Ahmedabad: Delhi Capitals clinched a convincing six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, propelled by standout performances from Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, and Shai Hope.
The match witnessed an outstanding bowling performance from Delhi Capitals, with Ishant Sharma leading the charge by claiming two crucial wickets in the power-play. Mukesh Kumar also shone brightly with the ball, securing an impressive figure of 3-14, as Gujarat Titans were bundled out for a mere 89 runs.
In response to the modest target, Delhi Capitals wasted no time in their pursuit, completing the chase in just 8.5 overs and significantly boosting their net run rate in the process.
Fraser-McGurk set the tone for Delhi Capitals’ chase with a quickfire knock of 20 runs off just 10 balls, showcasing his aggressive intent from the outset. Abishek Porel also made valuable contributions, delighting spectators with his elegant stroke play before being dismissed by Sandeep Warrier.
Shai Hope further bolstered Delhi’s charge with a flurry of boundaries, demonstrating his versatility with the bat. Rishabh Pant continued his impressive form, providing crucial support to the team’s pursuit of victory.
Sumit Kumar sealed the win for Delhi Capitals with a couple of boundaries, guiding his team to victory in just 53 legal deliveries and witnessing a significant rise in their net run rate from -0.975 to -0.074.
With this resounding victory, Delhi Capitals climbed from ninth to sixth place in the points table, overtaking Gujarat Titans in the process.
Brief Scores:
Gujarat Titans: 89 all out in 17.3 overs (Rashid Khan 31; Mukesh Kumar 3-14, Ishant Sharma 2-8)
Delhi Capitals: 92/4 in 8.5 overs (Jake Fraser-McGurk 20; Sandeep Warrier 2-40)
The comprehensive win underscores Delhi Capitals’ dominance in the tournament and sets the stage for an exciting journey ahead.
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