Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals 11th T20 Match – Result, Scorecard

The run chase is set to begin. Rajasthan players take the field. Followed by David Warner and Prithvi Shaw, the IMPACT PLAYER, who walks out to open for Delhi. So, Khaleel Ahmed has been taken out of the side. It will be Trent Boult to start with the new ball.

… THE RUN CHASE …

Right then, a massive total to chase down but not an impossible task on this wicket which has proved to be helpful to the batters. Delhi will be hoping to get off to a good start and make the most of the Powerplay and will not want to lose a wicket early. Rajasthan will want to be disciplined and let the scoreboard pressure build on their opponents as they look for their second win. Will they be able to defend this target? Or will Delhi manage to seal their first win of this campaign? We will find out shortly when we return for the run chase.

Jos Buttler is in for a quick chat. He starts by saying that he cut his finger in the last match and had a few stitches but is glad he could play in this match. Informs that it is a good batting pitch. Mentions the bounce was a little bit lower once the ball got old. Hopes that Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal can do the same for them during the chase. Informs that if they can control the Powerplay, then it might get difficult for the opposition.

Rajasthan started in rollicking fashion as Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 20 runs in the first over to get the team off to a flier. He played some wonderful shots as he reached his half-century in just 25 deliveries with Jos Buttler playing within himself initially but still managing to find the boundary regularly. They added 68 runs in the Powerplay but Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed 2 runs short of their 100-run stand. Sanju Samson did not trouble the scorers at all and Riyan Parag could not make much of an impact either. Shimron Hetmyer joined Jos Buttler out in the middle and the two overseas players began taking the attack to bowlers in the death overs. Jos Buttler was dismissed on 79 in 51 balls and Shimron Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 39 in just 21 deliveries.

Rajasthan have ended their inning 1 short of the 200-run mark! They would have loved to have posted some 20 runs more after the opening stand they had but will still be happy with their batting effort. They did lose a bit of impetus in the middle overs but a late onslaught put them on course once again. Earlier, David Warner had won the toss and chose to bowl first but none of his plans worked as they found themselves on the back foot right away. Khaleel Ahmed and Anrich Nortje proved to be far too expensive and Mukesh Kumar was the pick of the bowlers taking two wickets out of the four that fell and conceding 36 runs. Kuldeep Yadav ​​​​and Rovman Powell managed to keep it slightly tight and were rewarded with a wicket each.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, A dot to end the inning! Anrich Nortje fires in a yorker, in the blockhole. Shimron Hetmyer can only jam it out back to the bowler. Rajasthan end their inning at 199/4.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length, around off. Shimron Hetmyer smacks it down the ground for two runs.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! BOOM! Anrich Nortje is being taken to the cleaners. Touch short, on off. Shimron Hetmyer stands tall and hammers it over the long on fence.

Anrich Nortje to Dhruv Jurel, Short ball, sliding down leg. Dhruv Jurel gets inside the line and pulls it down to fine leg. Only one taken as there is protection in the deep.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, A single now as this is driven down to mid on.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! High and handsome. Back of a length, on off. Shimron Hetmyer swivels and smokes into the stands past the mid-wicket fence. He is on fire.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Shimron Hetmyer flicks this full ball to wide of long on for another single.

Mukesh Kumar to Dhruv Jurel, Full length, on off. Jurel hits it down the park for a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Dhruv Jurel, SIX! BANG! Dhruv Jurel picks things up from where he left off. It is a slower ball, full and on the pads. Dhruv Jurel wrists it over the mid-wicket fence.

Dhruv Jurel is the new batter at the crease.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Mukesh Kumar gets his second wicket in a similar fashion here, just like his first one. Once again he takes the wicket against the run of play. A soft dismissal for Jos Buttler. Kumar fires in a yorker, in the blockhole. Jos Buttler tries to dig it out but end up chipping it back to the bowler. Mukesh Kumar completes the catch on his second attempt. He thinks he has got his man. David Warner takes the review for the catch. The third umpire confirms that it is not a bump ball.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Slower one, full and on leg. Shimron Hetmyer flicks it to deep mid-wicket, only for a single this time. He hardly had any pace to work with this time.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Shimron Hetmyer joins the party now. The stand moves to 48 runs. Mukesh Kumar serves it full, on middle and leg. Shimron Hetmyer tonks it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Punished! Anrich Nortje tries to go for the yorker, but spills out a full toss instead, attacking the stumps. Jos Buttler stands tall and hits it down the park powerfully for four runs. He moves to 79.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, A length ball, outside off, at 131 clicks. Jos Buttler tries to go for the reverse hit but only connects with this air.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Full length, attacking the pads. Jos Buttler clips it to square leg and gets a brace. This is good running.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Nicely played. It is a full ball, on off. Jos Buttler shuffles across and scoops it down to fine leg for four runs. Jos Buttler showing no respect to the seamer here. This is outrageous batting.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, A full toss, on off. Shimron Hetmyer flicks it aerially to deep mid-wicket. Lalit Yadav runs in from the deep, dives forward but is unable to gather the ball. One run taken.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, Woah! So close! Anrich Nortje fires in a full ball, around off. Shimron Hetmyer throws the kitchen sink at it but does not connect. The ball zips past the off pole, fortunately for Shimron Hetmyer.

Rovman Powell to Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell goes for the wide yorker, but it comes off as a full toss. Shimron Hetmyer reaches out and helps it to point. They cross this time for a single.

Rovman Powell to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length, outside off. Shimron Hetmyer slaps it into covers but only manages to find the fielder.

Rovman Powell to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Shimron Hetmyer continues to hurt his contryman. It is pitched up, on off. Shimron Hetmyer smacks it inside-out an lofts it over covers for four runs.

Rovman Powell to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Here he goes! Shimron Hetmyer finding his feet here. It is overpitched, on off. Shimron Hetmyer picks it up nice and early and tonks it over the long on fence for a maximum.

Rovman Powell to Jos Buttler, Rovman Powell goes full, on leg. Buttler flicks it aerially to deep mid-wicket off his pads. It meets the fielder on a bounce. They take another single.

Rovman Powell to Shimron Hetmyer, It is pitched up, on off. Shimron Hetmyer whips it down to long on and hits it straight to the fielder. He stays at the crease though as this was a Free-Hit. One taken.

Rovman Powell to Shimron Hetmyer, NO BALL! The siren goes off around the stadium. Rovman Powell goes full, wide of off. The ball stays low. Shimron Hetmyer does not chase it. Free-Hit coming up.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, FOUR! DRILLED! Consecutive boundaries for Buttler. It is very full, on middle and leg. Jos Buttler hits it down the park, and gets a boundary. Incredible shot.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Smartly played. It is full, on off. Jos Buttler plants his front foot across and paddles it down to deep square leg. The fielder is inside the crease and he gets the boundary here.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, Overpitched, on leg. Jos Buttler clears his front leg and whips it down to wide of long on. The batters collect a brace.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Shimron Hetmyer flicks this full ball down to long on and gets to the other end. Delhi have done well to put a lid over the run rate so far.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, LEG BYE! Mukesh Kumar fires in a toe crushing yorker, Jos Buttler fails to flick it away. The ball goes to mid-wicket off the pads. They cross for a leg bye.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, It is pitched up, full and on off. Shimron Hetmyer pushes it to mid off for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer gets onto the back foot this time but only manages to pull it towards long on for a run to keep strike.

Kuldeep Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Bowls this one slightly short and outside off. Shimron Hetmyer is on the front foot and punches this straight to cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler works this to deep cover for another run,

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Floats this one full and just outside off. Jos Buttler attempts to reverse weep this away and hits it straight to backward point.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Flights this one full and outside off. Jos Buttler strokes this towards deep cover and collects a couple of runs.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Yadav bowls this short and wide outside the off stump. Jos Buttler mistimes he cut towards backward point.

Rovman Powell to Shimron Hetmyer, Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer strokes this well but straight to cover.

Shimron Hetmyer is the new man in.

Rovman Powell to Riyan Parag, OUT! TIMBER! David Warner throws the ball to Rovman Powell as he looks to try something different and the ploy works! This is bowled on a good length and angling in from outside off. Riyan Parag looks to heave across the line but leaves a massive gap between the bat and the pad. The cherry creeps in and shatters the stumps giving Delhi their third wicket. A great move and Rajasthan seem to have lost a bit of momentum.

Rovman Powell to Jos Buttler, A waist-high full toss looping down into the stumps. Jos Buttler manages to pull this away towards backward square leg for a run.

Rovman Powell to Riyan Parag, On a good length and outside the off stump. Riyan Parag cross bats this back down the ground towards long on for one.

Rovman Powell to Riyan Parag, Goes full and outside the off stump. Riyan Parag dabs this back towards the bowler.

Rovman Powell to Riyan Parag, WIDE! Bowls a slower delivery on length but straying down leg. The umpire calls this wide as Riyan Parag leaves this one alone.

Rovman Powell to Jos Buttler, Rovman Powell bowls this full and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler pushes this towards cover and takes a run.

Strategic break! It has been all about Rajasthan so far, although Delhi have done well to pick two quick wicket, which leaves Rajasthan with Buttler as the set batter on the crease. Also, Rajasthan have plenty wickets in hand to go all guns blazing in the death overs.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Loopy delivery bowled full and wide outside off. Jos Buttler dabs this to the left of cover and takes a quick run to retain strike.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Riyan Parag clips this down to long on for another single.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Jos Buttler strokes this towards deep cover for a run.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Tosses this one full an outside off. Jos Buttler knocks this towards cover.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, SIX! This has cleared the ropes with ease! Axar Patel bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Jos Buttler rocks back and pulls this over deep mic-wicket for a six.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Axar Patel floats this full and into the stumps. Riyan Parag looks to heave across the line and miscues his shot towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Flights this full and outside leg. Jos Buttler goes for the reverse sweep and hits this towards deep point for a couple of runs.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, On off, pushed into covers.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Bowls full and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler reverse sweeps this straight to short third man.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Short and outside the off stump. Riyan Parag slaps this towards deep cover for another run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Bowls a half-tracker in line with the stumps. Jos Buttler misses out and pulls this to deep square leg for another run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Kuldeep Yadav bowls this short and outside the off stump. Riyan Parag miscues his pull towards deep square leg for a single.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Riyan Parag flicks this towards deep square leg for another run.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler thumps this towards deep cover-point for one.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Bowls this short as well and outside the off stump. Riyan Parag pushes this to deep cover for a single.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Bowls this slightly short and just outside the off pole. Riyan Parag rocks back and punches this towards cover.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Jos Buttler clips this through mid-wicket and collects a run.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Axar Patel floats this one full and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler dabs this into the off side.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, DROPPED! OH MY WORD! It takes my words back…it FALLS SHORT! Kuldeep Yadav could've gone BANG, BANG! Riyan Parag will be thanking his stars here. It is floated and full, on off. Riyan Parag tries to clip it away but gets a leading edge on it. The ball flies to the left of the bowler. Kuldeep Yadav dives to that side, and gets a hand on it. He manages to not let the ball sneak through him.

Riyan Parag makes his way out to the middle.

Kuldeep Yadav to Sanju Samson, OUT! CAUGHT! Delhi get their second wicket and they will be delighted to see the back Samson. The Rajasthan skipper heads back into the pavilion without affecting the score. It is tossed up, full and on off. Sanju Samson gets forward and tries to go downtown. Although, he does not middle it. The ball goes very high in the air, but gets no distance on it. Anrich Nortje takes a sharp catch at long on.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler now rotates the strike as he taps this flat ball into the off side.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, On the pads, tucked to mid-wikcet. Two more runs. This is really good running.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, It is angled across, full and wide of off. Jos Buttler slashes hard but misses.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on leg stump. Buttler clips into the vacant region at mid-wicket and collects a brace.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, A sharp bumper, on off. Sanju Samson sways away from the line of this delivery.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, Another dot now, as Sanju Samson defends this length ball back to the bowler.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, Length, on leg. Samson blocks it out.

Sanju Samson makes his way out at number 3.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Mukesh Kumar is pumped up and rightly so. He has broken the opening wicket stand and Delhi will look to make inroads now. It is a short ball, on the body. Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and goes for the pull shot but manages to get a thick outside edge. The ball lobs to the left of the bowler. Mukesh Kumar settles under it and takes a sharp catch over his head.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, Mukesh Kumar attacks the pads once again. Jos Buttler nudges it to the leg side and gets to the other end.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, It is angled in, full and on leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, FOUR! The runs just keep coming. It is a short ball, on the body. Jos Buttler swivels and pulls it through square leg. The ball goes into the fence. Rajasthan are 96 at the end of the 8th over. Delhi have got it all wrong so far.

Kuldeep Yadav to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A single now as this is knocked down the ground.

Kuldeep Yadav to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet once again and gets the first maximum of this inning. It is tossed up, full and on leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal makes some room, dances down the track and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, Darted on the pads, Buttler clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Edgy! It is flatter, wide outside off. Jos Buttler reaches out and gets a bottom edge on it. The ball runs down to the third man fence.

Kuldeep Yadav to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted and full, on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal charges down the wicket and knocks it down the park for one. He is making his intent clear from ball one.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A single now as this full ball is flicked into mid-wicket.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his FIFTY in some fine fashion. He just took 25 balls for the same. It is a bit short, on off. Jaiswal rides the bounce and pulls it down to the cow corner.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Flatter, wide of off. Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and cuts it powerfully towards deep backward point. The ball has enough legs to reach the fence.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated and full, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal comes down the track and defends it back to the bowler.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, This is angled into the pads. Jos Buttler flicks it into mid-wicket and crosses.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower ball, full and on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks it to mid on and rotates the strike.

Strategic break! The Powerplay is done and Rajasthan have powered their way to 68 without losing a single wicket. They will take a nice break and regain their strength to continue their onslaught while Delhi have tons of planning to do. David Warner will not be too pleased with the way this game has gone so far after winning the toss and will be desperate to draw first blood. Which way will the game go from now on? Will the spinners have a part to play?

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Two dots on the trot to end the over. It is full, angled in around off. Jos Buttler dabs it out to covers, not in the gap though. Only 5 runs off this over.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, A bit short, outside off. Jos Buttler gets it to point off the outside edge.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Up and over! Jos Buttler is on fire. A half-volley, Jos Buttler leans forward, gets under the ball and lofts it over mid off for four runs.

Anrich Nortje to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anrich Nortje hurls in a full-length ball, on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it down to mid off, but this time he is able to sneak in a single as well.

Anrich Nortje to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet and strokes it down to mid off. Finds the fielder this time.

Anrich Nortje to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anrich Nortje starts his second spell with a dot. It is full, tailing into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal digs it out back to the bowler. Being cautious now.

Change. Anrich Nortje comes back into the attack.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal eases this down to long on for a run.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! The third boundary in a row and Yashasvi Jaiswal is scoring at a rapid rate here! Floats this one full and straight. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets down on one knee and sweeps this into the air towards the vacant deep backward square leg region. The boundaries keep flowing for Rajasthan!

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Great use of his feet here! Axar Patel bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal makes room for himself in a flash and cuts this into the gap towards deep point for four more runs.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Tries to be innovative this time and gets rewarded! Axar Patel bowls this full and just outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the reverse sweep and gets this off the bottom edge to third man for four runs.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires this one full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to go hard at the ball but misses.

Axar Patel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel bowls this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal sweep this hard and straight to the square leg fielder.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, DROPPED! Khaleel Ahmed bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Jos Buttler looks to flick this away into the leg side and hit this high into the air without sufficient distance. Anrich Nortje tracks back from mid-wicket and manages to get both hands to the ball but spills it as he tumbles over. Jos Buttler gets a lifeline and the batters take two runs.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WIDE! Khaleel Ahmed sprays this down leg looking to follow the batter on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets inside the line and looks to flick this but misses. The keeper does not collect cleanly and they take an extra run.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Goes full and on the pads. Jos Buttler flicks this down to the widish fine leg and collects an easy run.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Attempts a slower delivery this time but strays down leg side on a good length. Jos Buttler looks to swat this away but is beaten by the lack of pace. The umpire calls this wide but Khaleel Ahmed feels this has hit something and asks his umpire to review this. Replays show that the ball clipped the gloves before going on the bounce to the keeper. The wide call is rescinded.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full this time and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal hits this firmly to the left of mid off and rushes across for a run.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a full length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to swing his blade blindly and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WIDE! Bowls this really full and way outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches for it and misses as the umpire reckons this is beyond the tram line. Wide called.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal has taken a liking to Khaleel Ahmed! He bowls this full and wide outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal has room to swing his arm and creams this towards deep point for four runs.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this one back of a length and wide outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this towards deep point and takes a run to retain strike. A good over from Mukesh Kumar in the context of the game as just 7 runs come from it.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, Goes full and angles this into the pads. Jos Buttler clips this down to fine leg and collects a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, FOUR! It seemed like it has been a while since a boundary came but it has been just three deliveries! Mukesh Kumar goes full and outside off. Jos Buttler goes aerial and clears the infield as he finds the deep cover fence for four runs.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, Delivers this a fraction short and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler gets on top of the bounce and blocks this towards cover.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards mid off and sets off for a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar bowls this slightly back of a length and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal shuffles down the pitch and tucks the ball towards mid-wicket.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, FOUR! That is sheer timing and placement! Anrich Nortje bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler punches this into the gap between cover and mid off with perfection to get another boundary to his name. 12 runs have come from this over.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Jos Buttler swings his blade and the ball races to the fence! Anrich Nortje goes full and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler goes hard at the ball and slices this towards deep backward point for four more runs to the kitty.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Goes really full this time and into the stumps. Jos Buttler misses out as he clips this straight to mid-wicket.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Finds the gap this time! Anrich Nortje goes a fraction fuller an outside the off stump. Jos Buttler gets forward and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs to get off the mark.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl of a good length and wide outside off. Jos Buttler pushes this towards point.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Anrich Nortje bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler dabs this towards cover.

Who will share the new ball? It will be Anrich Nortje.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Make that five boundaries! WOW! This is outstanding batting and Rajasthan are off to a flier courtesy of Yashasvi Jaiswal! Khaleel Ahmed bowls this slightly short and wide outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this late over short third man for four runs. 20 runs from the first over!

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! That is the fourth boundary of the over! Khaleel Ahmed goes full once again and angles this in from outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal hits this uppishly past mid on for four more runs. This is devastating batting!

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives once again an finds the extra cover fielder this time.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! This is great batting from the young man! Khaleel Ahmed goes full this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal strokes this towards deep cover for four runs.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, MISFIELD AND FOUR! Poor fielding in the deep allows Yashasvi Jaiswal to get four more runs! This is short as well and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this towards deep backward point and the fielder allows it to go to the boundary.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal opens his account in a cracking fashion! Khaleel Ahmed bowls this short first up and just outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.

The match is set to begin. Both the umpires make their way out on the field, and collect the ball on their way out. Delhi players are seen to be in a huddle nears the ropes, before they take the field. Followed by the opening pair of Rajasthan, Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal. It will be Khaleel Ahmed to start with the new ball for Delhi. Here we go…

Anrich Nortje shares a few words as well. He says that it was good to arrive and be a part of the team. Mentions that they need to do the right thing and build partnerships with both the bat and the ball. Adds that they need to get some kind of momentum and take it from game to game. Claims that the more wickets they get in the Powerplay, the better it is as it helps build the pressure. Ends by saying that no one is complaining about the mustache so far.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is up for a chat and he says that when they played here at night, there was some dew on offer. Adds that despite playing a day game he does need to change his approach. States that he just tries to keep it simple, use his feet well, and execute good cricketing shots.

Sanju Samson the skipper of Rajasthan says that it looks like a good pitch to bat on and expects this to be a high-scoring game. Mentions that with the Impact Player rule, they can play around with the lineup and he does not expect dew to be a factor in this game like it was in their last match.  Informs that Jos Buttler is fine and will play this game but they have a couple of changes.

David Warner the captain of Delhi says that they will bowl first. Mentions that they will hope to come out and start well. Congratulates Mitchell Marsh who has traveled down to Australia for his wedding. Informs us that there are a few changes to the side.

Impact Players for Delhi – Aman Khan, Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Ishant Sharma, Pravin Dubey.

Delhi (Playing XI) – David Warner (C), Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel (WK), Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact Players for Rajasthan – Navdeep Saini, Akash Vasisht, Murugan Ashwin, KM Asif, Donovan Ferreira.

Rajasthan (Playing XI) – Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

TOSS – The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Delhi. They have elected to BOWL first.

Mitchell Marsh has heard the wedding bells go off and has traveled home to tie the knot but it is uncertain if Delhi will miss his services having scored 0 and 4 in his two innings so far. We wonder who the visitors will bring into the team in his stead.

The visitors have gotten off to the worst possible start losing the two games they played so far and in both defeats, the opponents managed to make their wins comprehensive. Their first defeat came against the Lucknow side away from at home and to make matters worse they were condemned to yet another defeat at the hands of the reigning champions on home soil. Their batting unit is proving to be completely out of touch with the responsibility of scoring falling heavily on David Warner. Anrich Nortje will lead the bowling attack that has several homegrown pace bowling talents. Will they be able to get the first win of their campaign? Or will Rajasthan make their home advantage count this time? We will find out soon. Stay tuned for the toss and team updates.

Rajasthan’s opening game victory came away from home against a struggling Hyderabad side but suffered an agonizing close loss to Punjab in their last match on this very venue. Far too much onus falls on the top three batters who do the bulk of the scoring but they have handy finishers in the middle and lower order who can take the game away from the opposition by playing attacking cameos. Their spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal provide the perfect combination and are probably the two shrewdest spinners in the world. The pace bowling is a bit of a worry as the load falls on Trent Boult to perform as he is not receiving the required support from the Indian fast bowlers.

Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of match number 11 in the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League from the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, and it will be Rajasthan who will play hosts to Delhi on this high-scoring ground as we expect this to be a cracker of a game. Both teams come into this contest having suffered a defeat in their last fixture and the fans of these two teams will be eager for their sides to clinch this win. A loss here will see them in the muddle at the bottom of the table and neither of them will want to be chasing the rest of the pack from such an early stage in the competition.

… MATCH DAY …

Despite the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League being in its nascent stages, we have witnessed some enthralling cricket right from high-scoring encounters to low-scoring thrillers along with some tight finishes as well as one-sided affairs. We are now seeing teams finalize their best playing XI along with understanding how to use the Impact Player effectively and get into the groove as they hunt for the exclusive title. The limelight now falls on match number 11 as Rajasthan host Delhi at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati for their second and final home game at this venue before they move to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur to play their remaining 5 home matches. The hosts finished runners-up last season and started this campaign with a dominating 72-run win over the Hyderabad franchise in their opening fixture but were derailed by a nail-biting 5-run loss against Punjab in their last match. The opposition openers got off to a flier but some tight bowling from Jason Holder and Ravichandran Ashwin helped them restrict the batters under the 200-run mark. They did not get the run chase off to a good start and despite the fight shown by Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, and their impact player Dhruv Jurel, they found themselves just short of the target. The Pink team has one of the most dangerous batting line-ups in T20 cricket with Jos Buttler forming an efficient partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order. Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, and Riyan Parag offer solidity to the middle order. They have a well-rounded bowling unit with Trent Boult being a constant threat with the new ball and the spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal capable of troubling the best batters around the world. Jason Holder's addition to the side gives them more solidity in both the batting and bowling departments and if there is a weakness to be spotted, it is probably the Indian pace bowling option with Prasidh Krishna proving to be a big miss for the home side. Delhi missed out on the playoff spots last season as they finished in 5th position and would have liked to start this season strong but two defeats in the first two games have put them under immense pressure. They lost their first game by 50 runs against Lucknow and were hoping for a better showing against the reigning champions in their second tie but a poor batting performance once again condemned them to a 6-wicket loss with 11 balls to spare. With David Warner looking to anchor the innings, the visitors have found it difficult to get off to a fast start and early wickets once again pushed them onto the back foot. Cameos from Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, and Abishek Porel helped them to cross 160 but it was never enough against a strong Gujarat side. The bowlers had a tough job in hand and despite Anrich Nortje claiming a couple of wickets in his first game for the team, he lacked sufficient support from the other fast bowlers. They need Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, and Rilee Rossouw to show their best form in the upcoming games if this team is to make any sort of impact going forward and they need to figure out a new bowling combination as Mukesh Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed have proved to be far too expensive so far. The last game played at this venue yielded close to 400 runs and we expect this to be yet another high-scoring affair. It will be a day game with the sun expected to be out in its full glory and it will be relatively hot when the game begins but should cool down as evening approaches. With both teams coming into this game on the back of a defeat, it will be interesting to see which team reverses their fortune and seals two crucial points. Which team will you be backing in this game?