs taps it back to the bowler.
9.3
1
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaOn a good length on offSharma angles it to the right of deep third for one.
9.2
2
Prince Yadav to Ashutosh SharmaBangs it short and over off Ashutosh Sharma arches his back and ramps it to the left of deep third. The fielderDigvesh Singh moves across and dives to his left to save a couple of runs for his side.
9.1
1
Prince Yadav to Tristan StubbsStarts with a length-ball on middle and legStubbs turns it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Over 9
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4
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8.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaThree solid dots to conclude the over. Fuller and around offAshutosh Sharma steers it late with an angled bat face but cannot beat short third.
8.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaLands it on a nagging length and around middle and legAshutosh Sharma is beaten on all ends and gets hit high on the waist.
8.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaBishnoi comes back strong. Drops it short and outside offzips through quicker as Ashutosh Sharma looks to cut and misses.
8.3
4
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaFOUR! Caressed! Full and outside offAshutosh Sharma leans towards the line and thumps it through covers for a boundary. 11 of the first three balls already.
8.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan StubbsTossed up on offStubbs works it to long on for one.
8.1
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan StubbsSIX! Up up and over! Beautiful shot that looks effortless! Full and on middle and offTristan Stubbs leans ahead with a good stride out and lofts it over long off for a six. Holds his pose for a bit too!
Over 8
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4
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7.6
0
Digvesh Singh to Ashutosh SharmaMore grip and turn this time from around offAshutosh Sharma opens the face of the bat and angles it to short third.
7.5
0
Digvesh Singh to Ashutosh SharmaFull on middle and offAshutosh Sharma blocks it to the off side.
7.4
0
Digvesh Singh to Ashutosh SharmaPushed through on a fuller length on offAshutosh Sharma taps it to cover.
7.3
4
Digvesh Singh to Ashutosh SharmaFOUR! Not very convincing but Delhi Capitals will not mind one bit! Floated full on off turning awayAshutosh Sharma opens the bat face and pushes at it. Gets an outside edge that goes past short third to his left for a boundary.
7.2
1
Digvesh Singh to Tristan StubbsDrags the length down by a bit and keeps the line around middle and legStubbs taps it to long on for one.
7.1
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Digvesh Singh to Ashutosh SharmaPitching full around offAshutosh Sharma knocks it down to long on for one.
Over 7
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6.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan StubbsFull at the stumpsTristan Stubbs eases it to short fine leg.
6.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Ashutosh SharmaMuch fuller outside offAshutosh Sharma steers it to the right of backward point for one.
6.4
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Ravi Bishnoi to Faf du PlessisOUT! CAUGHT! Things going from bad to worse for Delhi Capitals as they lose half their side now for 65 runs. Bishnoi gives the ball a few extra revs and goes full at the stumpsFaf du Plessis clears his front leg out and looks to hit it across but ends up sweeping it not very convincingly as the ball dips in front of him. It goes high in the night sky but only as far as deep mid-wicket. David Miller settles under it and takes a very simple catch.
6.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi to Faf du PlessisTossed up on offFaf pushes it to mid off.
6.2
6
Ravi Bishnoi to Faf du PlessisSIX! Shot! Delhi Capitals need more of this now. Ravi Bishnoi drags the length down and on middle and offFaf du Plessis winds up and clubs it over long on for a biggie.
6.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi to Tristan StubbsBishnoi comes into the attack and goes full at the stumpsStubbs knocks it to long on for one.
Over 6
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5.6
1
Digvesh Singh to Tristan StubbsTossed up on middleStubbs nudges it to long on for a single. Delhi Capitals end the Powerplay at 58/4.
5.5
1
Digvesh Singh to Faf du PlessisQuicker one full and on middle and legFaf flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
5.5
0
Digvesh Singh to Faf du PlessisFIVE WIDES! Digvesh Singh errs and drops it short and way down leg. The ball evades the keeper and races down to fine leg fence. A real freebie this!
5.4
1
Digvesh Singh to Tristan StubbsShort and on middle and legStubbs tucks works it to mid-wicket for a single and gets off the mark.
5.3
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Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelOUT! CAUGHT! Another one goes down and just when Delhi Capitals were starting to find their way back in the chase they lose another one only to undo all the efforts. Digvesh Singh gets his maiden IPL wicket. He bowls it full and on middleAxar Patel plants his front leg out and sweeps it straight to square leg. Nicholas Pooran moves a step to his left and leaps up to take it with both hands. Axar Patel departs after a good start for 22 (11) and Delhi Capitals are now 50/4.
5.2
4
Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelFOUR! Superb shot! Singh goes fullaround off and Axar Patel makes room to access the off side. Slices it over covers for a boundary.
5.1
1
Digvesh Singh to Faf du PlessisShort and drifting into the batterFaf du Plessis tucks it to square leg for one.
Over 5
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6
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4.6
1
Shardul Thakur to Faf du PlessisEnds with a slower ball full and outside offFaf drives it to sweeper cover for a single.
4.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Faf du PlessisHits the deck hard back of a length and outside offFaf doesn't offer any shot at it and leaves it.
4.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Faf du PlessisWIDE! An off-cutter and wide outside off fuller in lengthFaf du Plessis again leaves it. It is called a wide this time by the umpire as the ball was outside the tramline.
4.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Faf du PlessisClever from Shardul! He bowls it fuller and with pace off wide outside offFaf du Plessis doesn't offer any shot at it. The umpire doesn't give it a wide.
4.3
6
Shardul Thakur to Faf du PlessisSIX! JUST WOW! WHAT A SIGHT TO WATCH! Hard length from Shardul and around off with medium gentle paceFaf du Plessis clears out his front leg to give himself room. He thumps it straight down the ground over the bowler's head for a massive six.
4.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Axar PatelOn a good length and on the padsAxar nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
4.1
4
Shardul Thakur to Axar PatelFOUR! PURE TIMING! Shardul bowls it much fuller and around offAxar Patel comes forward with a big stride and drives it uppishly towards cover for a boundary.
Over 4
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4
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3.6
4
M Siddharth to Faf du PlessisFOUR! AND ANOTHER! Delhi Capitals are running well after those early wickets now! Nagging length and around off Faf du Plessis makes room and chips it over cover. The fielder thereNicholas Pooran leaps to catch it but the ball sails over him for a boundary.
3.5
4
M Siddharth to Faf du PlessisFOUR! QUALITY SHOT! M Siddharth bowls it too fuller and around offFaf du Plessis dances down the track to get to the pitch of the ball and lofts it over the head of the bowler for a boundary.
3.4
0
M Siddharth to Faf du PlessisAn appeal for LBW but is turned down by the umpire as it is clearly down the leg side! Nagging length around legFaf du Plessis misses his flick shot and gets hit on the front pad.
3.3
0
M Siddharth to Faf du PlessisShort and around offFaf punches it straight to cover.
3.2
1
M Siddharth to Axar PatelDrags his length around off and middleAxar Patel swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
3.1
6
M Siddharth to Axar PatelSIX! BOOM! Siddharth offers this in the slot very full and around offAxar Patel leans on and thumps it down the ground towards long off for a gigantic six.
Over 3
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2.6
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Digvesh Singh to Faf du PlessisBEATEN! Dragged length around offFaf du Plessis makes room and looks to cut it but misses. Rishabh Pant also fails to collect it cleanly and parries away to short fine leg.
2.5
4
Digvesh Singh to Faf du PlessisFOUR! PUNISHED! Singh keeps bowling short and into the line of the stumps this timeFaf du Plessis goes on the back foot and punches it. He finds the gap between two fielders at extra cover and cover for a boundary.
2.4
1
Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelA googly short of a length around offAxar fetches it out to pull it o long on for a single.
2.3
4
Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelFOUR! TOP SHOT! Singh offers flight and pitches it up around offAxar Patel lunges and gets to the pitch of the ball to loft it down the ground for a boundary.
2.2
0
Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelKeeps it shorter and around middleAxar pushes it to the left of the bowler who stops it on his follow through.
2.1
0
Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelDrops it short and on the padsAxar tickles it to short fine leg.
Over 2
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1.6
0
M Siddharth to Faf du PlessisNagging length around offFaf pats it down to backward point.
1.5
1
M Siddharth to Axar PatelFloated it up around middleAxar nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.
1.4
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M Siddharth to Sameer RizviOUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Lucknow Super Giants are all over Delhi Capitals inside the Powerplay as DC lose their third wicket. The impact player M Siddharth makes an impact by getting a wicket in his first over only. He bowls it on a nagging length and outside off from around the wicket gets a bit of turn awaySameer Rizvi transfers his weight to the back foot and looks to cut it. He manages to get a thick outside edge to the keeper Rishabh Pant who takes a sharp catch to his right.
1.3
0
M Siddharth to Sameer RizviNice and full around offRizwi drives it to cover.
1.2
0
M Siddharth to Sameer RizviBEATEN! Dragged length and outside off turns away a bitSameer Rizvi moves across and looks to slice it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
1.1
1
M Siddharth to Faf du PlessisTossed it up around offFaf drives it to long off for a single.
Over 1
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4
0.6
4
Shardul Thakur to Sameer RizviFOUR! WHAT A SHOT UNDER PRESSURE! Shardul pitches it up again and outside off tries to swing away from the batterSameer Rizvi comes forward and creams his drive neatly in the gap towards extra cover for a boundary to get off the mark.
0.5
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Shardul Thakur to Abishek PorelOUT! CAUGHT! Shardul Thakur picks up another wicket in his very first over and Delhi Capitals are in serious trouble early on. He bowls it on a good lengtharound off with seaming away from the off stump. Abishek Porel lunges and looks to fetch it out to the leg side to flick it. He gets a leading edge and the ball flies just wide of mid off where Nicholas Pooran runs in a few steps to his right and extends his arms to catch it with both hands.
0.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Abishek PorelFull and swings into the stumpAbishek Porel looks to drive it but gets it through the outer half of the bat towards mid off.
0.3
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Shardul Thakur to Jake Fraser-McGurkOUT! CAUGHT! That's a brilliant catch by Ayush Badoni to dismiss the dangerous Jake Fraser-McGurk for a cheap score early on in this chase! A big wicket for Lucknow Super Giants. Shardul Thakur bowls it on a dragged length and around off gets it to nip back in for a whileJake Fraser-McGurk stands tall and swings hard at it. He wants to go down the ground but mistimes it heavily. The ball goes too high in the air towards long off where Ayush Badoni settles under it and takes it with both hands. Delhi Capitals are 2/1.
0.2
1
Shardul Thakur to Faf du PlessisA tight single! Full again into the stumps this timeFaf nudges it towards mid on and runs off for a quick single. He has to put in a dive to make it to the bowler's end.
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Shardul Thakur to Jake Fraser-McGurkDelhi Capitals and Jake Fraser-McGurk are underway straightaway! Shardul bowls it fuller and outside off from over the wicket gets it to shape away a bitJFM leans on and drives it towards mid off for a single to get off the mark.
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Right then, that is it from this game and now, 8 out of 10 teams have each played a game in the 2025 season so far. Next up, the two remaining teams, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings, take each other on at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, 25 March. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but as usual, you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye!
It is an interesting call as Rishabh Pant has called Shahbaz Ahmed to bowl the final over. He has to defend 5 runs now.
Mohit Sharma is the last man in for DC.
Prince Yadav will bowl the penultimate over.
Kuldeep Yadav comes out to bat next for DC.
Another change? Yes, Ravi Bishnoi (3-0-36-1) will bowl out here.
Mitchell Starc is the new batter for Delhi Capitals.
STRATEGIC BREAK! An uncapped player, Vipraj Nigam has turned this game on his head and Delhi Capitals are cruising here after the 16 overs in this chase as they need 42 runs now in the last four overs. This has been a story of the IPL where an unrecognized batter comes in and steals the limelight with his strokeplay. Nigam is doing that here with his free-flowing shots and Ashutosh Sharma has supported him well from the other end. This pair just need to stick around and if they will play these last four overs whole, DC will most likely win it. On the contrary, Lucknow Super Giants failed to pick up the wickets and they are lagging behind here. They need wickets to turn it back in their favour. An interesting final passage of play is ahead of us as Digvesh Singh (3-0-28-1) comes back into the attack.
Prince Yadav (2-0-11-0) is back into the attack.
Shahbaz Ahmed comes into the attack now.
Vipraj Nigam walks in at number 8 for Delhi Capitals.
New ball, please! That mammoth six has sent the ball over the roof and the fourth umpire is out with a box of replacement balls.
Strategic Break! An exhilarating first 9 overs of the chase but at the moment, Lucknow Super Giants are well and truly in front. Delhi Capitals have lost half their side and have used their impact sub as well and the duo of Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma is the last proper batting pair left. With plenty of runs still needed, these two need to take the game deep if DC are to have a chance of winning. LSG, on the other hand, will know that a wicket or two more and the game is all but sealed for them. A crucial phase of play awaits as Prince Yadav now comes into the attack.
Ashutosh Sharma comes in to bat at number 7. He is DC's Impact sub, replacing Mukesh Kumar.
Tristan Stubbs is in next number 6 for DC.
The Delhi Capitals' skipper, Axar Patel walks in at number 5.
It will be spin in the form of M Siddharth to share the attack from the other end.
Sameer Rizvi walks in at number 4 for Delhi Capitals.
Abishek Porel walks in at number 3 for Delhi Capitals.
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