The bowlers stood up for their kind and helped to bring some rationality and balance back to the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Rishabh Pant then guided the Delhi Capitals to a low-scoring victory over the Gujarat Titans, winning by six wickets.
After being thrashed all over the park in the final few games of the lucrative season, the bowlers finally had a say as the Capitals chose to field first and thrashed the Gujarat Titans for 89 in 17.3 overs.
With a 3/14 average, Mukesh Kumar was DC’s most effective bowler. Ishant Sharma (2/8) and Tristan Stubbs (2/11) each claimed two wickets.
With Net Run Rate anticipated to play a role as a differentiator amongst teams in the business end, Delhi were determined to reach the target as soon as possible.Following the plan, Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, who scored a half-century on his IPL debut, hit a six and a four off Sandeep Warrier’s bowling in the opening over.
Delhi Capitals defeats Gujarat Titans by 6 wickets as bowlers dominate in Ahmedabad
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