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Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, Dharamsala · · Toss: Delhi Capitals (field)
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Toss
Delhi Capitals (field)
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Venue
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, Dharamsala
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Format
T20
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Series
Indian Premier League

Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets AR Patel starred with AR Patel: 56 off 30 (8x4, 2x6).

Match Summary

Delhi Capitals defeated Punjab Kings in this T20 match at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, Dharamsala.

Result: Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets

Toss: Delhi Capitals elected to field

Punjab Kings: 210/5 (20.0 overs)

Delhi Capitals: 216/7 (19.3 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

Against the backdrop of Punjab Kings's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 12.0 (7 boundaries). the team faced pressure in the 18th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 19th and 20th overs. the team faced pressure in the 19th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 20th and 20th overs.

Scorecard Summary

Punjab Kings210/5 (20.3 ov)
BatterRBSR
SS Iyernot out5936163.9
Priyansh Aryacaught5632175.0
C Connollycaught3827140.7
Suryansh Shedgenot out218262.5
P Simran Singhcaught1814128.6
MP Stoiniscaught1250.0
Shashank Singhcaught010.0
Total210/5(20.3 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
M Tiwari444211.0
MA Starc457214.3
Mukesh Kumar43117.8
Auqib Nabi43208.0
L Ngidi446011.5
Delhi Capitals216/7 (19.3 ov)
BatterRBSR
AR Patelcaught5630186.7
DA Millercaught5128182.1
Ashutosh Sharmacaught2410240.0
M Tiwarinot out188225.0
SU Parakhcaught136216.7
T Stubbsrun out121770.6
Auqib Nabinot out1011000.0
KL Rahulcaught98112.5
Abishek Porelbowled5683.3
Total216/7(19.3 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
Arshdeep Singh42125.3
BJ Dwarshuis451212.8
Yash Thakur455213.8
MP Stoinis344114.7
M Jansen445011.3

Key Performers

  • 🏏 AR Patel: 56 off 30 (8x4, 2x6)
  • 🏏 Priyansh Arya: 56 off 32 (2x4, 6x6)
  • 🏏 SS Iyer: 59 off 36 (5x4, 3x6)
  • 🏏 DA Miller: 51 off 28 (3x4, 4x6)
  • 🏏 C Connolly: 38 off 27 (3x4, 2x6)
  • 🎳 Arshdeep Singh: 2/21 (4 ov)

Turning Points

  • Partnership (over 8): 83-run partnership between C Connolly and SS Iyer from over 9
  • Wicket Cluster (over 17): Wicket cluster in overs 18-19 (C Connolly, MP Stoinis)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 18): Wicket cluster in overs 19-19 (MP Stoinis, Shashank Singh)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 1): Wicket cluster in overs 2-3 (Abishek Porel, KL Rahul)
  • Partnership (over 0): 78-run partnership between P Simran Singh and Priyansh Arya from over 1

Innings Phases

Punjab Kings:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 72 runs, 0 wickets at 12.0 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 77 runs, 2 wickets at 8.6 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 61 runs, 3 wickets at 12.2 RPO

Delhi Capitals:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 47 runs, 3 wickets at 7.8 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 96 runs, 2 wickets at 10.7 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 73 runs, 2 wickets at 18.2 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Delhi Capitals:

  • M Tiwari 4-0-44-2 (Econ: 11.00)
  • MA Starc 4-0-57-2 (Econ: 14.25)
  • Mukesh Kumar 4-0-31-1 (Econ: 7.75)
  • Auqib Nabi 4-0-32-0 (Econ: 8.00)
  • L Ngidi 4-0-46-0 (Econ: 11.50)

Punjab Kings:

  • Arshdeep Singh 4-0-21-2 (Econ: 5.25)
  • BJ Dwarshuis 4-0-51-2 (Econ: 12.75)
  • Yash Thakur 4-0-55-2 (Econ: 13.75)
  • MP Stoinis 3-0-44-1 (Econ: 14.67)
  • M Jansen 4-0-45-0 (Econ: 11.25)

Conclusion

Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings — Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets. The victory was built on AR Patel: 56 off 30 (8x4, 2x6). Punjab Kings posted 210/5 and Delhi Capitals replied with 216/7.

Delhi Capitals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 9.5 (3w). Delhi Capitals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 8: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Delhi Capitals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 17: impact 0.93.

Execution Errors

Delhi Capitals faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 19.33 (10 boundaries). Against the backdrop of MA Starc's the death overs difficulties, MA Starc conceded at an economy of 14.2 in 4 overs.

Strategic Successes

Punjab Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 9.33 (1w). Punjab Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Finishing partnership: 79 runs (9.29 RPO).

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