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In the 32nd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Delhi Capitals (DC) steamrolled Punjab Kings ⭕(PBKS) to register their third victory in the tournament at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium on Wednesday.
The dominance began with DC bowlers having complete authority in the proceedings to pack Punjab’s innings for a mere 115 runs in 20 overs. The likes of Khaleel Ahmed (2/21), Axar Patel (2/10), Kuldeep Yadav (2/24) and Lalit Yadav (2/11) all picked up two wickets each to derail Punjab’s batting unit.
For Punjab, only four batters – Jitesh Sharma (32), Mayank Agarwal (24), Shahrukh Khan (12), and Rahul Chahar (12) – could score in double digits.
In reply, DC openers – Prithvi Shaw and David Warner – continued the dominance with a full assault on PBKS bowlers. The dynamic duo took Punjab bowlers to the cleaners, smashing 81 runs in the ཧpowerplay – making the highest in the fifteenth season of the cash-rich league. The pair went on to form a remarkable partnership of 83 runs before Chahar got rid of Shaw (41).
Highest Powerplay totals in IPL 2022:
- 81/0 – DC vs PBKS Brabourne*
- 73/1 – CSK vs LSG Brabourne
- 72/2 – PBKS vs CSK Brabourne
- 68/0 – DC vs KKR Brabourne
After Shaw’s dismissal, Warner kept the run-rate high, and eventually, DC chased down the paltry target in 10.3 overs with nine wickets in hand. The Aussie star smashed a brilliant half-century and stayed unbeaten at 60 off 30 deliveries.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
As easy as 1⃣,2⃣,3⃣ 💙
9⃣ wi🌳ckets and 5⃣7⃣ balls left as we cru💧iseeeee to a win 🔥
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
Applause to Del൲hi Capitals’ support staff for not letting off fields hindrance affect ꧂its team’s performances. This is what cricket is all about, not letting anything affect the game.
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit)
We need Bonus Points in the IPL. NRR is fine…but impossible to keep a tab over the course of 14 games. Bonus points are a more tangible form o𓄧f rewarding a big win. Also, give the teams sitting at the bottom of💎 the pile to create magic…Thoughts?
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
If Punjab continues to play with an aggressive approach, which I think they should but with an extra batter( all round🌊er).
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
This is 𓆉the first time Delhi Capitals won an🤪 IPL match with 50+ balls remaining.
Their previous biggest win was back in 2008, with 42 balls rem𓂃aining against DEC.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Love the way Kuldeep is bowling. I would venture to say that the extra 6-7kmph is♒ making him an even better bowler than in that 2017-19 phase.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Big win for Delhi Capitals over Punjab Kings.
Scorecard:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Big win for Delhi Capitals!
Absolutely sensational by DC play💛ers to pick themselves up after a COVID-19 outbreak in the s🧸quad, and thump Punjab Kings by 9 wickets with 57 balls to spare.
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan)
Delhi C🍬apitals chase down 116 r🍰uns from just 10.3 overs against Punjab Kings in .
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Good captains (leaders) get the best out of certai🍒n performers. Just a bit of confidence is whౠat match winners need. Applicable in all walks of life
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
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