20:12 (IST) Apr 16
Maheesh Theekshana to KL Rahul, Four!
20:11 (IST) Apr 16
Maheesh Theekshana to KL Rahul, Short and into the pads, KL Rahul tucks it to the vacant mid-wicket region and takes two good runs.
20:08 (IST) Apr 16
Strategic Break. After the initial few fireworks, RR’s bowlers have quite well managed to keep things quiet. The first two overs went for 33, only to be followed by 13 in the next four overs, with two big wickets. KL Rahul and Abishek Porel will aim to pick their bowlers to accelerate from here, as they wouldn’t want to get too bogged down in the middle overs. The pitch has shown some signs of turn and bite, and it will be interesting to see how they negotiate against the two Sri Lankan tweakers. An exciting phase of middle overs loading up. Spin in tandem from RR. Maheesh Theekshana (1-0-5-0) returns into the attack.
20:07 (IST) Apr 16
Score after 8 overs 60 – 2
- KL Rahul 17 (18)
- Abishek Porel 34 (21)
Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Flatter in trajectory, full and on off, KL Rahul cuts it to deep cover for one. A good start from Wanindu Hasaranga. Just 4 runs off his first over.
20:07 (IST) Apr 16
Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Full and at the stumps, KL Rahul prods out to block.
20:06 (IST) Apr 16
Wanindu Hasaranga to Abishek Porel, A bit quicker, full and on middle, Abishek Porel rocks back and punches it to long on for one.
20:05 (IST) Apr 16
Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Tossed up, on off, KL Rahul lunges to swipe it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
20:05 (IST) Apr 16
Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Flighted full, on middle, KL thumps it straight to cover.
20:04 (IST) Apr 16
Wanindu Hasaranga to Abishek Porel, Starts from over the wicket and loops the first one very full, on middle and leg, Porel works it to long on for one.
20:04 (IST) Apr 16
Wanindu Hasaranga is introduced into the attack. He replaces Sandeep Sharma.
20:03 (IST) Apr 16
Score after 7 overs 56 – 2
- Abishek Porel 32 (19)
- KL Rahul 15 (14)
Tushar Deshpande to Abishek Porel, A low full toss, outside off, Porel whips it to long on for one. 10 runs off Tushar Deshpande’s second over.
20:02 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to KL Rahul, Tushar digs it into the surface, on a back of a length, over off, KL Rahul waits back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
20:02 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to KL Rahul, SIX! KLASS! 50 is up for the Delhi Capitals and this was a much-needed one. Fuller than a length, on off, KL Rahul opens up his stance and swings through the line to club it over long off for a biggie.
20:01 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to KL Rahul, Good length, on off, KL Rahul punches it to cover.
20:00 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to Abishek Porel, Back of a length, angling across the left-hander, outside off and keeps a tad bit low too. Abishek Porel swivels to pull, but adjusts to the lack of bounce and drags it across to deep mid-wicket for one.
20:00 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to KL Rahul, Angling into the stumps, on a length, Rahul taps it to long on for one.
20:00 (IST) Apr 16
So, just one over for Maheesh Theekshana. Tushar Deshpande (1-0-23-0) returns into the attack.
19:58 (IST) Apr 16
Score after 6 overs 46 – 2
- KL Rahul 7 (10)
- Abishek Porel 30 (17)
Sandeep Sharma to KL Rahul, An excellent over from Sandeep Sharma to end the Powerplay. Just 4 runs off it. Fuller length, on middle, KL works it to long on for a single. Delhi Capitals end the Powerplay at 46/2.
19:58 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to Abishek Porel, A low full toss, on middle and leg, Abishek Porel clips it to mid on and picks up a quick run.
19:57 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to KL Rahul, Drops this one short and over off, KL Rahul pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
19:56 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to KL Rahul, Switches to over the wicket but still keeps it full and at the middle stump line, KL Rahul takes a step away and pushes it to the left of the bowler off the cue end of the bat.
19:55 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to Abishek Porel, Another one that is fired in right at the stumps, Abishek Porel jams it to the square leg region and picks up a single.
19:55 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to Abishek Porel, Goes full, right in the blockhole, at the stumps, Abishek Porel digs it out, down the deck.
19:54 (IST) Apr 16
Score after 5 overs 42 – 2
- KL Rahul 5 (7)
- Abishek Porel 28 (14)
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Maheesh Theekshana to KL Rahul, Fullish again, on middle and leg, this is nudged off the pads towards the right of square leg.
19:53 (IST) Apr 16
Maheesh Theekshana to KL Rahul, Seeing KL Rahul charging down the track, Maheesh bowls it flat and quick, keeping it on middle, KL Rahul tries to work it across, but gets it sliced to the cover region.
19:52 (IST) Apr 16
Maheesh Theekshana to KL Rahul, FOUR! A gift and KL accepts it gleefully! Maheesh slips in a full toss, on the pads, KL Rahul whips it over square leg for a boundary.
19:52 (IST) Apr 16
Maheesh Theekshana to KL Rahul, An in-drifting on middle and leg, KL Rahul carves it out to the off side.
19:52 (IST) Apr 16
Maheesh Theekshana to KL Rahul, On a fullish length, just outside off, KL Rahul leans on it and eases it out to the point region.
19:51 (IST) Apr 16
Maheesh Theekshana comes into the attack now.
19:51 (IST) Apr 16
Maheesh Theekshana to Abishek Porel, Over the stumps, flat and full, on middle and leg, Abishek Porel flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19:50 (IST) Apr 16
Score after 4 overs 37 – 2
- Abishek Porel 27 (13)
- KL Rahul 1 (2)
Sandeep Sharma to Abishek Porel, Fuller and on middle and leg, Abishek Porel flicks it all along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19:49 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to KL Rahul, Speared fuller, on off, KL Rahul charges down the pitch and pushes it to the right of the bowler. Sandeep tries to stick his left hand out to the ball, but misses and the mid off fielder stops it with a dive to his right. A single taken.
19:48 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to KL Rahul, Aims the stumps, on a length, on middle, KL Rahul gets right behind it and bunts it on the pitch.
19:47 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to Abishek Porel, Very full, at the toes, Abishek Porel flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
19:47 (IST) Apr 16
Delhi Capitals are in early trouble.
19:47 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to Abishek Porel, Short on off, Abishek tries to pull, but again gets it edged to the short third fielder.
19:45 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma to Abishek Porel, OUT! RUN OUT! A massive anti-climax for Karun Nair as he departs on a duck this time around. On a shortish length, around off, Abishek Porel swivels to pull, but gets a thick outside edge, as the ball rolls towards the short third fielder. Karun is already almost halfway through, trying to sneak in a single, but is sent back by Abishek Porel after an initial charge. Wanindu Hasaranga picks and throws to the bowling end. Sandeep is standing in front of the wickets and collects before whipping the bails off with an underarm throw. And Karun Nair is found just short of his crease, trying to drag his bat in the crease. KL Rahul walks in next for DC.
19:44 (IST) Apr 16
Sandeep Sharma comes into the attack, replacing Tushar Deshpande.
19:44 (IST) Apr 16
Score after 3 overs 34 – 1
- Karun Nair 0 (3)
- Abishek Porel 25 (9)
Jofra Archer to Karun Nair, Oh, just short! A searing bumper at 145.9 kph, on the body again, Karun Nair mistimes his pull shot. It is lobbed in the air off the toe-end of the bat, but luckily for him, it falls on the bounce in front of the charging square leg fielder.
19:43 (IST) Apr 16
Jofra Archer to Karun Nair, Dug in short, on the bodyline, Karun Nair dodges underneath it.
19:42 (IST) Apr 16
Jofra Archer to Karun Nair, Good length, around off, Karun Nair presses forward and taps it to point.
19:42 (IST) Apr 16
Karun Nair walks in at number 3 for Delhi Capitals.
19:41 (IST) Apr 16
Jofra Archer to Jake Fraser-McGurk, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Jofra Archer provides his side with the first breakthrough! And another low score for Jake Fraser-McGurk! On the hard length, shaping away from the batter, around off, Jake Fraser-McGurk tries to execute the golf swing and looks to hoist over the bowler, but mistimes it and loses his shape a bit as well. Slices it over the cover region, and it is taken safely by Yashasvi Jaiswal at the mentioned position. Jake Fraser-McGurk departs for 9 and DC are 34/1.
19:40 (IST) Apr 16
Jofra Archer to Abishek Porel, A surprise bumper at 145 kph, on middle, Abishek Porel manages to pull it to deep square leg. A single taken.
19:40 (IST) Apr 16
Jofra Archer to Abishek Porel, Fuller ball, on the stumps, Abishek Porel stabs it back to the bowler.
19:39 (IST) Apr 16
Score after 2 overs 33 – 0
- Abishek Porel 24 (7)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk 9 (5)
Tushar Deshpande to Abishek Porel, An inswinging low full toss, on the pads, whipped across to deep square leg for a single. 23 off Tushar’s first over.
19:38 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to Abishek Porel, FOUR! And again! Banged short on top of the off stump, a slower one, Abishek Porel pulls it through the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
19:37 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to Abishek Porel, FOUR! Driven crisply! Fuller one, almost a half-volley, across off, Abishek Porel reads the slower ball well, strides across and drives it through backward point for a boundary.
19:36 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to Abishek Porel, SIX! This is some positive start for DC! The first six of the evening! Length-delivery, on middle and leg, Abishek Porel picks it up nicely and uses his wrists to flick it behind deep square leg for an 85-meter six. Excellent timing on that one.
19:36 (IST) Apr 16
Tushar Deshpande to Abishek Porel, EDGED AND FOUR! Across off, full, Abishek Porel charges down to hit it downtown, gets a leading edges and the ball races to the deep third fence.
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DC vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Following a shocking loss to Mumbai Indians at home, Delhi Capitals will look to return to winning ways when they face Rajasthan Royals today. A four-match winning streak had positioned Delhi strongly, but a dramatic collapse during their chase of 206 at the Arun Jaitley stadium — despite Karun Nair’s 89 — saw them fall short by 12 runs and drop to second place on the table. The Royals, on the other hand, continue to struggle. With only two wins in six matches, Sanju Samson’s team sits at eighth, plagued by inconsistent batting and a largely ineffective bowling unit. Though Jaiswal’s recent half-century brought some hope, the rest of the top and middle order has failed to capitalize. Spin will again be central to Delhi’s strategy, with Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam in excellent form. However, captain Axar Patel remains wicketless this season and is also yet to contribute with the bat. Faf du Plessis remains unavailable, but Nair’s return to form has bolstered the batting lineup. As both teams search for momentum, Delhi will hope to capitalise on home advantage and reaffirm their top-four ambitions, while Rajasthan will be desperate to arrest their downward slide.
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