In a gripping encounter in lucknow, delhi Capitals’ pace spearhead mukesh Kumar turned on the heat with a four-wicket haul, helping his side restrict lucknow Super Giants to a below-par 159 in their allotted 20 overs.
Mukesh Strikes Early and Often
The right-arm pacer was in top rhythm from the outset, striking in his very first over and sending back the dangerous KL rahul with a sharp delivery that nipped in. Mukesh's variations and relentless accuracy proved too good for the LSG middle order, as he went on to bag four wickets for just 32 runs in his full quota. His performance not only broke crucial partnerships but also stifled LSG’s attempt to accelerate in the death overs.
LSG Falter Despite Middle-Order Resistance
After early jolts, LSG found some stability through Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran, who added a brief flurry of runs to keep hopes alive. But just as momentum seemed to shift, mukesh returned to dismantle the lower order, halting their charge and capping off an impressive bowling display from Delhi.
Delhi Capitals in the Driver’s Seat
Chasing 160, delhi Capitals began cautiously but confidently. prithvi shaw and David Warner stitched together a fluent opening stand, setting the tone for the chase. With wickets in hand and a measured approach, delhi kept the scoreboard ticking, eventually wrapping up the match with overs to spare and climbing the points table.
Game-Changer: mukesh Kumar
With figures of 4/32, mukesh Kumar was the undisputed star of the first innings. His pace, control, and game awareness earned him Player of the Match honors and gave DC the edge they needed.
As the tournament heats up, this performance serves as a reminder of Mukesh’s growing stature and delhi Capitals’ potential as serious contenders this season.
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