The T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa was a nail-biting match as India suffered early wobbles and captain Virat Kohli got stranded at the non-striker's end. However, all-rounder Axar Patel's impressive performance, both with the bat and ball, helped India secure a total of 176/7. Patel's crucial wicket of Tristan Stubbs also contributed to India's victory, leading them to their first T20 World Cup title since 2007. In a post-match interview, Patel credited captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid for their guidance and urged the team to enjoy the game rather than feel pressure. Teammate Mohammed Siraj's emotional reaction to the win also added to the triumphant moment for India.
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Delhi Capitals ended their IPL league phase on a high with a 19-run win against Lucknow Super Giants. The win took them to 14 points in 14 matches, giving them a slim chance to reach the play-offs. Captain Rishabh Pant, who returned from a one-match ban, praised the performances of Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs, who hit 58 and 57 respectively. Pant also reflected on his own personal comeback after a car accident in December 2022 and his selection in India's T20 World Cup squad.
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.
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Ishant Sharma's three-wicket haul and strong performances from Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs led the Delhi Capitals to a 19-run victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring IPL 2024 match. Despite a strong batting effort from LSG, DC's total of 208 proved too much to chase, leaving the Super Giants' playoff hopes in jeopardy. With only one game left in the league stage, DC must rely on other results to secure a playoff spot while LSG's poor net run rate puts them at a disadvantage.
In a high-scoring match, Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs in their final group-stage game of the 2024 Indian Premier League. Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma played a crucial role in the victory, taking 3 wickets for 34 runs, while batsmen Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs contributed half-centuries to DC's impressive total of 208/4. Though Nicholas Pooran's 61 runs and Arshad Khan's unbeaten 58 gave LSG a chance, DC's Rasikh Salam held his nerve in the final over to secure the win.
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.
South African cricketer Tristan Stubbs has disclosed that Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav refuses to bowl to him in the nets, possibly trying to keep the young batsman guessing. Despite repeated attempts, Stubbs has been unable to face Kuldeep's renowned wrong-un delivery. The 23-year-old's impressive performance in the IPL could make him a key player for South Africa in the upcoming T20 World Cup, especially if they face India in the knockout stages. Stubbs also acknowledges that Kuldeep's tactics could prove to be beneficial for both of them, stating that they are "on the same page."