72 runs were scored in the first 7 overs. It seemed that Delhi Capitals would score over 200. But Delhi’s innings was lost as soon as the first three batters were out. Rishabh Pant came to play after 15 months. He scored 18 runs off 13 balls with the bat. Despite a good start, Delhi came under pressure as wickets fell quickly in the later stages. Bengal’s Abhishek Pordel played a stormy innings at the end. In the last over Made 25 runs. 20 overs due to Abhishek Delhi lost 6 wickets and scored 174 runs ie.Punjab Kings to win their first match The target ahead is 175 runs.
Punjab captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, going against his plan, two Delhi openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh started well. The two Australians were playing big shots from the start. They were using the power play. 35 runs in the first 3 overs. Arshdeep Singh gave Delhi the first blow. He dismissed Marsh for 20 runs.
Although Marsh was out, Warner was making quick runs along with Shai Hope who dropped to number three. Harshal Patel gave Delhi the second blow. He dismissed Warner after 29 runs. Hoping for 33 runs. Panth came in to bat after Wani’s dismissal. As long as he was at the crease, there didn’t seem to be any problems. There was no problem with leaning shots or running. He hit two fours. He was dismissed by Harshal after scoring 18 runspath
