Delhi Capitals banked on their young guns – Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad at Visakhapatnam to set up a Qualifier clash with Chennai Super Kings on May 10 (Friday).
Delhi book a date with Chennai Super Kings
Meanwhile, Prithvi Shaw got Delhi Capitals off to a flying start in the run chase. After a silent two overs, the young batsman took on Khaleel Ahmed in the third over to shift gears. He kept on the momentum to register 55 runs in the powerplays while Shikhar Dhawan mostly focused on rotating the strike. Shaw targeted senior stateman Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking him for 27 runs in two overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad finally managed to sneak in a breakthrough when Wriddhiman Saha stumped Dhawan off Deepak Hooda’s bowling.
However, the dismissal had no effect of Prithvi Shaw’s batting as he continued his onslaught and in the process brought his half-century. But Khaleel Ahmed struck twice in the 11the over – Shreyas Iyer and Shaw to bring his team back in the game. Hyderabad kept up the pressure as Rashid Khan removed another two in the 15th over to make the last five over interesting. But Rishabh Pant was still in the middle keeping Delhi Capitals in the game. The southpaw played a quickfire knock of 49 runs before Delhi walked past the target with one ball to spare.
Previously, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start courtesy Martin Guptill. Despite losing Wriddhiman Saha, Guptill went hard at the Delhi Capitals bowlers. But as the slow bowlers came into the attack, it became tough for the batters to time the ball. Guptill departed soon after Hyderabad cross the 50-run mark but a partnership from Manish Pandey and skipper Kane Williamson steadied the ship. However, they were slow mainly focusing on ones and twos while the odd boundaries came in alternative overs.
Keemo Paul provided a breakthrough removing Pandey after a few tight overs from Amit Mishra. Williamson followed the suit soon before Vijay Shankar’s late cameo helped them cross the 150-run mark. Paul starred with the ball to keep things tight and contain Sunrisers Hyderabad to 162 runs.
Delhi Capitals will now face Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 2 for a place in the finals against Mumbai Indians.
Twitter Reactions
What a match. What a tournament @IPL is. Well played Delhi and exceptional knock from @RishabPant777 – The gamechanger #DCvSRH
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 8, 2019
Why do it easy when tough is possible!!!! #DC are through. But not without raising heartbeats. Well done ? the three best teams of the #IPL are the last three standing. #DCvSRH
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 8, 2019
Great match, tense finish, after many late twists and turns in the tale. What a story this is becoming for #DC. But Williamson will be regretting he bowled Thampi instead of Khaleel in the 18th over. It cost 22 runs and the match
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 8, 2019
How is @RishabPant777 not in the World Cup squad …… Pretty sure #India still have time to change …….. !!!!! #Bonkers #IPL19
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 8, 2019
Pant’s virtually snatched the match away from #SRH in one over with brutal hitting. Alas, he’s not going to Englanf
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 8, 2019
Shaw has given the start that’s allowing Dhawan to play second fiddle…and bat deep. But it looks like Dhawan is keen to join the party too. #DC Might lose a wicket in the process… #DCvSRH
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 8, 2019
Sizzling Shaw!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 8, 2019
Am firmly now in the Rishabh Pant fan club.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 8, 2019
A couple of shots from Prithvi Shaw’s bat are still echoing at the ground. Chota pataaakha, badaaa dhamaaka ! #DCvSRH
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) May 8, 2019
If the World Cup squad was of 16 players, Khaleel would walk in. Left-arm pace would add variety to the attack, moves ball both ways and gets steep bounce because of his height.
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 8, 2019
Delhi Capitals could be all out for 99 or chase this with plenty to spare. I am thinking more the latter. Let’s see. #DCvSRH #Eliminator
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 8, 2019
Oh boy a little fella from Mumbai with an MRF bat creaming it opening the innings, this is fun #DCvSRH
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) May 8, 2019
In white ball cricket, @rashidkhan_19 is a genius!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 8, 2019
Gone over the ropes again. Prithvi Shaw is punishing Hyderabad and how?#DCvSRH #Eliminator
— Anand Datla (@SportASmile) May 8, 2019
Hats off to the Afghan boys…great skills and great temperament in one great package. ?????#RashidNabi
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 8, 2019
#DCvSRH #GameBanayegaName
Great partnership between Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan— Ranjana Apishte (@RajApishte) May 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/Cricketician_/status/1126163683564851200
Delhi lost 2 wickets in 11th Over
Delhi lost 2 wickets in 15th Over
The two overs that ruined them the brilliant start!
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 8, 2019
The one thing u should not forgot that #DC could still made a mess of this chase #SRHvDC #DCvSRH
— Kailasha (@_kailash) May 8, 2019
That was actually very poor bowling from #BasilThampi.. How can you bowl back to back balls in the slot when you are going for maximum!! Such dumb bowling!! #DCvSRH #IPL2019
— Nk (@nitin_sports) May 8, 2019
Fearless cricket from @RishabPant777!!! Such a clean hitter of the ball!! He should be on the flight to England this world cup!! #DCvSRH #IPL2019
— Alex Sinha (@AlexSinha30) May 8, 2019