At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, Delhi Capitals upset Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 runs in a tight game. As SRH attempted to chase down 145, the Delhi Capitals limited them to 137 for 6 in 20 overs with two wickets each from Anrich Nortje and Axar Patel.Â
Earlier, the Orange Army was able to confine the Delhi Capitals to 144 for 9 in 20 overs because of outstanding spells from Washington Sundar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. As Delhi struggled to get going, Sundar (3 for 28) picked up three wickets, and Bhuvneshwar (2 for 11) produced a dominating performance. David Warner, the captain of DC, decided to bat first after winning the toss. That eventually turned out to be decisive as it became difficult as the game progressed.
Axar Patel was the man of the match for his all-round effort with bat and ball. The left-arm all-rounder yet again scored crucial runs for his side when the team was in trouble. He scored run a ball 34 and took 2 for 21 in his 4 overs.
But his effort could have been of no use had Mukesh Kumar not held his nerve in the final over. Defending 13 runs in the final over, the pacer bowled 6 accurate yorkers to seal the deal for the Capitals.
DC skipper David Warner congratulated Mukesh for his outstanding performance in the final over. He said that the bowler was outstanding in the final over. The skipper also praised their spin twins Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav for being a ‘rock’ for the team throughout the year.
Warner talks about Mukesh Kumar and the spinners
“Mukesh under pressure was amazing. Well done to him and the two spinners, they’ve been our rock. These two are experienced bowlers, they are never going to let you down,” Warner said.
Anrich Nortje also praised the young bowler for keeping calm under pressure. He said that Mukesh was extremely focused and executed his plans to perfection.Â
“He was very clear with the plans and he focused. He took his time and executed it well, that was really inspiring.”
His father’s wish to see his son play in the IPL became a reality when Delhi Capitals bid Rs 5.5 million for his services at the IPL 2023 Auction. Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals engaged in a bidding battle over Mukesh’s starting price of Rs 20 lakh. As soon as offers crossed Rs 2 crore, Punjab Kings entered the auction. DC maintained their bid and paid him Rs. 5.5 crore.
His father’s wish to see his son play in the IPL became a reality when Delhi Capitals bid Rs 5.5 million for his services at the IPL 2023 Auction. Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals engaged in a bidding battle over Mukesh’s starting price of Rs 20 lakh. As soon as offers crossed Rs 2 crore, Punjab Kings entered the auction. DC maintained their bid and paid him Rs. 5.5 crore. Now he is repaying the faith of the Delhi Capitals.
Delhi Capitals will again take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 29th April, Saturday.
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