7th

Match

IPL No : #639

Thu, 12 April 2018, Starts from 00:00

Rajasthan Royals - 5/153 (17.5)

Delhi Capitals - 4/60 (6)

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India

Sunrisers won by 1 wicket (with 0 balls remaining)

Rajasthan Royals innigs
5/153 (17.5)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
AM Rahane
c Morris b Nadeem
4504050112.50 In 20185870 Career311532760
DJM Short
run out (Shankar)
60310200.00 In 20181020 Career7807835
BA Stokes
c †Pant b Boult
1601211133.33 In 20182111 Career4653424
SV Samson
b Nadeem
3702222168.18 In 20188672 Career151211959
JC Buttler
b Mohammed Shami
2901822161.11 In 20183522 Career11199552
RA Tripathi
not out
1501101136.36 In 20183221 Career4234518
K Gowtham
not out
20100200.00 In 2018200 Career200
Extras
(2w, 1lb)
300000.00
Total
(17.5 overs, 8.57rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TA Boult302619931 In 2018 Career17163
S Nadeem403429421 In 201880 Career39103
CH Morris3034011513 In 2018 Career54315
Mohammad Shami4029181031 In 2018 Career19117
R Tewatia402907620 In 2018 Career746
Delhi Capitals innigs
4/60 (6)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
GJ Maxwell
c †Buttler b Laughlin
1701221141.66 In 20181721 Career2346192126
C Munro
run out (†Buttler/Gowtham)
000000.00 In 2018400 Career8097037
RR Pant
c Gowtham b Unadkat
2001430142.85 In 20184871 Career6125431
CH Morris
not out
170721242.85 In 20184432 Career4833625
V Shankar
c Stokes b Laughlin
30300100.00 In 20181600 Career117121
SS Iyer
not out
000000.00 In 20181101 Career8187933
Extras
(2w, 1lb)
300000.00
Total
(6 overs, 10rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
K Gowtham1010010220 In 2018 Career05
DS Kulkarni10404300 In 201860 Career76281
JD Unadkat2024112541 In 201800 Career58151
B Laughlin2020210411 In 2018 Career96149

On April 12, 2018, cricket fans witnessed an enthralling clash between the Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This match, the seventh of the season, was characterized by a thrilling finish, with the Sunrisers ultimately clinching victory by just one wicket, with no balls remaining in the match.

Rajasthan Royals, batting first, managed to post a total of 153 runs. Key contributions came from Ajinkya Rahane, who top-scored with a solid 45 runs off 40 balls, bolstered by Sanju Samson's impressive 37 runs at a strike rate of 168.18. Other notable performances included Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, who chipped in with 29 and 16 runs, respectively. The Royals faced some tight bowling from Delhi Capitals, with Sandeep Nadeem being particularly effective, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs in his 4 overs. Trent Boult also contributed with a wicket, ending his spell with figures of 1 for 26.

Chasing a target of 154 runs, Delhi Capitals encountered significant challenges as their batting lineup crumbled under pressure. The Sunrisers' bowlers executed a disciplined strategy, restricting the Capitals to a meager 60 runs in just 6 overs. Chris Morris was the standout performer with the bat for Delhi, scoring 17 runs not out, while Glenn Maxwell added 17 runs before being dismissed. However, wickets fell in quick succession, and the batting lineup could not withstand the pressure applied by the Royals' bowlers. The highlight of Rajasthan's bowling attack was Ben Laughlin, who took 2 wickets for only 20 runs, while Jaydev Unadkat contributed with another key wicket.

As the clouds of uncertainty loomed, it was Chris Morris's late resistance that kept the Capitals hopeful, but the overall batting collapse overshadowed their efforts. Ultimately, the Sunrisers sealed the match, emerging victorious with just one wicket to spare in a nail-biting finish that underlined the unpredictability of T20 cricket.

In conclusion, this gripping encounter showcased not only the excitement of the IPL but also the importance of critical contributions from both batsmen and bowlers in a fiercely competitive landscape. Fans left the stadium buzzing, having witnessed an unforgettable spectacle of skill and strategy that encapsulated the spirit of the game.


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