JAIPUR: In the end, it turned into a rather one-sided contest with Delhi Capitals crossing the line against Rajasthan Royals with four balls to spare in the Indian Premier League. With Rishabh Pant playing an unbeaten knock of 78, Delhi Capitals had no hassle chasing a mammoth 192 against a toothless bowling attack.
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Despite creating a tall score, Royals discovered themselves at the fallacious finish of the barrel at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium right here on Monday.
Shikar Dhawan, who mentioned later that he has turned vegetarian some months again, made his aim clear from the beginning, notching up a breezy 54 off 27 balls. Capitals, prime on confidence after their five-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab, did the whole lot proper from the beginning, hitting 62 runs in the Powerplay.
After losing skipper Shreyas Iyer cost effectively, Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw took the team closer house. It used to be their partnership that guided the visiting side to a powerful win. Shaw fell late in the innings however the harm had been executed by then.
While this helped Delhi inch closer to the playoffs, it added to Royals' woes.
Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane dished out a trendy 58-ball century and remained unbeaten on 105, while new captain Steve Smith (50) supplied the best improve as the duo powered Rajasthan Royals to a difficult 191/6.
Rahane were given a existence when Ishant Sharma dropped a easy catch at quick high-quality leg. But the batsman made amends as he sent the next two balls for a six and a four.
With the playoffs struggle beginning to warmth up, it will be the best time for Royals to find form. But it wasn’t a clean start. They suffered a setback initially when considered one of their most enterprising and loyal batsmen, Sanju Samson, who has the ability to turn the game on its head, had to depart for a duck.
A miscommunication between Samson and Rahane noticed the latter losing his wicket. Rahane used to be not sure of taking a unmarried off Rabada. Samson rushed out however didn’t understand Rahane stopping initially.
By the time it used to be too late for Samson to react and Rabada picked up the ball and hurled a throw at the non-striker's finish, knocking the stumps down to find a diving Samson wanting his flooring.
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Despite creating a tall score, Royals discovered themselves at the fallacious finish of the barrel at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium right here on Monday.
Shikar Dhawan, who mentioned later that he has turned vegetarian some months again, made his aim clear from the beginning, notching up a breezy 54 off 27 balls. Capitals, prime on confidence after their five-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab, did the whole lot proper from the beginning, hitting 62 runs in the Powerplay.
After losing skipper Shreyas Iyer cost effectively, Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw took the team closer house. It used to be their partnership that guided the visiting side to a powerful win. Shaw fell late in the innings however the harm had been executed by then.
While this helped Delhi inch closer to the playoffs, it added to Royals' woes.
Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane dished out a trendy 58-ball century and remained unbeaten on 105, while new captain Steve Smith (50) supplied the best improve as the duo powered Rajasthan Royals to a difficult 191/6.
Rahane were given a existence when Ishant Sharma dropped a easy catch at quick high-quality leg. But the batsman made amends as he sent the next two balls for a six and a four.
With the playoffs struggle beginning to warmth up, it will be the best time for Royals to find form. But it wasn’t a clean start. They suffered a setback initially when considered one of their most enterprising and loyal batsmen, Sanju Samson, who has the ability to turn the game on its head, had to depart for a duck.
A miscommunication between Samson and Rahane noticed the latter losing his wicket. Rahane used to be not sure of taking a unmarried off Rabada. Samson rushed out however didn’t understand Rahane stopping initially.
By the time it used to be too late for Samson to react and Rabada picked up the ball and hurled a throw at the non-striker's finish, knocking the stumps down to find a diving Samson wanting his flooring.
IPL 2019: Delhi on top as Rahane's ton loses to Pant blitz
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