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The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed a nail-biting finish as Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by a narrow margin of 4 runs in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel sizzles with the bat
The Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting the Capitals into bat. The Capitals’ innings started with a mix of cautious play and explosive strokes. Prithvi Shaw and Jake Fraser McGurk provided a steady start before Axar Patel took charge with a blistering knock of 66 runs off 43 deliveries, including 5 fours and 4 sixes.
DC skipper Rishabh Pant then showcased his power-hitting prowess with a magnificent 88 runs off just 43 balls, smashing 5 fours and an impressive 8 sixes. Contributions from other batters like Tristan Stubbs propelled the Capitals to a formidable total of 224/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
Sandeep Warrier impresses for Gujarat with the ball
Despite some early breakthroughs, the Titans’ bowling attack struggled to contain the Capitals’ onslaught. Sandeep Warrier emerged as the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 wickets for 15 runs in his 3 overs.
David Miller, Rashid Khan almost turn the tables
Chasing a challenging target, the Titans started aggressively with contributions from Wriddhiman Saha and Sai Sudharsan. However, it was David Miller‘s explosive innings of 55 runs off 23 balls that kept the Titans in the hunt. Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore also played handy cameos, but the Titans ultimately fell short by a narrow margin.
Kuldeep Yadav shines with the ball for DC
The Capitals’ bowlers faced a tough challenge defending their total but managed to keep the Titans under pressure throughout the innings. Rasikh Salam led the bowling attack with figures of 3 wickets for 44 runs in his 4 overs. Despite being a high-scoring clash, Kuldeep Yadav showed his class and conceded only 29 runs in 4 overs and took a couple of scalps.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Thank you to my hosts this evening @DelhiCapitals , wonderful game of cricket and a very strong crowd and buoyant atmosphere was so good to see @RishabhPant17 bat and keep so well. pic.twitter.com/cuzLe2Rtf4
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) April 24, 2024
.@rashidkhan_19!! What a cameo!! Got @gujarat_titans nearly there. Phenomenal game tonight. Good win for @DelhiCapitals!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 24, 2024
took a Short nap and woke up to @RishabhPant17 flipping the scoreboard 🤯
— YouTube India (@YouTubeIndia) April 24, 2024
.@RishabhPant17, that was some knock! ⚡#TATAIPL2024 | #DCvGT
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 24, 2024
IPL gyaan: every time I see @RishabhPant17 do well and break into a smile on the field, one feels good. His return from a near fatal accident is a great story of courage and hope. Go well young man: the power of sport builds bridges and brings smiles… we could do with more of…
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) April 24, 2024
What a comeback after that accident @RishabhPant17 ❤️🔥
Speechless pic.twitter.com/fbCPqzI00b
— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) April 24, 2024
Rishabh Pant is doing his best at the position where he is likely to bat for India in the T20 World Cup. #DCvGT #IPL @RishabhPant17
— Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) April 24, 2024
There’s a story with every Rishabh Pant’s inngs. Who would have thought he would come back even stronger after what he went through . Take a bow 🙇♂️ @RishabhPant17 #GTvsDC
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) April 24, 2024
Rishabh Pant becomes the first Captain to win POTM award twice in IPL 2024. 💥
– Spidey is back…..!!!! pic.twitter.com/QIgSUbjnL0
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 24, 2024
Rishabh Pant in IPL 2024:
– First Wicketkeeper to win the POTM award twice.
– First captain to win the POTM award twice.The man of comebacks, the Spidey !!! 💥 pic.twitter.com/JoorejAseI
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 24, 2024
Rishabh Pant calling MS Dhoni after the match. pic.twitter.com/ovKVfwmufc
— Sai Teja (@csaitheja) April 24, 2024
Gujarat Titans lost the match, let’s dance
True “Rishabh Pant” fans right now : 💀
RISHABH PANT HAS ARRIVED 🔥#DCvsGT pic.twitter.com/Hyx9cqMcJj
— 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑔𝑒 (@SavageBoyBunty) April 24, 2024
This is the return of Rishabh Pant the freak show. Having a solid base for power-hitting is so overrated when you’re @RishabhPant17 #IPL2024 #DCvGT pic.twitter.com/2VBjTbzFik
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) April 24, 2024
Rishabh Pant in this IPL 2024:
– Most runs for DC.
– Most runs as Wicket Keeper.
– Most runs by Middle Order.
– 3rd Most runs.
– Most 6s as Captain.
– Best SR as Captain.
– Only Captain to win 2 POTM.
– Only WK to win 2 POTM.
– Joint Most POTM.– TAKE A BOW, CAPTAIN PANT. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/uVRDhjfIbc
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) April 24, 2024