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Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Delhi · · Toss: Delhi Capitals (bat)
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Toss
Delhi Capitals (bat)
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Venue
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Delhi
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Format
T20
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Series
Indian Premier League

Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets KL Rahul starred with KL Rahul: 152 off 66 (16x4, 9x6).

Match Summary

Punjab Kings defeated Delhi Capitals in this T20 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Delhi.

Result: Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets

Toss: Delhi Capitals elected to bat

Delhi Capitals: 264/2 (20.0 overs)

Punjab Kings: 265/4 (19.0 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

Against the backdrop of Delhi Capitals's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 12.75 (7 boundaries). the team faced pressure in the 7th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 8th and 9th overs.

Scorecard Summary

Delhi Capitals264/2 (20.1 ov)
BatterRBSR
KL Rahulnot out15266230.3
N Ranacaught9144206.8
P Nissankacaught117157.1
DA Millernot out33100.0
Total264/2(20.1 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
Arshdeep Singh449112.3
XC Bartlett469117.3
MP Stoinis111011.0
YS Chahal442010.5
M Jansen445011.3
Vijaykumar Vyshak348016.0
Punjab Kings265/4 (19.0 ov)
BatterRBSR
P Simran Singhlbw7625304.0
SS Iyernot out7136197.2
Priyansh Aryacaught4317252.9
N Wadheracaught2515166.7
Shashank Singhnot out1910190.0
C Connollybowled1710170.0
Total265/4(19.0 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
Kuldeep Yadav446211.5
V Nigam224112.0
AR Patel444111.0
Auqib Nabi242021.0
T Natarajan3.554014.1
Mukesh Kumar355018.3

Key Performers

  • 🏏 KL Rahul: 152 off 66 (16x4, 9x6)
  • 🏏 P Simran Singh: 76 off 25 (9x4, 5x6)
  • 🏏 N Rana: 91 off 44 (11x4, 4x6)
  • 🏏 SS Iyer: 71 off 36 (3x4, 7x6)
  • 🏏 Priyansh Arya: 43 off 17 (2x4, 5x6)
  • 🎳 Kuldeep Yadav: 2/46 (4 ov)

Turning Points

  • Partnership (over 2): 220-run partnership between KL Rahul and N Rana from over 3
  • Partnership (over 0): 126-run partnership between P Simran Singh and Priyansh Arya from over 1
  • Wicket Cluster (over 6): Wicket cluster in overs 7-8 (Priyansh Arya, P Simran Singh)
  • Acceleration (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 75 runs at 15.0 RPO
  • Acceleration (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 62 runs at 16.2 RPO

Innings Phases

Delhi Capitals:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 68 runs, 1 wickets at 11.3 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 121 runs, 0 wickets at 13.4 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 75 runs, 1 wickets at 15.0 RPO

Punjab Kings:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 116 runs, 0 wickets at 19.3 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 87 runs, 4 wickets at 9.7 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 62 runs, 0 wickets at 16.2 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Punjab Kings:

  • Arshdeep Singh 4-0-49-1 (Econ: 12.25)
  • XC Bartlett 4-0-69-1 (Econ: 17.25)
  • MP Stoinis 1-0-11-0 (Econ: 11.00)
  • YS Chahal 4-0-42-0 (Econ: 10.50)
  • M Jansen 4-0-45-0 (Econ: 11.25)
  • Vijaykumar Vyshak 3-0-48-0 (Econ: 16.00)

Delhi Capitals:

  • Kuldeep Yadav 4-0-46-2 (Econ: 11.50)
  • V Nigam 2-0-24-1 (Econ: 12.00)
  • AR Patel 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
  • Auqib Nabi 2-0-42-0 (Econ: 21.00)
  • T Natarajan 3.5-0-54-0 (Econ: 14.09)
  • Mukesh Kumar 3-0-55-0 (Econ: 18.33)

Conclusion

Punjab Kings beat Delhi Capitals — Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets. The victory was built on KL Rahul: 152 off 66 (16x4, 9x6). Delhi Capitals posted 264/2 and Punjab Kings replied with 265/4.

Punjab Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 18.67 (1w). Punjab Kings performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 18: impact 1.00. Punjab Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 114 runs (17.1 RPO).

Execution Errors

Punjab Kings faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 13.76 (6 boundaries). Against the backdrop of Arshdeep Singh's the death overs difficulties, Arshdeep Singh conceded at an economy of 12.2 in 4 overs.

Strategic Successes

Delhi Capitals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 11.67 (1w). Delhi Capitals steadied things in a critical phase — Finishing partnership: 213 runs (13.6 RPO).

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