DC crush RR by 7 wickets in high-scoring IPL thriller
Delhi Capitals registered a commanding seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL clash on Friday, completing their highest successful run chase against the side.
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KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka starred with fluent half-centuries, powering DC to a comfortable chase.
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Riyan Parag top-scored for Rajasthan Royals with a brilliant 90 off just 50 balls, helping them post a challenging 225 for 6 in 20 overs.ย Chasing 226, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka forged a blistering 102-run opening stand in just 9.3 overs. Nissanka entertained with some powerful pull shots, including three sixes, before falling to Ravindra Jadeja.
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Rahul then added a crucial 61-run partnership with Nitish Rana (33) to keep the momentum going. After both departed in quick succession, DC needed 49 of 26 balls.
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Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs then held their nerve in the death overs to seal a comfortable victory with 5 balls to spare.
Brief Scores:
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RR: 225/6 in 20 overs (Riyan Parag 90)
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DC: 226/3 in 19.1 overs (KL Rahul & Pathum Nissanka half-centuries)
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