DC vs PBKS IPL 2021 Highlights: Shikhar Dhawan Smashes 92 As Delhi Capitals Chase Down 196 To Beat Punjab Kings
DC vs PBKS IPL Highlights 2021, Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings: DC finished the run-chase in style with more than an over and six wickets to spare, thanks to a Marcus Stoinis-show at the end.
Delhi Capitals (DC) registered their second win of IPL 2021 in style as they blew away Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowlers to overhaul the 196-run target with ease. After openers Prithvi Shaw (32 runs off 17 balls) and Shikhar Dhawan (92 runs off 49 balls) scored at a brisk rate at the start of the innings to give a strong opening to DC in their pursuit of the 196-run target, Marcus Stoinis (27 runs in 13 balls) and Rishabh Pant scored six and boundaries at will against the likes of Riley Meredith and Mohammed Shami. PBKS failed to put a check on the rising run-rate as DC finished the game in the penultimate over. After the win, DC are place second in the points table where PBKS are reeling down at the seventh. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2021 Match 11Â Highlights Between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) from Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Marcus Stoinis blitz helped DC put a clinical finish at the end as Punjab Kings' bowlers lost their direction entirely to gift a six-wicket win to DC. Shami and Meredith couldn't handle the pressure as they gave away crucial runs in the middle-overs which put the game out of their grasp completely. Shaw, Dhawan, Pant, Stoinis all joined the run-fest to help DC overhaul the 196-run target and earn their second win of the tournament.
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Shikhar Dhawan opens up his body to transfer weight and play one on the leg side for a beautiful four. Partnership reaches 47 runs with Steven Smith. DC 106/1 after 10.4 overs.
Shikhar Dhawan square cuts the ball cleverly towards the third-man boundary for a four off Deepak Hooda. Chris Gayle fails to get down and stop the ball.
Australia's Steven Smith gets to touch the ball in the middle for the first time after getting benched for two straight games. DC 65-1 after 6.4 overs.
Looks like the Delhi Capitals batsmen can even find gaps with eyes blindfolded. Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan giving DC the right start needed to chase 196 runs.
PBKS finish at 195/4 in 20 overs. A strong start by KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal followed by some hard hitting by Deepak Hooda means DC need a mammoth 196 runs to win in their allotted 20 overs. Rishabh Pant and company will need to put their best foot forward to overhaul this target to earn their second victory. Tune in for an exciting run-chase!