The Delhi Capitals (DC) scripted a much-needed turnaround in their IPL 2024 campaign, defeating the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets on Friday night. This victory not only propelled them off the bottom of the points table but also shattered LSG’s perfect record chasing 160+ scores while batting first.
Kuldeep’s Redemption and Fraser-McGurk’s Debut Delight
The architect of DC’s win was returning spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Fresh from injury, Kuldeep wreaked havoc on the LSG top order, claiming three crucial wickets within his first nine deliveries. His inspired spell left LSG reeling at 77/5, effectively breaking the backbone of their batting lineup.
While LSG managed to reach a respectable 160 thanks to a late fightback from Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan, the target was deemed insufficient against a determined DC batting unit. Young Australian debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk stole the show with a scintillating half-century on his first IPL appearance. The 22-year-old from Melbourne displayed his power-hitting prowess, clearing the ropes on four occasions and reaching his fifty off just 31 balls.
A Crucial Shift in the Standings
This victory marks a significant turning point for the Delhi Capitals. After enduring a string of defeats, they have registered their second win of the season and climbed to the ninth position in the IPL 2024 points table. Conversely, the loss has pushed LSG down a notch to the fourth spot.
The top of the table remains occupied by the in-form Rajasthan Royals, who have amassed eight points from their five matches. While the chasing dominance of LSG has been halted, the competition for playoff positions remains wide open. Several teams, including DC, are now poised to make a push for the top four as the tournament progresses.
IPL 2024 Points Table: Updated After LSG vs DC Match 26
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.871 |
| 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.528 |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.666 |
| 4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.436 |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.344 |
| 6 | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.637 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.073 |
| 8 | Punjab Kings | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.196 |
| 9 | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.975 |
| 10 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1.124. |
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