KL Rahul credit Rishabh Pant, Jake Fase-McGurk for DC’s Win
DC showcased what’s required to beat LSG on their very own turf. The observe turned slower, not a lot on provide for the pacers and that’s what the guests capitalized on.
Chasing a goal at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, underneath the lights was by no means simple till Rishabh Pant and his boys confirmed how one can do it. On Friday night time, the Delhi Capitals (DC) turned the first staff ever to efficiently chase a complete of greater than 160 in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). DC defeated LSG by 6 wickets to register their second win this season, leaping as much as the 9th spot on the factors desk.
DC showcased what’s required to beat LSG on their very own turf. The observe turned slower, not a lot on provide for the pacers and that’s what the guests capitalized on. Chasing 168, debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk and Pant struck a 77-run partnership to take the match away from the hosts. The uncapped Australian batter introduced himself with a belligerent half-century on his IPL debut after spinner Kuldeep Yadav dazzled with the ball, choosing up 3-wicket on his return.
Had Ravi Bishnoi not dropped Fraser-McGurk in the 8th over off Marcus Stoinis’ bowling, LSG may have maintained their successful spree in the match. But the Aussie batter made the most of the second probability he obtained and took the recreation away from the hosts. Lucknow captain KL Rahul highlighted that large miss, lauding the DC debutant for his fearless strategy.
“He (Jake Fraser-McGurk) hit the ball well, credit to him. We always walk in with the same mindset, and want to hit the right areas. We got Warner in the powerplay and got a couple of wickets after the powerplay. The set batters – Pant and McGurk took the game away from us after that dropped catch,” Rahul advised the broadcasters after the 7-wicket defeat.
Stay up to date with the newest from IPL 2024, together with prime contenders for the IPL 2024 Orange Cap and IPL 2024 Purple Cap. Explore the full IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and gamers with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties in IPL 2024
The LSG captain additionally heaped reward on Kuldeep, who snared three wickets which included the prized scalp of Nicholas Pooran. The DC leggie bamboozled the in-form Pooran, who seemed clueless as the ball uprooted the off stump.
“In hindsight, you can always wonder if you could have done something different. There wasn’t much spin after Axar’s over, so I thought Pooran could have put some pressure on the opposition if he was set. He would have been dangerous, but credit to Kuldeep for getting him out,” Rahul added.
‘Need to protect Mayank Yadav’s physique’
Young tempo sensation Mayank Yadav was benched on Friday as the teenager suffered a hip harm in LSG’s earlier encounter in opposition to Gujarat Titans. Rahul stated the Delhi pacer is doing high-quality however the staff administration wouldn’t rush him at this stage.
“He (Mayank Yadav) is feeling good, he looks good, but we don’t want to rush him. We need to protect his body, he’s itching to go. Need to make sure that he’s hundred percent (fit) before he comes back,” Rahul concluded.
