Khaleel returned to try and halt DC's growing momentum- and struck right away!
Sameer looked to go over the infield but couldn't get the timing right. Jadeja, stationed at deep cover, sprinted forward a few paces and pulled off a stunning low catch right in front of his stomach. A brilliant effort in the field, and a crucial breakthrough for his team.
Sameer walks back after a handy 20 off 15 balls.
In walks Tristan Stubbs at just the right time for DC, ready to carry the charge forward.
Stubbs got off the mark with a couple of runs and followed it up with a powerful boundary to make an immediate impact. The batters then rotated the strike with singles for the rest of the over. A steady nine runs and the crucial wicket of Sameer came from it, as DC moved to 155 for 4 after 17 overs.
Pathirana returned for his third over, and the batters started with a risky single-Stubbs made it home safely, though a direct hit would’ve been very close. Rahul added a single of his own, and the rest of the over saw the duo continue to pick off singles without taking unnecessary risks.
Six singles came from the over, and after 18, DC were 161 for 4.