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IPL 2024, DC vs RR highlights (Match 56) : DC score 221/8 & in reply RR score 201/8. DC win by 20 Runs

May 08, 2024 / 12:10 am IST

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, filled with thrilling matches and nail-biting finishes. One such match that had fans on the edge of their seats was the 56th match of the season between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR), which took place on May 7, 2024. Let’s dive into the details of this electrifying encounter.

Setting the Stage: Match Details

The match was held at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, a venue known for its electric atmosphere and high-scoring games. The evening match started at 7.30 PM IST, under the floodlights, adding to the drama. RR Won the Toss and Elected to Field First.

First Innings: Dominant batting display from the hosts DC help set a target of 222

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Jake Fraser – Mcgurk, Abishek Porel & Tristan Stubbs step it up for DC and put on a show.

 

Abishek Porel: He scored the highest number of runs with 65 off 36 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. 

Jake Fraser-McGurk: He was the second-highest scorer, making 50 runs off just 20 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. 

Tristan Stubbs: He also made a significant contribution with 41 runs off 20 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. 

 

These 3 players played crucial innings for DC in helping their team achieve a competitive total.

 

Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers for RR.

 

Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin also bowled 4 overs, conceded 24 runs, and took 3 wickets. His economy rate was 6, and he maintained an average of 8 runs per wicket. 

Second Innings: Captain Sanju Samson's 86 (46) gone in Vain as RR fall short by 20 runs

Was this catch the turning point of the match?

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The top scorers in the match were:

Sanju Samson (c)(wk): He scored the highest number of runs, making an impressive 86 runs off 46 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes.

Shubham Dubey: He also made a significant contribution, scoring 25 runs off 12 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes.

Jos Buttler: He contributed 19 runs off 17 balls before being bowled by Axar Patel.

These players played pivotal roles in their team’s batting performance, but they fell 20 runs short of the target.

 

Kuldeep was the pick of the bowlers for DC.

 

Kuldeep Yadav: He bowled 4 overs, conceded 25 runs, and took 2 wickets. His economy rate was 6.25, and he maintained an average of 12.5 runs per wicket.