Royal Challengers Bangalore, defending 171, defeated Delhi Capitals by 1 run. RCB picked up early wickets, but Pant(58*) & Hetmeyer(53) brought the game really close. But in the end, Mohammad Siraj’s brilliant Yorkers resulted in a victory by just 1 run.
For RCB, Purple Cap holder Harshal Patel picked up two wickets. Siraj & Jamieson picked up a wicket each as well.
In the first innings, AB de Villiers (75*) powered RCB to 171/5 against DC. RCB lost captain Kohli and Padikkal early, Maxwell (25) and Patidar (31) continued the game. At a moment when 150 was looking out of reach, AB de Villiers delivered and smashed 3 fours & 5 sixes in his innings. For DC, all 5 main bowlers – Axar, Ishant, Rabada, Amit Mishra and Avesh Khan all picked a wicket each.
Earlier, DC captain Rishabh Pant won the toss & elected to bowl first. This match is being played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Brief Score -
Delhi Capitals: 170/4 in 20 Overs (Pant – 58*(48), Hetmeyer – 53*(25), Harshal Patel – 2/37)
