Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League 2020: As it happened

Chasing a target of 185 runs, Rajasthan Royals were bundled out for 138 runs in 19.4 overs by the Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals.

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Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals produced an all-round performance to sweep aside Steve Smith's Rajasthan Royals by 46 runs in Match 23 of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Asked to bat first, Delhi made a poor start to their innings, losing their first three wickets--Prithvi Shaw (19), Shikhar Dhawan (5) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (22)--inside Powerplay.

Marcus Stoinis then smashed a crucial 30-ball 39 runs before Shimron Hetmye notched up 24-ball 45 runs to help Delhi Capitals post a competitive score of 184 for eight in their stipulated 20 overs.

In reply, Kagiso Rabada bagged three wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin and Marcus Stoinis claimed two wickets each and Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel and Harshal Patel also contributed with one wicket each to help Delhi bundle out Rajasthan for 138 runs.

Rahul Tewatia (29-ball 38) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (36-ball 34) were the notable contributors for Rajasthan, while most of their other batsmen fell for a single digit.

Here are the highlights 

09 October 2020

23:23 IST

Delhi Capitals bundle out Rajasthan Royals for 138 inside 19.4 overs. RR 138 (19.4 overs)

23:11 IST

WICKET!! A second stunning diving catch in the deep by Shimron Hetmyer. Shreyas Gopal fell for two runs after being caught on the second ball of the 18th over from Harshal Patel. Rajasthan have now lost their eighth wicket in their chase of 185 runs. RR 129/8 (18 overs)