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In the IPL 2024 encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the match unfolded with the toss won by LSG, who opted to bat first, setting the stage for an inꦺtense showdown.
Ayush Badoni guides Lucknow Super Giants to a respectable total
LSG displayed a commendable batting performance, posting a challenging total of 167/7 in their allocated 20 overs. The innings witnessed a flurry of contributions from LSG’s batsmen, with skipper KL Rahul scoring a blistering 39 off 22 deliveries. Young Ayush Badoni showcased his prowess with a splendid knock of 55 runs off 35 balls, steering LSG to a respectable total. Despite faci𒁏ng some formidable bowling from DC, LSG managed to set a competitive target on the board.
In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav shone brightly for DC, delivering a stellar performance with the ball. His exceptional bowling figures of three wickets for 20 runs in his allotted four overs played a pivotal role in restricting LSG’s scoring opportunities and turning the tide in DC’s favour.
Delhi Capitals reaches the target in 18.1 overs
In response, DC showcased their batting prowess, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination in their chase. With a solid partnership upfront, DC’s batsmen exhibited great confidence and composure. Jake Fraser McGurk played a stellar knock, smashing 55 runs off 35 balls in his debut game, while Rishabh Pant added valuable runs to the scoreboard with his 41 runs off 24 deliveries. Despite facing some resistance from LSG’s bowlers, DC’s batsmen remained unfazed, displaying remarkable resilience and skill.
Ultimately, DC chased down theဣ target with ease and se♌cured a commanding six-wicket win over LSG.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
One more exciting talent from Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk. Fifty on debut 👏👏 No shortage fo🍒r entertain🌜ment in
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R)
JAKE FRASER-MCGURK HAS ARRIVED…!!!!
A fifty in 31 balls on IPL debut – he was struggling at the start, but the way he caught up was awesome. What a knock by the Aussie youngster. 👏
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Bats one way see ball hit ball Jake Fraser Mcgu🥂rk . What a start to his ipl career,50 on debut with 5 6’s and two 4’s Saw and worked with him as the head coach of dubai capitals and saw the raw ball striking and loved it. The exuberance of youth I tell you
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)
Jake Fraser McGurk constructed his innings beautifully. On a pitch like this, when he is called as slogger, he did play a very composed innings. Amazing ♥️
Talent to watch out for.— Badri Dhoni (@badridhoni_)
Kuldeep Yadav broke the stumps. 🤯
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
Kuldeep Yadav just turned the game on it's head. He's bowling at his very best.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Kuldeep Yadav On Fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Currently India's Number 1 Spinner In All Format.
— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola)
THE MAGIC OF KULDEEP YADAV. 🔥
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
Tonight Kuldeep Yadav on the 🔥 🔥🔥
— Ajay Yadav (@AjayYadav143ss)
How good is Kuldeep Yadav! Wickets of Stoinis, Rahul & Pooran. That’s ripping the heart out of LSG’s💙 batting. 👏��👏
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
🤪First win agains🍸t LSG in IPL 🤝🏻 2nd win of the season 👏
Mehfil-e-Ekana thi romanch se bhari 💙❤
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
🤯💙 Delhi rocked Lucknow shocked! Courtesy: Kuldeep with the ball an🦩d Fraser-McGurk with the bat.ꦆ
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— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
