RR vs DC Ball by Ball Commentary
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Delhi Capitals
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Match Details
Venue
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Toss
Delhi Capitals, elected to field
Series
Indian Premier League, 2023
Series Period
31 Mar 2023 - 28 May 2023
Match Day
08 Apr 2023 - D/N (20 - over match)
Umpires
Navdeep Singh (IND), Saidharshan Kumar (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
Match Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)
Streaming Platform
Jio Cinema
Broadcasting Platform
Star Sports
Sandeep Sharma to Kuldeep Yadav, 1 run
Goes full and in line with the stumps. Kuldeep Yadav gets low and sweeps this behind square on the leg side for a run to end the inning. Rajasthan win by 57 runs!
Sandeep Sharma to Kuldeep Yadav, no run
On a good length and outside off. Kuldeep Yadav miscues his shot towards backward point.
Sandeep Sharma to Kuldeep Yadav, no run
Bowls this slightly full and outside off. Kuldeep Yadav looks to hit through the line but misses.
Sandeep Sharma to Mukesh Kumar, 1 run
Sandeep Sharma bowls this on a good length and outside off. Mukesh Kumar knocks this to long on and gets off the mark with a single.
Sandeep Sharma to Anrich Nortje, no run
OUT! TIMBER! Another one bites the dust and Anrich Nortje departs on a duck! This is on a good length and outside off. Anrich Nortje looks to play this leg side but misses and the stumps are rattled. Can Rajasthan get Delhi all out?
Sandeep Sharma to Kuldeep Yadav, 1 run
Sandeep Sharma bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Kuldeep Yadav clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, no run
OUT! LBW! David Warner's vigil comes to an end and he finally makes the long walk back to the hut! Yuzvendra Chahal flights this one wide outside off on a shortish length but gets a sharp turn. David Warner misses his sweep shot and gets hit on his stomach. Yuzvendra Chahal is the only player that is appealing but the umpire raises his finger. David Warner goes for the review and the UltraEdge shows no bat is involved. Three reds on Ball Tracking means Delhi lose their 8th wicket and is staring down the barrel of defeat.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Kuldeep Yadav, 1 run
Goes full and outside off. Kuldeep Yadav digs this down to long off for one.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Kuldeep Yadav, no run
Flights this full and outside off. Kuldeep Yadav attempts the reverse sweep and gets beaten all ends up.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Kuldeep Yadav, no run
Flighted full and outside off. Kuldeep Sen looks to sweep and finds the short fine fielder.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Abishek Porel, no run
OUT! CAUGHT! Yuzvendra Chahal gets his second and Abishek Porel short stay at the wicket comes to an end! He flights this full and outside the off pole. Abishek Porel looks to go aerial this time on the leg side and does not connect well. The ball goes into the hands of Shimron Hetmyer at deep mid-wicket and Delhi lose their seventh wicket. Kuldeep Yadav makes his way out to the middle.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, 1 run
Yuzvendra Chahal bowls this short and outside off. David Warner pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.
Jason Holder to Abishek Porel, 4 runs
FOUR! Abishek Porel is showing how it has to be done! Jason Holder bowls this full and outside off. Abishek Porel strokes this towards deep cover for four runs.
Jason Holder to David Warner, 1 run
This is bowled full as well and outside off. David Warner goes into the air on the off side and gets this to deep cover for one.
Jason Holder to David Warner, no run
Bowls this full and wide outside off. David Warner reaches for it and hits it to the cover fielder.
Jason Holder to Abishek Porel, 1 run
Nails the yorker this time from 'round the wicket and at the stumps. Abishek Porel digs this out to deep backward point and collects one.
Jason Holder to David Warner, 1 run
This is full as well and in line with the stumps. David Warner clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Jason Holder to Abishek Porel, 1 run
Jason Holder bowls a slower delivery full and going down leg. Abishek Porel looks to go leg side but misses and the ball goes off his pads into the leg side. They take a leg bye.
Murugan Ashwin to Abishek Porel, 1 run
Bowls a googly outside off. Abishek Porel works this through covers for a single and will keep strike.
Murugan Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
Flights this full and outside off. David Warner looks to go hard once again and gets a top edge. The bowler does not go for the catch as this is a Free Hit.
Murugan Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
Drama, Warner is caught but it turns out to be a no ball. This is short and wide outside off. David Warner makes room and looks to go over covers but does not time this one well. Hits this in the air and Yashasvi Jaiswal catches this well over his head. Wait a moment here! The umpires are having a discussion and they are checking to see if Yashasvi Jaiswal is inside the 30-meter circle and looks like he is not. The decision will be reversed as Rajasthan had one extra fielder than allowed outside the ring. David Warner survives.
Murugan Ashwin to David Warner, 2 runs
Flights this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner clips this towards deep square leg for two more.
Murugan Ashwin to David Warner, 2 runs
This is short and wide outside off. David Warner pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs.
Murugan Ashwin to Abishek Porel, 1 run
Flights this full and outside off. Abishek Porel knocks this into the off side and takes one.
Murugan Ashwin to David Warner, 3 runs
Murugan Ashwin flights this full and outside the off stump. David Warner looks for the reverse sweep and hits this high towards deep cover for a couple of runs. Some sloppy fielding allows them to take a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Abishek Porel, no run
Tosses this full and on a leg stump line. Abishek Porel dabs this back to the bowler's left.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Abishek Porel, no run
Flighted full and outside off. Abishek Porel pushes forward but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Abishek Porel, no run
Floats this full and outside the off pole. Abishek Porel looks to play at this and gets and outside edge towards backward point.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rovman Powell, no run
OUT! CAUGHT! Ravichandran Ashwin gets another wicket and the dangerous Rovman Powell has to depart! Ravichandran Ashwin tosses this full and outside off. Rovman Powell looks to heave this into the leg side and miscues this high into the air. Shimron Hetmyer at deep square leg takes a well-judged catch and Rajasthan have their sixth wicket. They are right on top in this game.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
Ravichandran Ashwin floats this full and outside off. David Warner strokes this down to long on for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! David Warner reaches his FIFTY and finds the gap beautifully now! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. David Warner strokes this to deep cover for four runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rovman Powell, 2 runs
Back of a length, wide of off. Powell hangs back and steers it past backward point for a brace.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Axar Patel, no run
OUT! STUMPED! Exceptional bowling by Chahal. Smart work from the spinner and he gets rid of Patel cheaply. Axar Patel dances down the track, and Chahal sees the movement a bit too early. He flights it up, slower through the air. Patel throws the kitchen sink at it but the ball goes past the inside edge. Sanju Samson gathers the ball at a good height and takes the bails off in a flash.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Axar Patel, 1 run
WIDE! Fuller and quicker, down leg. Patel tries to flick it away but misses. Wide given.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, 1 run
It is very full, on middle, turning into the batter. David Warner gets low and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for just a single. This is not helping Delhi's cause at all.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Axar Patel, 1 run
A single now as Patel drives this full ball past mid on.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, 1 run
Full-length ball, on leg. David Warner whips it to wide of long on for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Axar Patel, 1 run
LEG BYE! Floated and full, sliding down leg. Axar Patel takes a blow on his pads. The ball rolls down to fine leg. Chahal makes a stifled appeal for lbw but clearly missing leg. The batters cross for a leg bye.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! Nicely played. It is pitched up, on leg stump. David Warner flicks it off his pads into mid-wicket. The ball has enough legs to reach the fence.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, no run
Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. David Warner blocks this back towards the bowler.
Sandeep Sharma to Axar Patel, 1 run
Goes full and outside the off pole. Axar Patel eases this down to long on for a single.
Sandeep Sharma to Axar Patel, no run
Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Axar Patel punches this firmly towards cover and is unable to find the gap.
Sandeep Sharma to Axar Patel, no run
A length ball, on middle. Patel closes the face of the bat and works it towards mid on.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, 1 run
Full and on off. Warner drives it to mid on for a single.
Trent Boult to Lalit Yadav, no run
OUT! TIMBER! Trent Boult gets his man! This is bowled from 'round the wicket and on a good length. Gets the ball to come in with the angle and Lalit Yadav looks to heave this across the line. He gets an inside edge onto his leg and the ball ricochets onto the stumps. Lalit Yadav's enterprising inning comes to an end and the partnership ahs finally been broken. Delhi lose their fourth wicket and will need another partnership now.
Trent Boult to Lalit Yadav, 4 runs
FOUR! Lalit Yadav is playing a gem of the innings! Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Lalit Yadav lofts this over the infield and finds the long off fence for four runs.
Trent Boult to David Warner, 1 run
Bowls this one short and outside the off pole. David Warner pulls this towards deep square leg and takes one.
Trent Boult to David Warner, no run
This is on a fullish length served outside off. David Warner looks to hit through the line but gets beaten.
Trent Boult to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
A full toss bowled outside the off pole. Lalit Yadav smacks this towards deep cover for one.
Trent Boult to David Warner, 1 run
Trent Boult goes full and into the stumps. David Warner digs this out towards long on for a run.
Jason Holder to David Warner, 1 run
Goes full and in line with the stumps. David Warner flicks this towards deep square leg for a single and will retain strike.
Jason Holder to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
This is short and wide outside the off stump. Lalit Yadav dabs this into the off side and gets across for a run.
Jason Holder to Lalit Yadav, 2 runs
Jason Holder bowls this full and outside the off pole. Lalit Yadav gets across and flicks this to wide long on for a couple of runs.
Jason Holder to David Warner, 1 run
Bowls this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner flicks this down to long on for a run.
Jason Holder to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Lalit Yadav pushes this through covers for a single.
Jason Holder to Lalit Yadav, 4 runs
FOUR! That is the 50-run partnership between these two! Jason Holder bowls this short and going down leg. Lalit Yadav charges down the wicket and helps this fine over the keeper's head for four runs to fine leg.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, 2 runs
Bowls this short and outside off. David Warner pulls this to the left of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
Flights this one full and on the pads. Lalit Yadav sweeps this uppishly towards deep square leg for a single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Lalit Yadav, 4 runs
FOUR! Yet another reverse sweep and the same result! Yuzvendra Chahal tosses this full and straight. Lalit Yadav manages to beat the backward point fielder for four runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
WIDE! Fires this one full and wide outside off. Lalit Yadav leaves this one alone and the umpire indicates wide.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Lalit Yadav, 4 runs
FOUR! Lalit Yadav manages to get enough bat on this one. Yuzvendra Chahal flights this full and in line with the stumps. Lalit Yadav reverse sweeps this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, 1 run
Short once again and pitching outside leg. David Warner pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for one more.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, 2 runs
Yuzvendra Chahal bowls this short and outside off. David Warner pulls this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
David Warner now flicks this full ball into wicket and crosses.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
WIDE! A bit flatter, down leg. David Warner tries to glance it around the corner but misses. Wide given.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, no run
Full and on off. Warner taps it gently into the off side.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
WIDE! The umpire now signals a wide, as Ashwin spills it way down the leg side.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
On the pads, tucked into the mid-wicket for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
A single now as this is driven to mid off.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
Floated and full, on fourth stump. Yadav takes a step outside the crease and tries to flick it away. The ball takes the leading edge but fortunately lands short of mid off. They take one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
Flatter, outside off. Warner cuts it square on the off side and rotates the strike.
Trent Boult to Lalit Yadav, 2 runs
Length, on leg stump. Yadav flicks it into mid-wicket for a brace. 13 runs come off this over. Just what the doctor ordered for Delhi.
Trent Boult to Lalit Yadav, 4 runs
FOUR! Lalit Yadav now getting into the act. It is a good-length ball, on fifth stump. Yadav gets on top of the bounce and punches it through point for four runs.
Trent Boult to David Warner, 1 run
Boult goes full this time, around off. Warner flicks it to mid on and takes a single.
Trent Boult to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! A welcome boundary for Delhi. Also, David Warner racks up 6000 runs in the Indian T20 League with this boundary. It is a short ball, on the bodyline. David Warner pulls it behind square on the leg side for a cracking boundary.
Trent Boult to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
Much fuller, wide of off. Yadav tries to smack it through the line. The ball rolls down to third man off the outside edge. One taken.
Trent Boult to David Warner, 1 run
A length ball, tucking into the batter, offering no room at all to Warner. The Australian stays inside the crease and nudges it to mid-wicket for just a single.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, 1 run
A good over from Sharma! Only six singles from it. Sharma fires in a yorker, in the blockhole. David Warner digs it out watchfully into the off side and takes a single.
Sandeep Sharma to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
Lalit Yadav charges down the wicket, Sharma sees the movement and goes short. Lalit Yadav does not hesitate at all, he rides the bounce well and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, 1 run
A low full toss, wide of off. Warner slaps it down to long off, but only finds the fielder. He is frustrated as he could not make the most of this freebie.
Sandeep Sharma to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
Very full once again, attacking the pads. Lalit Yadav wrists it towards mid on and takes a single.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, 1 run
Sharma goes full, sliding down leg. Warner stays back and clips it through mid-wicket for one.
Sandeep Sharma to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
A length ball, on the pads. Yadav nudges it into mid-wicket and scampers across for a quick single.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
It is full, angled into the pads. Lalit Yadav presses forward and defends it to mid on. They cross for a single. A tidy start with the ball for Chahal.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, 1 run
Another single now as Warner flicks this full ball towards long on.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Lalit Yadav, 1 run
Chahal gives it a bit too much air this time, full and on off. Yadav knocks it down to long off and crosses.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Lalit Yadav, no run
Lalit Yadav prods and blocks this full ball back to the bowler.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Lalit Yadav, no run
Chahal floats it up, in-line with the stumps. Yadav gets it back to the bowler off the inside edge.
Yuzvendra Chahal to David Warner, 1 run
Darted on the pads, Warner flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Lalit Yadav, 2 runs
Ashwin goes full, on leg. Lalit Yadav flicks it into mid-wicket and collects a brace. Delhi are teetering at 38/3 at the end of Powerplay.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Lalit Yadav, no run
A bit too full, on off. Yadav pushes it into covers.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rilee Rossouw, no run
OUT! CAUGHT! Ravichandran Ashwin gets his first wicket of the night. Rilee Rossouw has to head back to the dressing after getting off to a decent start. Meanwhile, Ashwin continues to rock the world of the left-handers. He adds another wicket to his tally. It is floated and full, on off. Rilee Rossouw goes for the reverse sweep. although the ball lobs off the back of the blade. It travels towards covers. Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a sharp catch diving forward. Delhi in a spot of bother here. Lalit Yadav is the new batter out in the middle.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rilee Rossouw, 2 runs
It is full, attacking the pads. Rilee Rossouw wrists it to deep square leg and collects a brace.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
Very full, wide of off. Warner carves it into covers. They take one before the fielder cuts it out.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
WIDE! A short ball, down the leg side. Warner tries to pull it away but misses. Wide called.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, no run
Flighted ball, full and on off. Warner pushes it gently into covers.
Jason Holder to Rilee Rossouw, 4 runs
FOUR! UP AND AWAY! Jason Holder bowls this short as well and outside off. Rilee Rossouw slaps the ball aerially towards deep point for four more runs.
Jason Holder to Rilee Rossouw, 1 run
WIDE! Goes back 'round the wicket and bowls this short, in line with the stumps. Rilee Rossouw leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide for height.
Jason Holder to David Warner, 1 run
Goes over the wicket now and bowls this full, outside off. David Warner digs this out towards long off and collects a run.
Jason Holder to David Warner, no run
This is bowled short and outside the off stump. David Warner cuts this straight to point.
Jason Holder to David Warner, no run
Jason Holder bowls this from over the wicket and serves this outside off on a good length. David Warner reaches for it and pulls his bat back at the last moment as there is some big movement away.
Jason Holder to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! David Warner looking to be positive here! Jason Holder bowls this full and outside the off pole. David Warner lofts this over the mid off fielder and collects four runs to his kitty.
Jason Holder to Rilee Rossouw, 1 run
Jason Holder starts from 'round the wicket and serves this on a good length, angling into the stumps. Rilee Rossouw dabs this towards point and takes a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rilee Rossouw, 1 run
Bowls this full as well and outside off. Rilee Rossouw gets forward and dabs the ball to the right of the bowler. Ravichandran Ashwin misfields and they take one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 1 run
Flights this full and into the stumps. David Warner eases this down to long on for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! David Warner uses the depth of the crease well here! Ravichandran Ashwin bowls this short and outside the off stump. David Warner rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rilee Rossouw, 1 run
Tosses this one full and just outside off. Rilee Rossouw dabs this towards cover with soft hands and takes one.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rilee Rossouw, no run
Slightly short and outside the off stump. Rilee Rossouw goes on the back foot and mistimes the ball towards cover.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rilee Rossouw, no run
Ravichandran Ashwin floats this full and into the stumps. Rilee Rossouw blocks this back to the bowler.
Trent Boult to David Warner, no run
Continues to keep it tight and bowls on a good length. David Warner knocks this towards the mid on fielder as well.
Trent Boult to David Warner, no run
This is in line with the stumps on a good length. David Warner blocks this towards mid on.
Trent Boult to David Warner, no run
Bowls this on a length as well and outside the off pole. David Warner mistimes his shot to the cover fielder.
Trent Boult to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! David Warner finds the gap this time! This is bowled on a length and outside off. David Warner knocks this towards deep cover-point for four more runs.
Trent Boult to Rilee Rossouw, 1 run
Bowls this full an into the stumps. Rilee Rossouw flicks this towards square leg and takes a run.
Trent Boult to Rilee Rossouw, 4 runs
FOUR! Rilee Rossouw opens his account with a streaky boundary! Trent Boult bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Rilee Rossouw hits this just over point for four runs.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, no run
Goes full and outside the off stump. David Warner strokes this firmly towards cover.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! David Warner is finally off the mark! Sandeep Sharma bowls this short and outside the off stump. David Warner pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, no run
BEATEN! Sandeep Sharma serves this on a good length and angling away from the left-hander, outside off. David Warner hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, no run
Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. David Warner flicks this towards square leg. for the third dot ball in a row.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, no run
Delivers this full and in line with the stumps. David Warner knocks this towards the mid off fielder.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, no run
Goes fuller and wide outside off. David Warner looks to stroke this away but misses.
Sandeep Sharma to David Warner, 1 run
WIDE! Sandeep Sharma bowls a rusty delivery short and going down leg. David Warner leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide.
Trent Boult to Rilee Rossouw, no run
It is very full, and straight, around off. Rilee Rossouw defends it back to the bowler. Trent Boult starts his spell with a two-wicket maiden. An ideal start for Rajasthan.
Trent Boult to Rilee Rossouw, no run
A beautiful delivery for a hat-trick ball! This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off stump. Rilee Rossouw feels for the ball and gets beaten all ends up.
Trent Boult to Manish Pandey, no run
OUT! Two wickets in two balls and Trent Boult is on fire here! Manish Pandey departs on a golden duck and this is just the start Rajasthan wanted! Trent Boult bowls this full and in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Manish Pandey falls over the ball as he looks to play this into the leg side and misses his shot. The ball raps against the pads and there is a huge appeal from all the players around the bat. The umpire raises his finger and the Manish Pandey consults with David Warner before going upstairs. UltraEdge shows there is not bat involved and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. Manish Pandey makes the long walk back and Delhi lose two wickets in quick time.
Trent Boult to Prithvi Shaw, no run
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Trent Boult gets the breakthrough as he so often does and the Impact Player does not work for Delhi! This is an absolute jaffer from the left-arm pace bowler! He serves this full and just outside the off stump. Prithvi Shaw looks to play this leg side but the ball keeps its line and takes the outside edge of the bat. Sanju Samson takes an absolute blinder behind the wicket as he dives full length to his right. Rajasthan draw first blood and Prithvi Shaw has to depart.
Trent Boult to Prithvi Shaw, no run
Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this on an off-stump line. Prithvi Shaw misses the ball as looks to play this into the leg side and gets hit it high on the pads.
Trent Boult to Prithvi Shaw, no run
Trent Boult bowls this on a good length and aims this for the pads. Prithvi Shaw looks to flick this away but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards the leg gully fielder that has been placed.