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The IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants was a thrilling fixture with Rishabh Pant's side holding their nerves to complete a magical 19-run victory. With this win, the Capitals helped the second-placed Rajasthan Royals qualify for the playoffs while keeping themselves alive in the hunt for the top four as well.
On the other hand, the Lucknow Super Kings are now nearly out of the playoff race as well and have a faint chance to reach the final four. Talking about the game, Lucknow won the toss and elected to bowl first. They soon dismissed the dangerous Jake-Fraser McGurk but still conceded a total of over 200. For Delhi, Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs scored vital half-centuries and helped them post 208-4 in 20 overs.
But for Lucknow, their top order collapsed again and was reduced to 44-4. Then came Nicholas Pooran, who brought LSG back into the contest with a blistering 61 before Arshad Khan emerged as an unlikely hero with a valiant 58 in 33 balls keeping the game alive. But with the Delhi bowlers keeping their cool, the Capitals pulled off a thrilling 19-run victory.
Talking about this win, DC captain Rishabh Pant said, "Definitely Pooran was giving us a hard time. We had certain plans. The total was good enough. We kept on bowling good balls. I would say the start of the season was with a lot of hopes. Some injuries. We are still in contention even after the last game."
"We had a better chance of qualifying if I would have had a chance to play in the last game. Personally, it was fantastic to come back. Was heartening to see the support from entire India. Was a long time to wait after one-and-a-half years. I want to be on the field all the time. Don't want to miss any action," he continued.
