IPL 2024, DC vs LSG Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs to keep slim playoffs hopes alive

Ishant Sharma to Quinton de Kock, Ishant Sharma lands this on a good length, on middle, shaping away, Quinton de Kock guides it towards point for another run.

Ishant Sharma to KL Rahul, On a length and on middle, KL Rahul drives it a bit uppishly but safely towards mid on for a run.

Ishant Sharma to KL Rahul, FOUR! Easy pickings! Ishant Sharma goes full again, angling into leg, KL Rahul glances it nicely off his pads towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Ishant Sharma to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock and Lucknow are underway straightaway! Ishant Sharma starts with a full delivery, on off, Quinton de Kock taps it in front of covers for a quick single.

We are back for Lucknow's reply! The two Umpires have already made their way out to the middle. Delhi players are seen in the last-minute huddle near the dugout before spreading out to the field. KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock are the two openers for Lucknow and they stride out to the 22 yards. Delhi has subbed out Abishek Porel and swapped in Ishant Sharma and the latter will straightaway get the chase underway with the new ball. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, Delhi has mounted a challenging total of 208 on the board with some valuable contributions from the middle-order batters. Lucknow has a daunting task up their sleeves but they do have an explosive batting unit as well that holds a reputation for chasing down big targets. Stay tuned as this all-important run chase is up next in a few minutes.

Tristan Stubbs is up for a flash interview. He says that it wasn't easy when he got into bat. Adds that once he was set and got a bit of momentum, they managed to get some runs on the board. Says you cannot really say how much is enough on this ground. Ends by saying that he loves the support from the fans and it is nice to play in front of them.

On the other hand, Lucknow did manage an early breakthrough with Arshad Khan removing Jake Fraser-McGurk. However, their pacers struggled to maintain momentum, leaking runs during the Powerplay. KL Rahul turned to his spinners right after the Powerplay to slow down the run flow, which worked to an extent as Ravi Bishnoi dismissed Hope in his second over. The spinners, especially Ravi Bishnoi, tied down the batters effectively in the mid-overs, with Naveen-ul-Haq also joining the wicket-taking spree with a couple of wickets. Mohsin Khan, although not among the wickets, kept the pressure on and bowled economically. Lucknow however, didn't finish the way they wanted with the ball and were sloppy in the field too as Ravi Bishnoi shelled a couple of catches in the backend. Lucknow gave away quick runs in the slog and conceded 72 runs in the last five overs.

Delhi wraps up on a positive note despite a fluctuating middle-over phase. This marks the 37th occasion where the 200-run mark has been surpassed in this edition of the Indian T20 League, equalling the record set in the previous edition. Delhi's start wasn't the smoothest, losing Jake Fraser-McGurk early as he aimed for a big shot in the very first over. However, Abishek Porel and Shai Hope quickly shifted the momentum with some impressive strokeplay, significantly boosting the scoring rate. Porel, continuing his fine form, displayed classy shots while Hope added some power to the proceedings. They took on the pacers aggressively, giving Delhi a strong start in the Powerplay. Porel reached a well-deserved half-century. Hope, after a powerful cameo, departed on 38. Following a brief quiet period against the spin, Porel's attempt to accelerate led to his dismissal, resulting in Delhi losing a couple of quick wickets. Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs then rebuilt the innings with a crucial partnership of 47 runs. After settling his eyes well, Tristan Stubbs picked up the pace of the innings swiftly. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant's innings came to an end as he attempted to increase the scoring rate on a well-made 33. Stubbs though played a clutch innings and helped Delhi dominate the slog overs and also scored a quickfire 50 off just 22 deliveries.

Yudhvir Singh to Tristan Stubbs, A couple of runs to end the innings then! Yudhvir Singh takes pace off again and lands this back of a length, well outside off, Tristan Stubbs moves across and slashes at it but chops it down wide of short third man, the fielder dives to his right and parries it away as the batters get the time to complete the second run. Delhi finishes on 208/4!

Yudhvir Singh to Axar Patel, Full again and outside off, Axar Patel slices it wide of long off for just one.

Yudhvir Singh to Axar Patel, FOUR! SMASHED! Pitched up and around middle, Axar Patel backs away a bit and thrashes it past the bowler and wide of long off for a boundary.

Yudhvir Singh to Axar Patel, DROPPED AGAIN! It is Ravi Bishnoi again, would you believe it? Another slower one, full and on middle, Axar Patel mistimes his slog this time, and the ball goes miles in the air towards deep mid-wicket, Ravi Bishnoi tries to get under it but in the end he does not even get a hand to it. Two runs taken,

Yudhvir Singh to Axar Patel, Yudhvir Singh bangs in a slower bouncer now, on off, Axar Patel tries to ramp it away but misses. The umpire does not signal anything but Axar takes the review for a wide. After a few replays, the umpire deems that it is a fair delivery.

Yudhvir Singh to Tristan Stubbs, DROPPED! A tough chance but should have been taken! Slower one, full and on off, Tristan Stubbs goes for the slog but mistimes it in the air towards extra covers Ravi Bishnoi tries to settle under it but spills it out as the ball goes away. The batters take three here.

Yudhvir Singh (1-0-16-0) to wrap up first innings with the last over.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tristan Stubbs, Overpitched and outside off, Tristan Stubbs squeezes it through point for one.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! FIFTY FOR STUBBS! An absolutely smashing knock from him and he will look to finish on a high now. Naveen-ul-Haq serves another slower one, full and on off, Tristan Stubbs reads it early, presents the full face of the bat and dispatches it way over the long off fence for another maximum.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tristan Stubbs, Touch fuller and around off, Tristan Stubbs drives it on the up firmly through covers, Marcus Stoinis covers a lot of ground to his right and dives to make a fine stop. Two more runs added to the total.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! MASSIVE! That is absolutely humongous! Naveen-ul-Haq bangs this short again and on middle, slower too, Tristan Stubbs is expecting that length and waits for it on his back foot, launches it high and handsomely over the long on fence for a biggie. That almost went out of the stadium!

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Top shot! Naveen-ul-Haq lands this short of a length and around middle, Tristan Stubbs backs away a bit, gets on top of the bounce and clubs it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tristan Stubbs, On a length and angling into leg, Tristan Stubbs tucks it with soft hands through mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.

Naveen-ul-Haq (3-0-30-2) to bowl the penultimate over. Also, Mohsin Khan has been subbed out and Ayush Badoni is swapped in his place by Lucknow.

Mohsin Khan to Axar Patel, FOUR! Gets it through! Mohsin Khan lands this back of a length and outside off, off-pace again, Axar Patel uses his feet, reaches out for it and slaps it through extra covers for a boundary.

Mohsin Khan to Axar Patel, Brilliant stuff! Mohsin Khan nails the yorker this time, on middle, angling in, Axar Patel only manages to dig it out on the pitch.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, Mohsin Khan bangs this into the pitch, on middle, no pace again, Tristan Stubbs forces it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! Just gets enough! Mohsin Khan serves this full and outside off, slower once more, Tristan Stubbs goes for the slog but does not get from the middle, slices it a bit but generates enough power for it to go over the long off fence for a biggie.

Mohsin Khan to Axar Patel, Slower again, short and on middle, Axar Patel pats it to the leg side for a single.

Mohsin Khan to Axar Patel, Oh..so close! Back of a length and on middle, rolls his fingers again, Axar Patel goes through his pull way early and misses, the ball hits his ribcage and rolls towards the stumps but Axar is aware and stops it with his bat.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tristan Stubbs, Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Tristan Stubbs nudges it through mid-wicket for a brace. Despite going for a boundary on the first ball, this has been a good over from Naveen-ul-Haq. Just 9 runs and the big wicket of Rishabh Pant from it!

Naveen-ul-Haq to Axar Patel, Naveen-ul-Haq takes al the pace off again, short and outside off, Axar Patel steers it down to third man for one.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tristan Stubbs, Short again and on middle, slower too, Tristan Stubbs pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Axar Patel, Back of a length and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Axar Patel is in at number 6. 

Naveen-ul-Haq to Rishabh Pant, OUT! TAKEN! Naveen-ul-Haq with the perfect response! The dangerous Rishabh Pant goes back to the hut now. This is a slower one, full and outside off again, Rishabh Pant tries to slog it away but loses his bottom hand once again, gets it from the toe-end of the bat as the ball goes high in the air towards long on where Deepak Hooda settles under it and pouches it safely. Pant is disappointed but he has played his part for his team.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! How has he done that? Naveen-ul-Haq bowls a good wide yorker, outside off, Rishabh Pant throws his bat at it, quite literally, loses it once again but still manages to squeeze it away from third man for a boundary.

Naveen-ul-Haq (2-0-21-1) is back into the attack.

Arshad Khan to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Clever, really clever! Pitched up and o off again, Tristan Stubbs changes his stance, gets into a great position and executes the reverse scoop to perfection over short third man for four more runs. 18 runs off the over and Delhi needed this to gain back the momentum.

Arshad Khan to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Excellent shot! Full again from Arshad Khan and just around off, Tristan Stubbs gets underneath the ball nicely and lofts it wide of long off for a boundary. 150 up for Delhi!

Arshad Khan to Tristan Stubbs, Good comeback from the bowler! He nails the wide yorker ths time, outside off, Tristan Stubbs has a wild swing at it but fails to connect.

Arshad Khan to Tristan Stubbs, Goes fuller but way outside off, Tristan Stubbs leaves it alone. Wided. Arshad Khan under a bit of pressure now.

Arshad Khan to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! Up, up and away! Tristan Stubbs finally joins the party here. Arshad Khan lands this one on a good length and on off, Tristan Stubbs clears his front leg away and thumps it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Arshad Khan to Rishabh Pant, Good work in the deep! Short of a length and around leg, Rishabh Pant helps it on its away towards fine leg, Mohsin Khan does well to judge the bounce and stop it. Just one run.

Arshad Khan to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length and on middle, Rishabh Pant steps across but mistimes his heave towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Good running!

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, On a hard length, outside off, Tristan Stubbs backs away from the line of the ball.

Mohsin Khan to Rishabh Pant, Fuller in length, outside off, Rishabh Pant tries to hit it too hard across the line but he loses the grip off the bat, and the willow flies towards the leg side. The ball takes the leading outside edge and lands just ahead to the right of chasing deep third fielder for a single.

Mohsin Khan to Rishabh Pant, On the good length, slower outside off, Rishabh Pant punches it straight to covers.

Mohsin Khan to Tristan Stubbs, Keeps the line on the leg stump and shortens his length, Tristan Stubbs moves to his left and pulls it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Mohsin Khan to Rishabh Pant, Width on offer, good length, wide of off, Rishabh Pant stands tall and slashes it over the cover-point for a single.