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LSG vs DC Live Commentary
Match 40, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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LSG159/6 (20.0)
Match 40Match EndedDelhi beat Lucknow by 8 wickets
DC161/2 (17.5)
DC161/2 (17.5) Delhi beat Lucknow by 8 wickets
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17.5
6
Prince Yadav to KL RahulSIX! A fitting way to wrap the game. Delhi Capitals win by 8 wickets and 13 balls to spare! Prince Yadav bangs it into the deck on a back of a lengthover middle. It sits up nicely for KL who pulls it over mid-wicket for six run.
17.4
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Prince Yadav to Axar PatelFull and on middle and legAxar Patel drives it dead stright to the right of long on for a single.
17.3
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Prince Yadav to KL RahulVery full on off KL Rahul drills it to long on for a single. Gets to 5000 runs in the IPL. And becomes the fastest to reach therebeating David Warner's previous record.
17.2
1
Prince Yadav to Axar PatelBack of a length over middleAxar Patel nails the pull but straight to deep mid-wicket for one.
17.1
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Prince Yadav to KL RahulFIFTY for KL Rahul! This reinvented version of Rahul is turning into a massive asset for the Delhi Capitals. Another top-notch knock anchoring the chase with maturity and precision. His third this season and 40th in the IPL. Fuller than a length on middleKL Rahul tucks it to mid-wicket and scampers through for a quick run.
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Over 17
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6
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16.6
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Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelThe wrong'un outside offAxar Patel looks to cut but misses. Delhi Capitals need 9 more runs off 18 balls.
16.5
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Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelSIX! BANG! Slightly overpitched by Digvesh Singh on middle and legAxar Patel clubs it way over cow corner for a biggie.
16.4
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Digvesh Singh to KL RahulFull on offKL Rahul cuts it square on the off side for a single.
16.3
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Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelDROPPED by Prince Yadav! Just sums up this game for LSG! Short and outside off Axar Patel looks to power it through the off side with a slice but gets an outside edge that goes to the left of short third. Prince settles under it and tries to take a reverse cupbut the ball just pops out of his hand. Single taken.
16.2
1
Digvesh Singh to KL RahulDrops it very short and on offKL cuts it to deep point for a single.
16.1
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Digvesh Singh to Axar PatelTossed up on the padsAxar Patel tucks it to long on for a single.
Over 16
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15.6
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Shardul Thakur to KL RahulFuller in length on offKL Rahul drives it to deep cover. A wayward throw helps the batters sneak in the second run. Delhi Capitals need 19 runs off 24 balls.
15.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Axar PatelFired in full on middleAxar Patel shovels it to mid-wicket for a single.
15.4
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Shardul Thakur to Axar PatelBangs it short and over middle Axar Patel indecisive of whether to play or leavedrops his wrists at the last moment and lets it pass.
15.3
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Shardul Thakur to Axar PatelSIX! Muscled away! Shardul Thakur rolls his fingers over the ball and keeps it on a back of a length over middle Axar Patel stays rooteddeep in the crease and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
15.2
1
Shardul Thakur to KL RahulFuller and on middleKL Rahul drives it to long on for a single.
15.1
4
Shardul Thakur to KL RahulFOUR! Not the kind of start Shardul Thakur had hoped for on his return to the attack. HE drops it way too short and angles it into the left shoulder of the batter with pace off. KL Rahul is early on the pull but manages to get just enough bat on the ball to glide it past the keeper to his left for a boundary.
Over 15
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14.6
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Avesh Khan to Axar PatelGets that one spot-on and just 6 off the over even with the boundary. Slightly pace off and bowled well short over middleAxar Patel looks to wait back and ramp but is beaten by the lack of pace. 33 needed now off 30 balls.
14.6
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Avesh Khan to Axar PatelWide! Goes for the slower bouncer nowover the stumps but this one lobs up over Axar's head. Wided.
14.5
4
Avesh Khan to Axar PatelFOUR! Great execution from the DC skipper! Slightly fuller in lengthdarted back in towards the batter. Axar Patel backs quite a fair bit and forces the lofted shot just over a leaping David Miller at mid off for a boundary.
14.4
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Avesh Khan to Axar PatelSwing and a miss! Hits the deck hard again and just slants the ball across the off stumpAxar Patel steys leg side and looks to swing across the line but misses.
14.3
1
Avesh Khan to KL RahulTakes pace off this time and bowls it on a hard length outside offhit away square through the off side for a single.
14.2
0
Avesh Khan to KL RahulExcellent bowling! Nails the straight yorker at the base of off and middleKL Rahul can only jam it back to the bowler. Avesh picks the ball back up and just threatens to throw it back at the batter.
14.1
0
Avesh Khan to KL RahulBeaten! Hard-length deliveryin the channel and just nibbling away. KL Rahul waits back to cut but is beaten past the outside edge.
Over 14
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6
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13.6
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Ravi Bishnoi to Axar PatelSIX! Even bigger! Tossed up right in the slot and around off Axar Patel swings through the line this time and whacks it on the front footover the sightscreen for a biggie. 13 off the over!
13.5
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Ravi Bishnoi to Axar PatelOver the wicklet now bowled short and around offAxar punches it off the back foot but straight to extra cover.
13.4
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Ravi Bishnoi to Axar PatelSIX! Breaks the shackles does Axar Patel! A juicy half volley around the pads Axar picks it up earlyclears the front leg and swings it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
13.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi to KL RahulNicely floated up not all that full and outside offKL Rahul looks to loft it away but is beaten in flight and gets it over the vacant cover-point region fo a single.
13.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi to KL RahulFractionally short and outside offRahul taps it away just in front of cover-point.
13.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi to KL RahulNagging length on off strightening down the lineRahul punches it off the middle of the bat but straight to mid off.
Over 13
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12.6
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Avesh Khan to KL RahulGoes full and straight now gets a hint of reverseRahul clips it to deep square leg for one more. Just 3 off that over!
12.5
1
Avesh Khan to Axar PatelBack of a length angling it across offPatel stands tall and punches it through cover-point for a single.
12.4
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Avesh Khan to Axar PatelGoes short again and that's a third dot ball in a row now! Heavy delivery this time banging it in over middleAxar Patel looks to pull it away but misses.
12.3
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Avesh Khan to Axar PatelA quick bumper now bowling it around the leg stump lineAxar Patel sways away from the line of the ball. Patel then takes the review for a wide not called for height. The third umpire is called in. Ball tracker comes into the play and shows that the ball is just fractionally lower than Axar's actual head height. Fair delivery and a review lost for DC!
12.2
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Avesh Khan to Axar PatelJust a bit shorter now hammering it around middle and legAxar Patel hops and angles it away straight to short third.
12.1
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Avesh Khan to KL RahulBack of a length hitting the deck hard and around offKL Rahul hangs back and slaps it away through point for a single.
Over 12
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11.6
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Aiden Markram to Axar PatelLength ball in line with the stumpsAxar Patel plays it straight back to the bowler.
11.5
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Aiden Markram to Abishek PorelOUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the fielder and David Miller nearly spilled it as well. Aiden Markram tosses the ball up from around the stumps and bowls it straighter. Abishek Porel doesn't quite get low enough and swings across hitting it flat and towards deep mid-wicketwhere Miller is well inside the ropes and hangs on to the ball low in front. Porel departs after a fine half century and LSG finally have their second wicket.
11.4
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Aiden Markram to KL RahulWell short and angled into the bodyKL Rahul backs away and muscles the pull to deep backward square leg for just one.
11.3
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Aiden Markram to Abishek PorelOn the shorter side and angled across offAbishek Porel rocks back and cjuts it down through the point region for one more.
11.2
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Aiden Markram to KL RahulShorter one angled well into the batterKL backs away and manages to pull it behind square leg for a single.
11.1
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Aiden Markram to KL RahulSIX! Flat but straight enough! Tossed up on middle turning in KL Rahul skips down the pitch and swings through the linedispatching it back over Markram's head for a six. 100 up for DC!
Over 11
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10.6
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Ravi Bishnoi to Abishek PorelNagging length on leg angling just across off Porel backs away and dabs it down late to short third. 16 off the overa big one for DC!
10.5
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Ravi Bishnoi to KL RahulWell short and outside offtapped away in front of point and into the deep for one.
10.4
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Ravi Bishnoi to KL RahulFlatter one pushed through towards middleKL Rahul hops back and across and jams it wide of point where the fielder dives to his right and gets a hand on it. The batters pick up a couple of runs.
10.3
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Ravi Bishnoi to KL RahulSIX! A crunching sound of the bat! Over the wicket to the right-handerfullish length and angled back into the hitting arc. KL Rahul sits down and nails the slog sweep over deep mid-wicket for another biggie.
10.2
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Ravi Bishnoi to Abishek PorelTap and run! Flatter one around offAbishek Porel leans on and taps the ball in front of covers before scampering through for one and brings up his FIFTY. His first of the season and 3rd overall in the IPL.
10.1
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Ravi Bishnoi to Abishek PorelSIX! Clean strike! Tossed up too fullAbishek Porel with a step-hit right back over the bowler's head for a biggie. Up comes the 50-run stand between these two as well.
Over 10
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9.6
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Aiden Markram to Abishek PorelDrops it short and on off Porel hangs backwaits for the ball to arrive and cuts it to deep backward point for one.
9.5
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Aiden Markram to KL RahulQuicker full and on middleKL turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
9.4
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Aiden Markram to KL RahulComing on with the arm slanting into the padsKL Rahul clips it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
9.3
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Aiden Markram to Abishek PorelFull on middle and offPorel cuts it to deep cover for a single.
9.2
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Aiden Markram to Abishek PorelEDGED AND FOUR! A boundary after a really long time and a much-needed one for DC. Full on middleAbishek Porel looks to reverse sweeps but gets a top edge that goes over short third for a boundary.
9.1
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Aiden Markram to Abishek PorelTossed up on middleAbishek Porel steps out and cuts it to deep cover for a couple of runs.
Over 9
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8.6
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Digvesh Singh to KL RahulA traditional leg break this time nice and full around offKL cuts it straight to point.
8.5
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Digvesh Singh to KL RahulBowls the wrong'un on a nagging length on middleKL Rahul hops back and pushes it out.
8.4
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Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelSliding into middle and leg coming on with the armAbishek Porel plants his front leg across and sweeps it to fine leg for a run.
8.3
1
Digvesh Singh to KL RahulOverpitched on middle and offKL Rahul gets his front leg out and whips it to long off for one.
8.2
1
Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelTossed up on middlePorel swipes it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
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Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelFull on middleAbishek Porel nudges it to mid-wicket.
Over 8
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7.6
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Ravi Bishnoi to Abishek PorelA bit more flight on this one nice and full on offPorel drives it through covers for a single.
7.5
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Ravi Bishnoi to KL RahulFull on middleKL works it to long on for a single.
7.4
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Ravi Bishnoi to Abishek PorelPorel steps out on a full-ball and gets an under-edge past the keeper for one.
7.3
2
Ravi Bishnoi to Abishek PorelFull around offPorel looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge through short third for a couple of runs.
7.2
1
Ravi Bishnoi to KL RahulFull on middleKL Rahul works it through mid-wicket for a single.
7.1
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Ravi Bishnoi to Abishek PorelComes into the attack and bowls it into the pads on a lengthAbishek Porel clips it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
Over 7
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6.6
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Digvesh Singh to KL RahulNOT OUT! A huge appeal for LBW from the keeper Rishabh Pant but the umpire turns it down. LSG challenge it but it seems like it's more out of desperation for a wicket. Tossed up full and outside offturning in. KL Rahul takes a big stride out to block but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the pad. The UltraEdge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows the impact to be way outside off. LSG burn a review.
6.5
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Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelA bit too full on middlePorel knocks it to long off for a single.
6.4
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Digvesh Singh to KL RahulFull and on middle and offKL Rahul nudges it to deep mid-wicket and rotates the strike over.
6.3
1
Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelDrops the length down by a bit and over middle and offAbishek Porel turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.2
1
Digvesh Singh to KL RahulPushed quicker full and on offKL Rahul punches it to long off for one.
6.1
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Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelFull and outside offAbishek Porel rocks back and cuts it to backward point where Ayush Badoni fails to scoop it cleanly and lets the ball pass through his legs. The batters take a single.
Over 6
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5.6
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Avesh Khan to KL RahulA dot to end the over and Delhi Capitals finish the Powerplay at 54/1. On a length outside off pace offKL Rahul looks to swipe across but is too early onto the shot. Toe-ends it to mid-wicket.
5.5
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Avesh Khan to Abishek PorelHard length on offPorel drives it straight back past the bowler for a single.
5.4
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Avesh Khan to Abishek PorelFOUR! Sublime timing and placement! A low full toss outside offPorel leans into it and just times his push through covers and beats the sliding fielder in the deep.
5.3
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Avesh Khan to KL RahulAngles it in again full and on midde and legKL Rahul clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
5.2
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Avesh Khan to KL RahulBack of a good length on offRahul pushes it to cover.
5.1
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Avesh Khan to KL RahulFOUR! Avesh Khan comes into the attack and is greeted with a boundary by KL. Angles it in on a length into the padsRahul tucks it fine and to the right of short fine leg. The fielder gets a hand to it but cannot stop it from racing away to the fence.
Over 5
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4.6
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Prince Yadav to KL RahulA direct hit and KL Rahul was gone! Back of a length and around offRahul hangs back and taps it wide of point and sets off for the single. Aiden Markram again picks up the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses again. Almost a suicidal single from Rahul.
4.5
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Prince Yadav to KL RahulQuick and full in the blockhole around offRahul hangs back and jams it out firmly to covers.
4.4
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Prince Yadav to KL RahulFOUR! Excellent placement! Hard length sliding back in towards the top of leg stumpKL Rahul presses back and clips it away through backward square leg for a boundary.
4.3
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Prince Yadav to KL RahulA sharp bumper from Princebowled at a good height and brisk pace around off. KL Rahul lets it through.
4.2
0
Prince Yadav to KL RahulPitches the ball up now and angles it on from around offRahul looks to drive but gets it off the inside half of the blade to mid on.
4.1
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Prince Yadav to Abishek PorelOh a tight single but KL Rahul scrapes through! Just back of a length and on a tight line around offAbishek Porel dabs it down to the right of backward point and KL calls him for a single. Aiden Markram picks up theball but misses the shy at the keeper's end.
Over 4
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3.6
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Aiden Markram to Abishek PorelNicely flighted again drifting it onto middle and legPorel lifts the back leg and flicks it to cow corner for one more.
3.5
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Aiden Markram to KL RahulFloated up full and on middleKL Rahul shows the full face of the blade an pushes it down to long on for a single.
3.4
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Aiden Markram to Karun NairOUT! BOWLED'EM! Aiden Markram hits right back and gets the first wicket for Lucknow Super Giants. Markram goes fairly quickergives it a tad bit of flight as well but pulls the length back. This is angled into the batter and Karun Nair looks to swing it across the line but is beaten. The ball hits the back thigh pad and goes back into the stumps. Nair departs after a positive start and DC are 36/1 in 3.4 overs.
3.3
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Aiden Markram to Karun NairSIX! Up and over! Slightly tossed up a bit full and wide Karun Nair stays leg side of the ballsits down and clobbers it straight back down the ground for a biggie.
3.3
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Aiden Markram to Karun NairWide! Nair takes a step to the leg side and Markram tries to fire it in at the pads but spills it well down leg.
3.2
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Aiden Markram to Karun NairOver the wicket to the right-hander bowled quick and a bit into the pitchNair looks to swing but gets an inside edge to short fine leg.
3.1
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Aiden Markram to Abishek PorelFlighted up to begin with from Aiden Markram on offPorel leans on and strokes it through wide mid off for a single.
Over 3
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2.6
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Prince Yadav to Abishek PorelBack of a length and around offPorel hops up and clips it well in front of square on the leg side for a single.
2.5
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Prince Yadav to Abishek PorelSwing and a miss! Hard length from Prince bowling it over off and middlePorel leans back and looks to pick it leg side but is well beaten.
2.4
2
Prince Yadav to Abishek PorelShort of a good length and around middleAbishek Porel leans back and swings away the pull shot wide of Ravi Bishnoi at deep square leg. A slight fumble in the deep and they get back for the second run easily.
2.3
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Prince Yadav to Abishek PorelFOUR! Goes for the yorker on off but misses on the fuller sidePorel advances and smacks it to the left of mid off for a boundary.
2.2
0
Prince Yadav to Abishek PorelThat's a top delivery! Sees the batter charging down the track and Prince Yadav bowls a sharp bumperaiming it right at the batter. Abishek Porel does well to sway out of the way though.
2.1
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Prince Yadav to Abishek PorelHard length right around the top of offPorel gets right behind the line of the ball and blocks it off.
Over 2
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1.6
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Digvesh Singh to Karun NairBowled on the fuller side again and outside offKarun Nair looks to get across and sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.
1.5
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Digvesh Singh to Karun NairOn the fuller side pushed through on offNair gets inside the line and clips it straight to mid-wicket.
1.4
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Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelTossed up on middle turning back indriven on the up and straight back past the bowler for a single.
1.3
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Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelFOUR! Overpitched and punished! Full and outside offAbishek Porel leans across and nails the cover drive on one knee to the right of Nicholas Pooran at covers and picks up a boundary.
1.2
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Digvesh Singh to Abishek PorelNagging length pushed through and across middle and legPorel blocks it off the back foot.
1.1
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Digvesh Singh to Karun NairSloppy fielding from Shardul Thakur! Back of a length and outside offNair waits back and taps it straight to point where Shardul lets it through for a single.
Over 1
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0.6
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Shardul Thakur to Abishek PorelA dot to end but 15 off the first over of the chase! Just short of a length and over middle and legPorel leans back and pulls it straight to mid-wicket.
0.5
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Shardul Thakur to Abishek PorelFOUR! Streaky but DC won't mind! Full and angling across off Abishek Porel steps outconverting it into a full toss but ends up getting an outside edge wide of the keeper and the ball races away to the deep third fence.
0.4
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Shardul Thakur to Karun NairA half-hearted appeal for LBW mostly from the bowler but the umpire turns it down. Slower delivery the off cutter this timea bit full and angling in from around off. Karun Nair looks to block but is beaten past the inside edge and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the off side and they get a leg bye. Height might have been the issue there.
0.4
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Shardul Thakur to Karun NairWide! Errs in line now as this is bowled into the pitch and angled down the leg side for a wide.
0.3
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Shardul Thakur to Karun NairFOUR! Just too full again and outside offKarun Nair gets on the front foot and creams the cover drive through the gap for another boundary.
0.2
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Shardul Thakur to Karun NairFOUR! What a shot to get off the mark! Thakur pitches it up on off gets some away shape but Karun Nair waits well and plays it right under the eyesnailing the straight drive back past the bowler for a boundary.
0.1
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Shardul Thakur to Abishek PorelOh almost a wicket off the very first ball! Shardul Thakur with a sharp bumper over middlethis one hurries the batter. Abishek Porel tries to pull but gets it high on the bat and well in front of mid on. David Miller scurries forward and dives but can't get to it. A single taken.
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Right then, Delhi Capitals started the evening in second place and have stayed there after the win, but are now level on points with GT, both teams inching towards sealing a playoff berth. With the season just over the halfway mark, every game starts to become more and more crucial. Next up, it is Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on an in-form Mumbai Indians side in Hyderabad. That game will be played on Wednesday, 23 April and will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). You can also tune in a lot earlier to our build-up to that game. Cheers!
Strategic Break! Delhi Capitals have taken complete control of the chase in the middle overs and are now just inches away from sealing another win over LSG. KL Rahul has looked assured, anchoring the innings with calm authority, while Axar Patel has complemented him perfectly. With only 19 needed off the final 24 balls and plenty of wickets in hand, it's looking more like a formality than a fight. LSG, at this point, will need nothing short of a miracle, perhaps a flurry of wickets or a dramatic collapse to script an unlikely comeback.
Halt! A bit of a hold up in proceedings, not quite sure why. It seems like a change of bat or change of gloves and after a bit of miscommunication, everything is sorted out. Also, Shardul Thakur returns to the attack.
Skipper Axar Patel walks in at number 4 for Delhi Capitals.
A huge appeal for LBW but the onfield umpire says no. Rishabh Pant has a long chat with the bowler and does eventually take the review. The third umpire is called in. Nothing on UltraEdge to begin with. Ball Tracking shows that impact is well outside the line of off stump. NOT OUT!
Strategic Break! Lucknow Super Giants needed early wickets in the Powerplay but they have got just one and Delhi Capitals are going at 9 runs per over. However, the middle phase is where LSG lost the plot with the bat and they will be hoping that their bowlers can pull things back. DC will be happy with this start and will now look to keep ticking along and try to keep wickets in hand. Let's see which team bosses the next phase of play.
KL Rahul, the former LSG skipper, walks out to bat at number 3 for Delhi Capitals.
Change? Yes, Prince Yadav repalces Shardul Thakur!
Digvesh Singh to share the attack from the other end.
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