IPL 2022: Mohammed Azharuddin Criticises Delhi Capitals' "Completely Unacceptable" Behaviour Over No-Ball Controversy

Former India captain and legendary batter Mohammed Azharuddin on Friday criticised the Delhi Capitals after the no-ball controversy in the 19th over of their innings which saw captain Rishabh Pant asking the batters to walk off the field. "Bad sportsman spirit on display by #DelhiCapitals Cricket is a game of gentlemen and this behaviour is completely unacceptable. #IPL20222 #DCvsRR," tweeted Azharuddin.

Bad sportsman spirit on display by #DelhiCapitals
Cricket is a game of gentlemen and this behaviour is completely unacceptable. #IPL20222 #DCvsRR

— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) April 22, 2022

The last over no-ball drama between DC and RR saw Delhi Capitals' skipper gesturing at his batters to walk off the field after the umpire denied the side a possible no-ball. With 36 runs needed off the last six balls for Delhi Capitals, Rovman Powell hit sixes of the first two balls of the over to left-arm pacer Obed McCoy.

On the third ball, he again hit a full-toss for a maximum and that delivery according to Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant and team management was a no-ball.

Coming to the match, Rajasthan Royals put up the highest score of the ongoing IPL season on the board, finishing with 222/2 in their 20 overs, thanks to Jos Buttler's (116) third hundred of the season and Devdutt Paddikal (54). 

Sanju Samson chipped in with a brilliant cameo of 46 not out off just 19 balls. 

Chasing 223, Delhi reached 55/2 at the end of the powerplay. Useful knocks from Prithvi Shaw (37), Rishabh Pant (44), Lalit Yadav (37) and Rovman Powell (36*) kept the hopes alive for the Capitals, but they fell 15 runs short of the target.

Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers for RR with his spell of 3/22 in four overs, which also included a wicket-maiden. Jos Buttler earned the 'Player of the Match' for his century.

With this win, the Royals are at the top of the points tally with 10 points and will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 26. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are at the sixth place in the table with 6 points and will take on Kolkata Knight Riders on April 28.

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