33rd

Match

IPL No : #613

Thu, 03 May 2018, Starts from 00:00

Delhi Capitals - 6/196 (17.1)

Rajasthan Royals - 5/146 (12)

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India

KKR won by 6 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Delhi Capitals innigs
6/196 (17.1)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
PP Shaw
c & b Gopal
4702544188.00 In 2018140176 Career140176
C Munro
c †Buttler b Kulkarni
001000.00 In 20186374 Career8687741
SS Iyer
c Tripathi b Unadkat
5003533142.85 In 20183072019 Career11149951
RR Pant
c Stokes b Unadkat
6902975237.93 In 20183754020 Career9398750
GJ Maxwell
lbw b Archer
50500100.00 In 201813199 Career2460199134
V Shankar
c Tripathi b Unadkat
170621283.33 In 20188936 Career190157
LE Plunkett
not out
1020050.00 In 2018100 Career1420
Extras
(6w, 1lb)
700000.00
Total
(17.1 overs, 11.41rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DS Kulkarni3037112933 In 201860 Career79312
JC Archer3031110932 In 2018 Career33147
K Gowtham2027014241 In 2018 Career545
JD Unadkat4046312742 In 201800 Career63185
S Gopal2026113604 In 2018 Career1351
BA Stokes302809421 In 2018 Career16151
Rajasthan Royals innigs
5/146 (12)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
DJM Short
c Avesh Khan b Maxwell
4402524176.00 In 2018109105 Career8798640
JC Buttler
st †Pant b Mishra
6702647257.69 In 20181871111 Career127110461
SV Samson
c Munro b Boult
3050060.00 In 20182821713 Career170812970
BA Stokes
c Shankar b Boult
1020050.00 In 201814895 Career5924228
RA Tripathi
run out (†Pant/Boult)
90810112.50 In 20188872 Career4795019
K Gowtham
not out
180621300.00 In 20187474 Career7474
JC Archer
not out
000000.00 In 2018910 Career136114
Extras
(6w, 1lb)
400000.00
Total
(12 overs, 12.16rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
S Nadeem1013013111 In 201880 Career40118
TA Boult302629530 In 2018 Career28222
Avesh Khan2036018224 In 2018 Career546
LE Plunkett3037012533 In 2018 Career1037
A Mishra201216501 In 2018130 Career138283
GJ Maxwell1021121103 In 201810 Career29100

On May 3, 2018, a thrilling encounter unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where Delhi Capitals faced off against Rajasthan Royals in the 33rd match of the IPL season. The match proved to be a showcase of explosive batting and strategic bowling that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Delhi Capitals, batting first, posted a notable total of 196 runs in just 17.1 overs, showcasing a fireworks display of batting prowess. Young sensation Prithvi Shaw was the standout performer, scoring a blistering 47 runs off 25 balls, bolstered by 4 fours and 4 sixes. He was well-supported by Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, who contributed 50 runs and 69 runs respectively. Pant's innings was particularly explosive, coming from just 29 balls with 7 boundaries and 5 sixes, achieving a stunning strike rate of 237.93. Other contributions from Glenn Maxwell (5) and Vijay Shankar (17) rounded out a powerful batting display, while Liam Plunkett contributed 1 not out. Delhi’s total was sufficiently buoyed by 7 extras, bringing their final score to 196.

In response, Rajasthan Royals struggled to find their footing against a determined Delhi bowling attack. They were bowled out for just 146 runs in merely 12 overs, falling short by 50 runs. Jos Buttler was the lone warrior with the bat for Rajasthan, scoring an impressive 67 runs off 26 balls, which included 4 fours and 7 sixes, giving him a remarkable strike rate of 257.69. D’Arcy Short also made a commendable 44 off 25 balls. However, the middle order collapsed, with Sanju Samson (3), Ben Stokes (1), and Rahul Tripathi (9) failing to build on the start. Despite a late surge from Krishnappa Gowtham (18 not out), it wasn’t enough to challenge the Capitals.

Delhi’s bowlers executed their plans effectively, with bowler Jaydev Unadkat being the pick of the bunch, claiming 3 wickets for 46 runs in his 4 overs. Trent Boult also played a critical role, bagging 2 wickets for just 26 runs in 3 overs, which curtailed the Rajasthan innings significantly.

In conclusion, Delhi Capitals' comprehensive victory by 50 runs, with 14 balls to spare, highlighted their depth in batting and disciplined bowling. This match will be remembered not only for its thrilling moments but also for the blossoming talents on both sides, leaving fans eager for the rest of the season.


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