IPL 2024: In a pivotal match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kuldeep Yadav’s impactful 17th over and Mukesh Kumar’s timely wickets propelled Delhi Capitals (DC) to a 20-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR), keeping DC’s playoff hopes alive. Kuldeep’s remarkable over, conceding only four runs and taking two wickets, turned the game in DC’s favor. This allowed them to capitalize on the final overs and secure a crucial win.
Despite Rajasthan’s aggressive start in the chase of 222, with Jos Buttler joining as an impact substitute, they struggled against DC’s bowling attack. Sanju Samson’s aggressive innings of 86 runs was not enough to secure victory for Rajasthan. Mukesh Kumar’s crucial wickets, including that of Samson, sealed the win for DC. The victory was significant for DC’s playoff aspirations, bolstering their position in the league standings.
Earlier, DC put up a formidable total of 221/8, with Abhishek Porel’s explosive knock of 63 and Jake Fraser McGurk’s brisk 50 setting the tone for their innings. Ravichandran Ashwin emerged as the standout bowler for Rajasthan, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs. Overall, DC’s dominant performance secured them a crucial win in the IPL encounter against Rajasthan Royals, showcasing their resilience and determination in the tournament.