Coming into Rajasthan Royals' match against Delhi Capitals, Chris Morris had been the hot topic of conversation. He became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history when the Royals picked him up for Rs 16.25 crore, leading to immense scrutiny and immediate pressure to perform. Then, in the Royals' opening game against Punjab Kings, with the team needing five runs off two deliveries, he was denied a single by captain Sanju Samson, even as they went on to lose.
RR vs DC, IPL 2021: How RR Knew Chris Morris Would "Handle It" In Close Match vs DC. Watch
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RR vs DC, IPL 2021: Chris Morris delivered the knockout punch on Delhi Capitals with an unbeaten 36 off 18 balls to give Rajasthan Royals their first win of the season.
Chris Morris's brilliant knock guided Rajasthan Royals to a 3-wicket win over Delhi Capitals.© RR/Instagram
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Chris Morris starred in Rajasthan Royals' 3-wicket win over DC
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Chris Morris smashed an unbeaten 36 off 18 balls for RR
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Rajasthan Royals posted a video of Chris Morris after the match
Morris did indeed handle it, as his rescue act saw the Royals post their first win of the season.
When David Miller departed after hitting 62 off 43 deliveries, Morris took the onus of seeing the team to the finish line, and smashed four sixes in the last two overs to seal victory with two balls remaining.
After a terrific bowling performance that saw them restrict DC to 147/8, the Royals got off to a horror start and were struggling at 42/5 after 9.2 overs.
But Miller's half-century and a handy 17-ball 19 from Rahul Tewatia meant they stayed in the hunt and Morris delivered the perfect finish.
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