In a thrilling encounter at Lucknow, Delhi Capitals’ (DC) pace sensation Mukesh Kumar turned the tide with a sensational four-wicket haul, dismantling the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batting lineup. What seemed like a smooth sail for LSG, cruising at 98/1, quickly turned into a nightmare as they collapsed to 159/6, thanks to Mukesh’s fiery spell.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 14th over when Mukesh struck twice, sending Abdul Samad and Mitchell Marsh back to the pavilion. Despite conceding a few boundaries in the final over, Mukesh had the last laugh, dismissing Ayush Badoni and LSG skipper Rishabh Pant on the last delivery. His figures of 4/33 not only marked his best performance of the season but also earned him the Player of the Match award.
Marsh’s Dismissal: The Game-Changer
“I really enjoyed bowling on this wicket. Before my second over, I had a chat with the other bowlers, and they mentioned that the ball was stopping a bit. So, I decided to mix it up. I always communicate with the skipper about my plans, whether it’s slower balls or yorkers. Marsh’s wicket was crucial, and getting him out was key for the team at that moment,” Mukesh Kumar revealed in the post-match presentation.
Chasing a modest target of 160, DC made light work of it, reaching the target with 13 balls and eight wickets to spare. KL Rahul, playing against his former team, anchored the innings with an unbeaten half-century. Abishek Porel set the tone with a well-crafted fifty, while skipper Axar Patel added a blistering 34 off 20 balls to seal the victory in style.
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