Nicholas Pooran’s formidable batting against the Delhi Capitals demanded something extraordinary to dismiss him, and Axar Patel delivered precisely that. The DC all-rounder’s exceptional catch sent the Lucknow Super Giants’ star back to the pavilion, tipping the scales in his team’s favour. Despite chasing a daunting 209-run target, LSG found themselves in dire straits at 44 for 4 and then 71 for 5.
Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 20-ball fifty briefly resurrected their hopes, but his innings was cut short by Patel’s acrobatic fielding. In the 12th over, Mukesh Kumar served a short delivery wide outside off-stump, tempting Pooran to unleash his signature aggressive strokeplay.
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The West Indies maestro obliged, connecting well and directing the ball towards the covers. It seemed destined for the boundary until Patel intervened with a stunning dive to his right, plucking the ball out of the air. Pooran’s departure, after a blistering 61 off 27 deliveries, dealt a severe blow to LSG’s aspirations, comprising six fours and four sixes.
Massive moment in the game!
Axar Patel with a sharp catch & Delhi Capitals celebrate the big wicket of Nicholas Pooran 🥳
He goes back for an explosive 61(27)
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At the time of reporting, DC were placed at 156 for 7 in the 17th over, with Arshad Khan and Yudhvir Singh Charak holding the fort for LSG. In the preceding innings, Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs powered DC to a formidable total of 208 for 7 in 20 overs.
Abhishek Porel’s aggressive 58 off 33 balls and Stubbs’ unbeaten 57 off 25 balls laid the foundation for their commanding scoreline.
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Reflecting on his innings, Stubbs acknowledged the initial challenges he faced but expressed satisfaction with his eventual rhythm. He emphasized his ability to adjust his tempo during the innings, underscoring the significance of contributing to a substantial total. Stubbs also relished the electrifying atmosphere of playing in front of a large crowd, underscoring the exhilarating experience.
