NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant's comeback from a horror car crash was marked by a stellar performance as he led Delhi Capitals to victory against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Pant's 51 off 32 balls, supported by David Warner's 52, powered Delhi to a formidable total of 191/5.
Despite fervent support for Chennai, including chants for former captain MS Dhoni, Delhi's bowlers restricted Chennai to 171/6, securing their first win of the season.
Khaleel Ahmed's 2-21 earned him the man of the match title, while Mukesh Kumar also impressed with three wickets.
Pant's innings, which included a vintage one-handed flick for six, showcased his resilience after a challenging period of recovery from the crash.
Chennai's chase faltered despite efforts from Ajinkya Rahane and Daryl Mitchell.
Top 5 Performers of the match:
1. Rishabh Pant - 51 off 32 balls; 3 sixes and 4 fours
2. David Warner - 52 off 35 balls; 3 sixes and 5 fours
3. Khaleel Ahmed - 4-1-21-2; Econ. 5.20
4. Mukesh Kumar - 3-0-21-3; Econ. 7.00
5. MS Dhoni - 37 not out off 16 balls; 3 sixes and 4 fours
Man-of-the-Match: Khaleel Ahmed
Following the conclusion of Match No. 13 in IPL 2024, here's how the points table, the Orange Cap and the Purple Cap looks like:
IPL 2024 Points Table
IPL 2024 Orange Cap
IPL 2024 Purple Cap
