In a high-scoring match, Delhi Capitals punched their ticket to the playoffs with a 19-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2024. Sublime half-centuries from Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs propelled DC to a massive total of 208/4, while veteran pacer Ishant Sharma's 3-34 kept LSG in check. Despite a valiant effort from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, LSG fell short in their chase of 209, while the result also confirmed Rajasthan Royals' place in the playoffs.
In a must-win game for Delhi Capitals, Abhishek Porel's 58 and Tristan Stubbs' 57 not out led them to a strong total of 208 for four against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite a valiant effort from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, LSG fell short by 19 runs as DC's bowlers, led by Ishant Sharma's 3/34, secured their team's spot in the playoffs. With the win, DC also kept themselves in the race for the top spot in the tournament standings.
Led by Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals secured a 19-run victory over KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL league phase, with Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs scoring fiery fifties. This result confirms a playoffs spot for Rajasthan Royals, with the top four teams, including table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders, advancing to the final four. Despite valiant knocks from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, Delhi's solid bowling performance led by Ishant Sharma limited Lucknow to 189-9.
Debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk's impressive 55 off 35, along with skipper Rishabh Pant's 41 off 24, helped Delhi Capitals secure a comfortable victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Assistant coach Pravin Amre praised Fraser-McGurk for his impact straightaway and also commended Kuldeep Yadav's performance in restricting LSG. Despite a fighting half-century from Ayush Badoni, LSG was limited to 167, as they were 20 runs short of the target.
During the IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan teamed up for a stunning 73-run partnership off just 42 balls, setting a new record for the highest eighth-wicket partnership in the history of the tournament. Their impressive stand surpassed the previous record set by James Faulkner and Brad Hodge of the Rajasthan Royals in 2014. Mumbai Indians went on to win the match by six wickets, thanks in large part to this record-breaking partnership.
LSG captain K.L. Rahul has won the toss and elected to bat first against DC in the 26th match of IPL 2024. LSG has made one change in their playing XI due to an injury, with Arshad Khan replacing Mayank Yadav. On the other hand, DC has made two changes, with Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav returning to the team after recovering from injuries. Both teams have faced each other three times before, with LSG winning all three matches. LSG is currently third in the points table, while DC is struggling at the bottom with only one win in five matches.
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