The IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur was a thrilling encounter that saw the Rajasthan Royals emerge victorious by a margin of 12 runs.
Riyan Parag's Heroics for Rajasthan Royals
One of the standout performers of the match was Riyan Parag, the young talent from Rajasthan Royals. Parag's unbeaten knock of 82 runs played a pivotal role in setting up RR's total of 185/5. His innings provided the stability needed after an initial collapse of the top order.
Delhi Capitals' Chase
In response to Rajasthan Royals' target, Delhi Capitals started their innings strongly with Mitch Marsh and David Warner showcasing aggressive batting. However, the momentum shifted when Nandre Burger and Yuzvendra Chahal struck with double wickets each, putting Delhi on the back foot.
Key Moments of the Match
- Burger's double strikes removed Marsh and Ricky Bhui, halting Delhi's momentum.
- Warner and Pant steadied the chase, but their dismissals by Avesh Khan and Chahal respectively tilted the match in RR's favor.
- Stubbs and Patel's efforts were not enough as Delhi fell short by 12 runs.
Head-to-Head Comparison
The rivalry between RR and DC has seen some intense battles in recent years. Looking at their past five encounters, RR has won three matches while DC has emerged victorious in two.
Playing XI of Both Teams
Rajasthan Royals (RR) 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
Delhi Capitals (DC) 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