Match #9, RR Vs DC, IPL 2024 Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 at Sawai Man Singh Stadium by 12 runs, with stunning batting performances by Riyan Parag and top bowling performances by Chahal and Burger.
RR Vs DC, IPL 2024 Highlights:
At the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur, Riyan Parag’s knock and Yuzvendra Chahal and Nandre Burger’s top bowling performances helped Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in their IPL 2024 match on Thursday. Delhi Capitals were able to take advantage of the slow pitch. R. Ashwin and the Rajasthan Royals were able to break free and take advantage of the slow tempo. Ashwin and Parag were a good combination; Ashwin swept Anrich Nortje and Kuldeep Yadav. In the last over, Parag blasted his way to an undefeated 84, helping RR reach a competitive 185/5.
The Delhi Capitals chase got off to a rocky start as Mitchell Marsh hit 5 fours in his 23 before being bowled by Nandre Burger. Together, David Warner and Rishabh Pant scored a patient 67 off 47 balls. At 173/5, Yuzvendra Chahal stopped them after striking twice.
The match concluded with, Rajasthan Royals defeating the Delhi Capitals by 12 runs.
Player of the Match went to Riyan Parag.
Parag springs to his feet
Parag executed confident shots, displaying a keen understanding of the game and the bowlers’ offerings. In his last over, he struck 6,4,4 to Khaleel Ahmed. Nortje bowled the last over of the inning, which was the cherry on top.
Nortje vs. Parag: 25 in an over
Nortje displayed his wide lines and challenged Parag to cross the square boundaries as RR and Parag engaged in a competitive match. As Parag sprinted to an undefeated 84 and helped RR reach a competitive total, the final over read 4, 4, 6, 4, 6, 1.
It is worth waiting for the sizzling Burger
After removing Mitchell Marsh and Ricky Bhui in the fourth over, Burger guided RR to victory over Powell. A Parag attack that caused early damage and guaranteed Trent Boult’s wicketless performance validated Burger’s decision.
IPL 2024 | #RRvsDC - 2 wins out of 2 for Rajasthan Royals and 2 losses out of 2 for Delhi Capitals after a 12-run victory for the hosts at Jaipur
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What comes next for both Teams?
The Delhi Capitals have a few days before facing the Chennai Super Kings on March 31 in Vizag, where they have made their home. The Rajasthan Royals travel to Mumbai for their first away game of the season the following day.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 173/5 (David Warner 49, Tristan Stubbs 44*; Yuzvendra Chahal 2/19) lost to Rajasthan Royals 185/5 (Riyan Parag 84*) by 12 runs.