In the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Delhi Capitals (DC) got the better of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday.
Batting first, DC managed to score 144 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Captain David Warner scored 21 runs off 20 balls with 2 fours and 1 six, while all-rounder Axar Patel was the top scorer with 34 runs off 34 balls with 4 fours.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and star spinner Washington Sundar were the most successful bowlers for Sunrisers, with 2 and 3 wickets, respectively.
Chasing the target, SRH began off slow, but Mayank Agarwal‘s 49 runs off 39 balls helped them stay in the game. Heinrich Klaasen contributed 31 runs off 19 balls, and Washington, too, scored 24 runs off 15 balls.
However, the hosts fell short by 7 runs as they could only manage 137 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Anrich Nortje and Axar were the chief destroyers for the Capitals, as they picked up 2 wickets each.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
It was an outstanding bowling effort from DC to defend this total.. Low scores are always dicey
#DCvSRH #IPL2023 https://t.co/YTT14Hgd1I
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) April 24, 2023
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 24, 2023
Mukesh was so so impressive in the last over. Good speed. Top control
#SRHvsDC
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 24, 2023
It was an outstanding bowling effort from DC to defend this total.. Low scores are always dicey
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) April 24, 2023
BACK TO BACK WINS FOR DELHI in IPL 2023.
WARNER BOYS ARE BACK. pic.twitter.com/MLY6Emhw11
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 24, 2023
David Warner, the Captain
#cricket #SRHvDC #IPL2023 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/jx0OgYGqTe
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 24, 2023
If @davidwarner31‘s reaction can sum it up…
@DelhiCapitals register their
nd win on the bounce as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 runs.
Scorecard
https://t.co/ia1GLIX1Py #TATAIPL | #SRHvDC pic.twitter.com/OgRDw2XXWM
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 24, 2023
Another guy named Rahul is in academy today with KLesque knock of 15 runs off just 21 balls with gorgeous strike rate of 71
Rahul Tripathi is in beast mode this season
#SRHvDC pic.twitter.com/KYCgkbLePI
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) April 24, 2023
Well played #DC, Well deserved win for @davidwarner31 against #SRH at Hyderabad
— M. S. Dhoni Fan Universe
(@MSD7SuperFan) April 24, 2023
Any other team can easily win this match…This clearly shows how bad the batting lineup we have
@SunRisers #SRHvDC https://t.co/cEzNaM9b4N
— Raviteja (@Raviteja_2405) April 24, 2023
.@DelhiCapitals hold their nerve in a low-scoring thriller to make it
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 24, 2023
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TAGS: Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier League, IPL 2023, IPLT20, Sunrisers Hyderabad
CATEGORY: Axar Patel, IPL, Twitter Reactions
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