Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals - 53rd match result | IPL 2019

53rd

Match

IPL No : #652

Sat, 04 May 2019, Starts from 00:00

Delhi Capitals - 5/121 (16.1)

Rajasthan Royals - 9/115 (20)

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India

Match Stats

Delhi Capitals innigs

5/121 (16.1)

Batsmen	R	B	M	4s	6s	SR	Season	R	4s	6s	All time	R	4s	6s
AM Rahane c Dhawan b Sharma	2	9	4	0	0	50.00	In 2019	393	45	9	Career	3820	404	74
LS Livingstone b Sharma	14	20	13	1	1	107.69	In 2019	70	6	5	Career	70	6	5
SV Samson run out (Shaw)	5	15	8	0	0	62.50	In 2019	342	28	13	Career	2209	170	89
MK Lomror c †Pant b Sharma	8	8	3	2	0	266.66	In 2019	8	2	0	Career	28	3	0
S Gopal st †Pant b Mishra	12	32	18	0	0	66.66	In 2019	63	8	1	Career	127	14	1
R Parag c Rutherford b Boult	50	76	49	4	2	102.04	In 2019	160	17	5	Career	160	17	5
STR Binny c †Pant b Mishra	0	2	1	0	0	0.00	In 2019	70	5	4	Career	880	66	35
K Gowtham c Sharma b Mishra	6	7	6	1	0	100.00	In 2019	18	1	1	Career	144	10	10
IS Sodhi c Mishra b Boult	6	23	11	0	0	54.54	In 2019	6	0	0	Career	20	0	1
VR Aaron not out	3	18	7	0	0	42.85	In 2019	3	0	0	Career	49	2	2
Extras (9w)	9	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total (20 overs, 5.75rpo)	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bowler	O	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	Season	W	0s	All time	W	0s
TA Boult	4	27	2	7	10	0	2	In 2019			Career	36	289
I Sharma	4	38	3	10	12	5	1	In 2019			Career	68	213
AR Patel	4	16	0	4	12	1	0	In 2019			Career	70	405
A Mishra	4	17	3	4	11	1	0	In 2019	13	0	Career	155	391
KMA Paul	3	15	0	5	8	1	0	In 2019			Career	13	95
SE Rutherford	1	2	0	2	3	0	0	In 2019			Career	1	9

Rajasthan Royals innigs

9/115 (20)

Batsmen	R	B	M	4s	6s	SR	Season	R	4s	6s	All time	R	4s	6s
PP Shaw b Sodhi	8	19	8	1	0	100.00	In 2019	292	38	7	Career	537	65	17
S Dhawan c Parag b Sodhi	16	17	12	2	0	133.33	In 2019	486	58	11	Career	4544	518	96
SS Iyer c Livingstone b Gopal	15	22	9	0	2	166.66	In 2019	442	39	14	Career	1660	147	67
RR Pant not out	53	61	38	2	5	139.47	In 2019	401	33	21	Career	1649	148	88
CA Ingram c Rahane b Sodhi	12	24	23	0	0	52.17	In 2019	184	20	5	Career	856	68	36
SE Rutherford c Livingstone b Gopal	11	11	6	0	1	183.33	In 2019	54	2	5	Career	225	13	16
AR Patel not out	1	2	1	0	0	100.00	In 2019	107	10	3	Career	793	47	35
Extras (9w)	5	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total (16.1 overs, 7.48rpo)	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	Season	W	0s	All time	W	0s
K Gowtham	4	0	16	0	4	9	0	0	In 2019			Career	12	128
VR Aaron	2	0	21	0	11	2	1	1	In 2019	8	0	Career	42	180
O Thomas	1	0	13	0	13	2	3	0	In 2019			Career	28	155
IS Sodhi	3	1	26	3	8	11	1	3	In 2019			Career	22	82
S Gopal	4	0	21	2	5	13	0	2	In 2019			Career	38	183
R Parag	1	0	14	0	14	2	0	2	In 2019			Career	2	18
STR Binny	1	0	6	0	6	0	0	0	In 2019	3	0	Career	22	111

Match Summary: 53rd Match of IPL 2019 - Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals

On a remarkable Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Delhi Capitals took on the Rajasthan Royals in a clash that resulted in an emphatic victory for the home side. Delhi Capitals chased down a modest target of 116 runs, securing a dominant win by 5 wickets.

Rajasthan Royals Innings

Batting first after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals struggled to find their rhythm against a disciplined Delhi bowling attack. The innings was marred by early wickets, with Ajinkya Rahane, Liam Livingstone, and Sanju Samson all falling victim to pressure. Rahane could only muster 2 runs off 9 balls before being dismissed by Ishant Sharma.

The standout performance for Rajasthan came from Riyan Parag, who showcased his hitting prowess with a solid knock of 50 off 76 deliveries. His innings included four boundaries and two sixes, providing a much-needed anchor for the team. However, he lacked support as others around him faltered. The Royals finished their innings at a lowly total of 115 runs in 20 overs, with Shreyas Gopal contributing 12 runs and MK Lomror adding 8. They managed to hit just six boundaries, reflecting the lack of intent in their batting approach.

The bowling department of Delhi Capitals was impressive, particularly Ishant Sharma, who took 3 wickets while conceding just 38 runs in his four overs. Amit Mishra also capped off a fine performance with 3 wickets for just 17 runs, while Trent Boult accounted for 2 wickets, proving to be a vital cog in the team’s bowling lineup.

Delhi Capitals Innings

Chasing a modest 116 to win, Delhi Capitals didn't have the smoothest of starts, losing opener Prithvi Shaw for 8 runs early in the innings. However, Shikhar Dhawan (16 runs) and Shreyas Iyer (15 runs) helped stabilize the innings before falling to the bowlers.

Rishabh Pant, playing a captain's knock, proved to be the difference-maker as he smashed an unbeaten 53 runs off 61 balls, leading his team to victory with a well-paced innings that featured 2 fours and 5 sixes. His mature approach ensured that Delhi Capitals crossed the finish line in just 16.1 overs, ending their innings at 121 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.

The Rajasthan bowlers, notably IS Sodhi, took 3 wickets but could not contain the assault led by Pant. Krishnappa Gowtham and Shreyas Gopal also chipped in but were unable to stop the inevitable.

Conclusion

Delhi Capitals' convincing win highlighted their strong bowling lineup, which restricted Rajasthan Royals to a meager total. In contrast, the batting effort anchored by Rishabh Pant showcased their potential as serious contenders in the IPL 2019 season. The Capitals' victory not only provided them with crucial points but significantly boosted their morale as they aim for a strong finish in the tournament.

Stay tuned for more updates and match analyses as the IPL 2019 unfolds!

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