Delhi Capitals cruised to an 8-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in Match of IPL, with Abishek Porel playing a starring role. Chasing, Porel’s explosive off balls set the tone for DC’s clinical chase, supported by KL Rahul’s unbeaten 57 as the team reached the target in just.5 overs.
Key Moments:
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LSG’s Collapse: After a strong 87/0 start, LSG crumbled to 159/6, with Mukesh Kumar (4/33) triggering a middle-order collapse.
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Rahul’s Milestone: The DC skipper crossed 5,00 IPL career runs during his composed innings, anchoring the chase alongside Axar Patel’s unbeaten.
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Bowling Impact: DC’s pacers, including Mitchell Starc (1/25), restricted LSG despite Aiden Markram’s fighting.
The win keeps DC level with Gujarat Titans at the top of the table, while LSG’s playoff hopes take a hit.
