RR vs DC LIVE, IPL 2024: It was a day Riyan Parag would not forget. The potential he had so far has finally paid off as Parag’s 45-ball 84 powered Rajasthan Royals to 185/5 in 20 overs after being sent to bat. Earlier, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl.
David Warner falls for 49
Avesh Khan has broken the stand and it’s David Warner who departs. He got a thick outside edge and Sandeep Sharma took an excellent catch.
DC 97/3 after 11.2
Warner eyes 50
David Warner is marching towards half-century. Rishabh Pant is yet to get going and he is on 23 off 20. DC need 93 more off 54.
DC 93/2 after 11
Lifeline!
Poor from Ashwin and both Rishabh Pant and David Warner survive a run-out chance. Poor throw from Yashasvi Jaiswal and poor carry by Ashwin. And the two bring up 50-run partnership as a result.
DC 80/2 after 9
Warner on the charge!
David Warner is making a statement here. He is on the assault and is striking at 200. After end of powerplay, DC fight on.
DC 59/2 after 6
Bang bang!
Nandre Burger has struck again and it’s Ricky Bhui who departs for a two-ball duck. Rishabh Pant has come to the crease and he needs to show his class with David Warner.
DC 47/2 after 5
Burger strikes!
Nandre Burger has struck and Delhi Capitals have lost their first wicket. He cleans up Marsh who was off to a good start.
DC 30/1 after 3.2
Aussie power!
David Warner & Mitchell Marsh are off to a good start in a big 186 chase. Marsh is the aggressor as he smashes 11-ball 23 to take DC to 29/0 in 3 overs.
Drama!
RR vs DC always brings up drama. And once again, there is one from DC. DC coach Ricky Ponting has an animated chat with umpire Nitin Menon. Ponting questions why Rajasthan Royals have five overseas players on the field. Jos Buttler argues with Ponting from the ground.
Warner & Marsh begin 186 chase
It’s a huge chase from what appeared to be Delhi’s game at one point. And now, Warner and Marsh will have to give DC a good start.
Riyan Parag 2nd in Orange Cap list with 127 runs
Rajasthan 185/5
From 36/3 in 7.4 overs, Rajasthan Royals have posted 185/5 in 20 overs. And it’s all down to Riyan Parag. His 45-ball 85-run powerhitting class takes Rajasthan to a winning total.
4, 4, 6, 4, 6, 1
Riyan Parag smashes Anrich Nortje all over the park. Two of the boundaries have come trough outside edges. But he has smashed two sixes to end the RR innings with 25 runs off the last over.
RR 185/5 after 20 overs.
Last over!
Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer have taken RR to a comfortable total. RR are 160/5 with another over to go.
RR 160/5 after 19 overs.
Nortje strikes
Dhruv Jurel tried to innovate a shot. But he fails and Anrich Nortje gets a wicket. But Riyan Parag is still there.
RR 142/5 after 17.2 overs.
50 for Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag gets to his half-century after missing out in the first game. He has been a revelation this season and is playing that way. He has rescued Rajasthan from danger.
RR 130/4 after 17 overs.
SKY in awe of Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag on fire
Riyan Parag is firing from all cylinders. He moves to 40 after an excellent knock in the first match. The youngster is a revelation this season.
RR 108/4 after 15
Ashwin falls!
29 off 19 at No 5: Ashwin has played one of the best knocks of his IPL career. But it ends as Axar Patel strikes. Ashwin tried to go for another big hit but the dimesion of the ground doesn’t allow him.
RR 90/4 after 13.3
Ashwin – call me maybe!
Ashwin, promoted to No 5, is looking like a proper batter. In fact, his assault on Kuldeep has brought RR back in the game with a 54-run stand after they were down 36/3.
Halfway through
Rajasthan Royals are struggling to score and the pitch is not helping them in any way. But it’s not the end as they have Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal in their ranks. RR can defend if they post 150. At the momet, Ashwin and Riyan Parag are on the crease.
RR 58/3 after 10 overs
Missed Rishabh Pant?
Rishabh Pant went against the flow. He was the only one who was confident and he took the review and result? Kuldeep Yadav gets a wicket and it’s the big fish Jos Buttler who departs.
RR 36/3 after 7.4
End of powerplay!
SRH scored 81/1, MI scored 76/2. And today, Rajasthan Royals have only managed 31/2 after 6. Don’t expect fireworks today.
Big blow!
No luck today for Sanju Samson and it’s Khaleel Ahmed who strikes. Samson pokes a delivery to Rishabh Pant and RR are in trouble.
RR 30/2 after 5.2.
Anrich Nortje time!
The injury struggles end and Anirch Nortje returns ahead of T20 World Cup. He is crucial to DC’s plans and he has a point to prove after being excluded from the South Africa central contracts.
RR 29/1 after 5.
Sanju gets going
Three consecutive boundaries by Sanju Samson after four dots in a row. Samson smashed 82 in the last match and RR will depend on him a lot. RR 26/1 after 6.
Jaiswal cleaned up!
Do not expect 277 again tonight. The dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal falls fir 5 as Mukesh Kumar cleans him up for first wicket. RR 9/1 after 1.5.
Jaiswal-Buttler begin
Time for fireworks as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler begin for Rajsthan Royals. They were the second quickest partners in IPL 2023.
Delhi Capitals Subs
Abhishek Porel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Pravin Dubey, Kumar Kushgara, Rasikh Dar
Rajasthan Royals Subs
Rovman Powell, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey, Kuldeep Sen
Rishabh Pant plays 100th match for DC
Delhi Capitals Playing XI
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Ricky Bhui, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan
Sanju Samson speaks
We would have bowled first, dew could come in the second innings. Both pitches have an even covering of grass, but the last match was an afternoon game. All the 10 teams are geared up and prepared well, we just need to follow the process and not think too much, then we will be fine. Same team for us.
Rishabh Pant speaks
We’ll bowl first. The wicket looks fine and we want to use it, there might be some dew in the 2nd innings. Feels good to play 100 matches for the same franchise, but every game is important for me. Most of the concerns are regarding injury, but these are things you can’t control. Two changes for us – Ishant hasn’t recovered, Shai Hope has a back spasm. Anrich Nortje and Mukesh Kumar come in.
Toss Update
Rishabh Pant wins toss, opts to bowl against Rajasthan Royals.
Speedsters meet
The preparations are in full swing
Abhishek Porel speaks
DC found a new hero in Abhishek Porel against Punjab Kings.
Nortje returns, Ishant fit
Anrich Nortje returns for Delhi capitals. After missing the first match, the Protean pacer is all set for a comeback for DC. Ishant Sharma, who suffered an injury in the last game, is also available for selection having recovered.
8/8, can DC break the streak?
So far, all home teams have won their matches, making it 8 out of 8. With Delhi Capitals visiting Rajasthan, can they break the jinx?
Sanju Samson vs Rishabh Pant
There have been debates over who is the better T20 player among Sanju and Rishabh. And now, it returns once again as the two face off. Both keeper-batters are in race for a spot in the T20 World Cup. And both will have to play another crucial knock again.
Sourav Ganguly on leaving out Prithvi Shaw
We decided on Mitchell Marsh and David Warner to open. Ricky Bhui is a middle order batsman. They bat in different positions. It’s not Ricky Bhui for Prithvi Shaw but it’s a different opening combination. They opened for Australia at the top and have done well together, so we decided to open with them.
RR vs DC Head to Head
Total Matches: 27
RR Won: 14
DC Won: 13
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nandre Burger, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Prasidh Krishna, Donovan Ferreira, Abid Mushtaq, Kunal Singh Rathore
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Vicky Ostwal, Praveen Dubey, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Prithvi Shaw, Lalit Yadav, Rasikh Dar Salam, Kumar Kushagra, Yash Dhull, Swastik Chikara
