In the 26th match of IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals squared off against Lucknow Super Giants, securing a resounding victory at the latter’s home ground. With this win, Delhi Capitals notched their second triumph of the season. The team displayed stellar batting prowess, overpowering Lucknow and clinching the match by six wickets.
Historic Win for Delhi
This victory marks a historic moment in IPL history as Delhi Capitals defeat Lucknow Super Giants for the first time. With this win, Delhi Capitals put a halt to Lucknow’s winning streak this season, while also securing their second victory. Opting to bat first, Lucknow’s team lost seven wickets and managed to score 167 runs in 20 overs. In response, Delhi Capitals chased down the target of 168 runs with just four wickets down in 18.1 overs.
Jack Fraser MacGregor’s Half-Century
Delhi’s batting was spearheaded by Jack Fraser MacGregor, who delivered a remarkable performance against Lucknow. MacGregor played a crucial innings, scoring a half-century for Delhi Capitals. In his 32-ball innings, MacGregor scored 52 runs, including two fours and five sixes. Alongside MacGregor, Rishabh Pant also played a stellar innings, contributing 41 runs to the team’s victory.
Kuldeep Yadav’s Impactful Bowling
In the match against Lucknow, Kuldeep Yadav showcased his bowling prowess, putting Lucknow’s batsmen under pressure. Yadav’s disciplined bowling resulted in three crucial wickets for Delhi Capitals, conceding just 20 runs. He dismissed Lokesh Rahul (39), Marcus Stoinis (8), and Nicholas Pooran (0), playing a significant role in Delhi’s victory. Prior to these dismissals, Yadav also took the wickets of Quinton de Kock and Devdutt Padikkal.
The match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants showcased an impressive display of cricketing talent, with Delhi emerging victorious and making a mark in IPL history by defeating Lucknow for the first time.