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IPL Updates: LSG stun RR in a thrilling final over

Sat, 19 April 2025

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23:29

LSG stun RR in a thrilling final over

RR 178-5 (20 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

What a thrilling finish! Shivam Dubey is the new batter, and Avesh Khan starts with a superb yorker that beats Dubey, and no runs come off it. RR now need 6 runs from 2 balls.

Dubey skies the next delivery, and Miller drops a sitter! The batters get two runs instead.

RR need 4 from the final ball. Dubey hits it hard, but it's only a single. Avesh Khan has done it!

LSG have held their nerve in the final over, restricting RR to just 6 runs and 1 wicket in the last six balls.

LSG win by 2 runs, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in an absolutely dramatic finish! What a game!

23:23

RR need 6 runs off 3 balls

RR 175-5 (19.3 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Avesh Khan is tasked with bowling the final over. He nails a yorker, and Jurel gets a single to start things off. Avesh hands the ball to the umpire, and we have a ball change. RR now need 8 runs off 5 balls. The two batters share a brief chat before they get back into action. They take two quick singles, with a leading edge to deep point. Shardul fumbles, allowing a second run to be taken. Then, Hetmyer flicks it straight to Shardul Thakur at square leg. It's a terrific catch! Hetmyer can't believe it, he's livid with himself as he departs. RR now need 6 runs off 3 balls with only one wicket remaining. The pressure is on!

23:12

RR need 9 runs off 6 balls

RR 172-4 (19 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Hetmyer is the new batter, and Prince Yadav comes in to bowl. Jurel gets off the mark with a single. Almost another wicket there! But neither Prince nor Pant can get to the ball in time. Yadav nails a yorker on off stump, and Hetmyer jams it back to the bowler. Hetmyer then skies one, but Avesh Khan, running in from deep, puts it down! Hetmyer makes him pay by slamming a boundary. A bouncer follows, and Hetmyer takes full advantage, hitting another boundary to end the over. 11 runs come off it.

After 19 overs, RR are 172/4 and need 9 runs off 6 balls.

23:07

Jaiswal, Parag depart in quick succession

RR 161-4 (18 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Avesh continues, and he nails a perfect yorker on middle stump, flattening the stumps! Jaiswal's excellent innings is cut short as he departs for 74 off 52 balls.

Dhruv Jurel is the new batter at the crease.

Jurel is off the mark with a single, and the two batters deal in singles for a few balls. Then, a loud LBW appeal for Parag, and the umpire's finger goes up! With two reviews remaining, Parag opts for the review. Avesh nails another perfect yorker, this time on off stump, as Parag tries to shuffle across and attempt a cheeky scoop. The review shows no bat, and the ball is hitting the stumps!

Avesh strikes again, and Parag departs for 47 off 35 balls.

23:00

Parag, Jaiswal score freely

RR 156-2 (17 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Avesh returns to the attack and nails a yorker, with Parag failing to get any runs off it. However, Parag makes up for it by slamming a powerful six into the stands-straight as an arrow! He backs it up with a single. Jaiswal then hits a boundary, followed by another single.

A final single to end the over. 13 runs come off it. After 16 overs, RR are 148/2, needing 33 runs from 24 balls.

Rathi is back into the attack, and Parag greets him with a boundary. A carrom ball outside off follows, which Parag cuts to long-on for a single. After a couple of singles, there's a dot ball to end the over. 8 runs come off it.

After 17 overs, RR are 156/2, needing 25 runs from 18 balls.

22:51

RR chase nears finish line

RR 135-2 (15 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Ravi Bishnoi continues, and Jaiswal defends two solid balls. He then cuts towards long-on for a single. Parag pulls the ball to midwicket for a couple of runs, maintaining the pressure. Parag then takes an easy single. The over ends with a dot ball. Just 4 runs come off it.

After 14 overs, RR are 126/2, needing 55 runs from 36 balls.

Prince Yadav is into the attack. Parag swings and misses, then gets stuck on his pads, but a leg bye is called. Jaiswal drives firmly to the right of long-off for a couple of runs. He then sends the next ball straight to point for no run. Jaiswal plays towards long-on for a single. A gloved shot from Jaiswal, top-edged just over a diving Pant, goes for four! A single to end the over. 9 runs come off it.

After 15 overs, RR are 135/2, needing 46 runs from 30 balls. Time-out is called.

22:49

Parag, Jaiswal lift Royals

RR 122-2 (13 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Ravi Bishnoi is back into the attack. Jaiswal and the new batter Riyan Parag rotate strike smartly, dealing in singles. Just 5 runs come off the over-tight bowling from Bishnoi. After 11 overs, RR are 99/2, needing 82 from 54 balls.

Prince Yadav returns and is greeted with a booming six by Parag! The pair continues to keep the scoreboard ticking with a mix of singles, and Parag finishes the over with a stylish boundary. A productive over for RR-14 runs from it.

After 12 overs, they move to 113/2 and now need 68 from 48 balls.

Digvesh Rathi is back into the attack. Jaiswal picks up a couple to start and follows it up with a boundary, piercing the infield. He then rotates strike with a single to long on. With a slip in place, Parag safely works it to long off for another single. Jaiswal adds one more to his tally. Rathi finishes with a dot. 9 runs come off it.

After 13 overs, RR are 122/2.

22:28

Rana departs, RR lose 2 quick wkts

RR 94-2 (10 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Shardul Thakur returns to the attack. Rana starts by pushing one towards extra cover-no run. Both batters then rotate strike with singles. Rana swings and misses, but gets under one soon after and launches it for six!

But just as he was finding rhythm-he's gone! Tries to take on the short ball, but doesn't get the timing right. Avesh Khan takes a comfortable catch at fine leg. Rana departs for 8 off 7 balls.

Another timely breakthrough for LSG!

RR have now lost two in quick succession, and the momentum has slightly shifted. All eyes are on Jaiswal-the set batter who's looked in control from ball one.

If RR are to chase this down, Jaiswal has to anchor the innings and bat deep.

22:26

Pant's quick hands end 14-YO's charge

RR 86-1 (9 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Digvesh Rathi returns. Jaiswal starts with a drive to extra cover for a single. Suryavanshi follows with a jab to deep midwicket for one more. Jaiswal taps it to point-no run. A shortish delivery next, and he scampers back for two. Clipped towards midwicket for another single. Suryavanshi finishes the over with a glorious six!

What a shot from the 14-year-old!11 runs off the over. After 8, RR are 82/0.

Markram into the attack now. Jaiswal brings up his fifty off just 31 balls with a single. Suryavanshi drives to long on for another. Jaiswal adds one more with a sweep. Then drama-Pant whips the bails off after a ball that drifts away, and the third umpire is called in. Suryavanshi's back leg is just in the air-he's stumped! The 14-year-old's dream knock ends on 34 off 20 balls.

Nitish Rana walks in at No. 3. He defends the first ball and gets off the mark with a single.

Just 4 runs and a wicket from the 9th over. RR are 86/1.

22:14

Jaiswal, Suryavanshi give RR perfect launch

RR 71-0 (7 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Ravi Bishnoi into the attack. Suryavanshi starts with a drive to cover- no run. But next ball, he lofts it straight down the ground for four! Everything in his arc is disappearing! Bishnoi gets some turn, but Suryavanshi adjusts well, cutting it for a single. Jaiswal, cool as ever, slams a boundary and follows it up with a single. Dot ball to finish.10 runs off the over.

After 7, RR are 71/0.Time-out taken.

Rajasthan are flying-two young, fearless lefties have given them a dream start.

22:07

Prince's rollercoaster over vs Jaiswal

RR 61-0 (6 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Prince Yadav enters the attack and puts the brakes on Jaiswal. The left-hander struggles for room as Prince mixes it up cleverly-five dot balls in a row! Just when it looked like a maiden, Prince bangs one short and Jaiswal finally capitalizes, pulling it over the ropes for six.

End of the powerplay-RR are 61/0 after 6 overs. It's been a solid start, but Prince just showed how to rein things in.

22:06

50 comes up for Royals

RR 55-0 (5 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Markram into the attack now. Suryavanshi gets going with a single to midwicket. Then, Jaiswal goes big-a massive six followed by back-to-back boundaries! Markram finally sneaks in a dot ball, the first in a while. Jaiswal nudges one to cover for a single, and Suryavanshi finishes the over with a solid defensive shot.

These two-Jaiswal and Suryavanshi-are playing like brothers, matching each other's fearless intent. Trouble brewing for Pant, as he, Pooran, and Markram huddle for a serious discussion.

14 runs came off the over. After 5 overs, RR are cruising at 55/0.

21:58

Jaiswal unleashes!

RR 41-0 (4 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

Thakur continues, and Jaiswal greets him in style-a boundary first ball, followed by a towering six! He taps the next delivery for a single. Suryavanshi swings hard but misses, then rotates strike with a single. A quiet finish to the over with another single. 13 runs off it, and after 3 overs, RR are 39/0.

Rathi is brought into the attack now. Jaiswal starts cautiously, pushing to point for no run, then nudges one to long-on for a single. Suryavanshi looks for a risky single but is wisely sent back. He then gets struck on the pads-no run there. Suryavanshi finally finds a run with a cut to midwicket, and the over ends with a dot.

Just 2 runs off it, a solid comeback from LSG. After 4 overs, RR are 41/0.

21:50

Suryavanshi show continues!

RR 26-0 (2 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

After a brief delay, Avesh Khan takes over from the other end. Jaiswal pulls the first ball to deep backward square for a single. Then, it's the young sensation again- 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi launches a powerful shot into the stands for his second six of the night!

A leading edge follows, but it doesn't carry-he survives and picks up a single. Jaiswal plays it safe with a block and then cuts one to deep point for another single.

Then comes a slice of double fortune for Rajasthan Royals and their teen prodigy. What looked like a straightforward catch is dropped, and to make it worse for Lucknow, the ball trickles away to the boundary.

Another 13-run over and after 2 overs, RR are 26/0, needing 155 more from 108 balls.

21:48

14-YO Suryavanshi hits SIX on 1st ball

RR 13-0 (1 Ovs) vs LSG 180-5 | SCORECARD

History is rewritten as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals' Impact Substitute, walks out to open the chase alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sandeep Sharma is the player subbed out.

Shardul Thakur takes the new ball for Lucknow. Jaiswal starts cautiously, tapping it back to the bowler, but quickly finds his rhythm with a crisp boundary through the gap, followed by a single. Then comes the moment of the night-young Suryavanshi smashes the first ball he faces in IPL for a six! He then misses out on a cut shot but ends the over with a single pulled to deep midwicket.

A thrilling start-13 runs off the first over.

21:26

LSG stun RR with last-over blitz to reach 180

LSG 180-5 (20 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

LSG finish on 180/5. Rajasthan Royals looked to have the upper hand heading into the final over, but Abdul Samad's late onslaught completely flipped the script. Those last six deliveries have shifted the momentum firmly in Lucknow's favour, giving the visitors plenty to defend.

21:22

Samad's last-over carnage steals the show

LSG 180-5 (20 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Archer returns for the penultimate over. Miller and Samad look to rotate strike, picking up singles early in the over. Archer bangs one short and wide - it's called a wide, but Riyan Parag isn't happy and asks for it to be reviewed. After a brief check, the third umpire overrules the graphic, says it's not a mistake, and the wide stands. Despite that, Archer keeps things tight.

Just 7 runs come off the 19th - a tidy over under pressure. LSG are 153/5 heading into the final over.

Sandeep Sharma takes the ball for the final over. Miller starts with a single to long-off, handing the strike to Samad - and then the fireworks begin! Samad smashes a low full toss into the stands for a six! Follows it up with another one - straight over the bowler's head! A couple of runs off the next, but Samad isn't done yet. Two more sixes to finish - the last one soaring high and long, a perfect exclamation mark to the innings. 27 runs came off the final over!

LSG finish strong at 180/5 after 20 overs, thanks to Samad's late blitz.

21:20

Badoni falls after a fine knock of 50

LSG 146-5 (18 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Sandeep Sharma returns for the 17th over. New batter David Miller gets off the mark with a single. Badoni plays one to point for no run but follows it up with a cracking boundary. He rotates strike with a single, and the over ends with two more singles.

Solid over - 8 runs off it, and LSG move to 139/4 after 17 overs.

Deshpande takes the ball for the 18th. Badoni misses out with a cut shot first up but brings up his fifty in style, reaching the mark in just 33 balls with a well-timed boundary. However, the joy is short-lived - he looks to go big again but doesn't get the distance. Shubham Dubey holds on this time, and Badoni falls after a fine knock of 50.

A crucial breakthrough for RR late in the innings.

Abdul Samad is the new batter and he is off the mark with a single. 7 runs and a wicket came off it.

21:02

Big wicket! Markram departs, LSG 4 down

LSG 131-4 (16 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Hasaranga continues and starts with two singles - one each for Badoni and Markram. Badoni then breaks the shackles with a towering six, showing great intent, and follows it up with another single.

But just when LSG looked to build momentum, a big breakthrough - Hasaranga tosses one up wide outside off, and Markram goes after it but mistimes the shot. Riyan Parag settles under a simple catch in the deep. Markram departs for a well-made 66 off 45 balls. A crucial wicket for the Royals at the perfect time.

20:55

Markram the rock, LSG rely on him

LSG 121-3 (15 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Hasaranga returns and keeps things tight. Badoni and Markram exchange singles early in the over, but boundaries continue to elude LSG. The pair deal only in ones, making it a quiet over with just 5 runs coming off it. After 14 overs, LSG are 116/3.

Time-out taken. Aiden Markram's composed knock has anchored the innings, and it's crucial for LSG that he bats through.

Theekshana resumes after the break. Badoni gets down on one knee and swats it for a couple. He then pushes towards deep point for a single. Markram and Badoni exchange singles again before Theekshana ends the over with two dot balls.

Another tidy over - just 5 runs off it. After 15 overs, LSG are 121/3.

20:46

Markram anchors LSG well-earned 50

LSG 111-3 (13 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Theekshana returns for his third over. Markram eases one to long-on for a single, followed by another from Badoni to deep point. Markram then launches a massive six and follows it up with a single. Badoni adds two quick singles - excellent running between the wickets.

A fruitful over for LSG, 13 runs from it. After 12 overs, they move to 105/3.

Deshpande is back as well. Markram drives to mid-off for a single. A couple of extras follow - one going down leg and another too short, both called wide. Badoni cuts to long-on for a single. Markram defends the next two deliveries and finishes the over with a couple of runs.

Just 6 runs from the over. After 13 overs, LSG are 111/3.

20:46

Markram anchors LSG well-earned 50

LSG 92-3 (11 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Sandeep is back into the attack, and Badoni sends one down the wicket for a single. Markram plays two quick singles, then effortlessly drives one for three more, bringing up his fifty. It feels like Markram is playing on a different surface, as the rest of the LSG batters struggle.

Badoni follows with back-to-back boundaries, showing his flair. He then finishes the over with two quick singles.

A productive over with 16 runs off it. After 11 overs, LSG are 92/3.

20:36

Badoni survives close call

LSG 76-3 (10 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Deshpande starts with a bouncer that's called wide for height. Badoni nudges the next delivery to the leg side for a single. Markram defends, then takes a quick single to mid-off. Badoni times the next ball beautifully for a crisp boundary. He adds another single to finish the over.

8 runs come off it, and after 9 overs, LSG are 63/3.

Hasaranga resumes after the break and starts with a half-hearted lbw appeal, but the ball clearly nicks the inside edge. Then, much louder appeal for lbw follows, and LSG decide to review. No bat involved this time, and after checking with ball tracking, it's deemed umpire's call on impact and wickets, with Badoni just about surviving. He had tried to sweep, but the ball went below his bat. Close call!

Badoni then plays a quick jab to deep midwicket for a single, while Markram sends the next delivery back to the bowler. But Markram isn't done yet! He slams a six, and then another - back-to-back sixes! Jaiswal just watches them sail over.

13 runs come off the over. After 10 overs, LSG are 76/3.

20:18

Pant departs, LSG 3 down

LSG 55-3 (8 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Deshpande comes into the attack and keeps things tight as the batters rotate strike with singles. Just 5 runs come off the over. After 7 overs, LSG are 51 for 2.

Hasaranga replaces Sandeep and begins with a googly. Markram picks it and nudges it to deep point for one. Pant follows with a cut towards midwicket for a single. Markram drives down to long-on for another. Then comes the breakthrough - Hasaranga draws an edge off Pant with a sharp delivery, and Jurel does the rest behind the stumps.

Pant departs after a slow knock of 3 from 9 balls.

LSG bring in Ayush Badoni as their Impact Sub, replacing Marsh. He gets off the mark with a single. Markram drives to cover but finds the fielder. Its a quiet over with just 4 runs and the crucial wicket of Pant.

After 8 overs, LSG are 55 for 3.

20:14

Gone! Pooran departs after lifeline

LSG 46-2 (6 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Theekshana comes from the other end, going down the leg, wide called. Markram slams a boundary. Cuts to point for none. Pooran dealing in singles meanwhile Markram slams a boundary boundary. 12 came off it after 4 overs LSG are 30-1.

Archer returns for his third over and immediately makes an impact with a clever leg-cutter that beats Markram, who looked to jab but missed. The next delivery is clipped aerially over midwicket, and Hetmyer does brilliantly at deep backward square leg - sprinting and diving to his left to save a certain boundary. Pooran, however, responds with intent, slamming a boundary off the next ball. Drama follows as a straightforward catch is put down by Dubey, gifting Pooran a lifeline on 6 - a moment that could haunt the Royals later. Markram, unfazed by the chaos, finishes the over with a boundary of his own. It's a productive over for LSG - 12 runs off it - and after 5 overs, they move to 42 for 1.

Sandeep Sharma is introduced into the attack. Pooran welcomes him with a stylish drive that races to the boundary. But the joy is short-lived. Sandeep appeals for an lbw and the umpire raises his finger even before the bowler can finish the appeal. Pooran opts for a review, but ball-tracking confirms it would have crashed into the base of leg stump.

The review is lost, and so is the big-hitting Pooran, who departs for 11 off 8 balls.

Sandeep Sharma continues with Pant on strike, and the field is set with a deep point and deep square leg. Sandeep thinks he's got another one - goes up with a loud, animated lbw appeal. Even keeper Jurel is convinced, but the umpire says not out. RR opt for a review. Pant had shaped to dab a short-of-a-length delivery on middle, but UltraEdge reveals a clear inside edge. Pant survives and returns the ball to the bowler. He plays out the rest of the over cautiously.

Just 4 runs and the big wicket of Pooran came off it. After 6 overs, LSG are 46 for 2.

19:56

Archer strikes! LSG lose Marsh early

LSG 18-1 (3 Ovs) vs RR | SCORECARD

Jofra Archer takes the new ball with one slip in place as Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, both in fine form, open the innings for LSG. Marsh gets going with a crisp drive that rolls through the covers for three.

Markram starts watchfully, defending the first delivery before unleashing a classy boundary off the next. He follows it up with another four, showcasing his intent early on. Arshdeep Singh finishes the over. After the first over, LSG are off to a solid start at 12 for no loss. Maheesh Theekshana joins the attack from the other end. Markram picks up a single with a jab toward long-off. Marsh then plays out three tight deliveries, looking a bit uncomfortable against the spin. Markram closes the over with another single. A tidy over from Theekshana - just three runs off it. After 2 overs, LSG are 15 for no loss.

Archer continues from his end. Markram dabs one to the off side for a quick single to rotate the strike. Marsh, looking to break free, goes for the pull but ends up skying it. Shimron Hetmyer, stationed at deep backward square leg, charges in and keeps his eyes locked on the ball all the way, completing a well-judged catch just beyond the 30-yard circle.

Marsh walks back for 4 off 6 deliveries.

Nicholas Pooran walks in at No. 3 for LSG.

Archer greets Pooran with a sharp bouncer, but the left-hander ducks under it with ease. He gets off the mark with a quick single. Markram adds another run to close the over. A wicket and just three runs

19:53

14-Year-Old Suryavanshi Set for Historic IPL Debut

Rajasthan Royals will be without their regular skipper Sanju Samson in today's clash, as he misses out due to the injury sustained in the previous game.

In his absence, Riyan Parag will take over captaincy duties. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants have won the toss and opted to bat first. The spotlight, however, is on young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is set to make history as the youngest-ever player to feature in the IPL at just 14 years and 23 days old.

Named in the Royals' impact substitutes list, Suryavanshi is expected to make his debut during the chase, a move Parag hinted at during the toss.

Here are the playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan

Impact Subs: Ayush Badoni, Mayank Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Riyan Parag(c), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Impact Subs: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kunal Singh Rathore

19:49

Buttler top-scores with 97 not out

GT 204-3 (19.2 ovs) vs DC 203-8 | Scorecard

Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets and four balls to spare in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

They are now table-toppers with 10 points.

Buttler hit a match-winning 97 and struck a 100-run stand with Sherfane Rutherford as they kept calm through the chase. Tewatia then hit a six and four in the final over to take GT home.

This is the first time they've chased down 200.

Starc comes on to bowl the final over and Tewatia smacks the ball over deep mid-wicket for a six!

Yorker and Tewatia gets his bat to it and the ball races to the fine leg boundary for a four to bring up the winning runs. GT win by 7 wickets.

A late twist here as GT lose a wicket with 11 runs needed from 7 balls.

There is a ball change as Tewatia comes out to bat.

He cuts it away to deep point to get off the mark with a single as a wicket and 5 runs come off it.

Mukesh continues and Rutherford steers the wide ball to third man for a single.

Buttler then takes a single to deep mid-wicket.

Rutherford then squeezes the yorker down to long off for a couple.

A dot ball next before he miscues the full toss and is caught in the deep. The batters take a review for height and it looks alright. Fair delivery and he is out for 43 off 34 and GT lose their 3rd wicket. More importantly it's the 2nd dot ball in the over.

19:34

15 needed off 12

GT 189-2 (18 ovs) vs DC 203-8 | Scorecard

Mohit is back in the attack and the full ball is smashed by Buttler over the bowler's head for a four!

Buttler then takes a single as the ball falls short of the long-off fielder.

Rutherford and Buttler then take a single each off the next two balls.

Rutherford then pulls the ball over backward square leg for a couple and a single to end the over as 10 come off the over.

Mukesh is back in the attack and Rutherford starts the over with a single to short third man. No ball called.

FREE HIT and Buttler smacks it over deep mid-wicket for a six!

He then digs out the yorker for a single to long off and that brings up the 100-run stand.

Rutherford then slaps the ball past cover-point for a single.

Buttler then gets a single to point off a leg bye.

A wide ball next.

Rutherford then flicks the full ball over square leg for a single.

Buttler then drills the yorker to long on for a single.

14 come off the over.

19:23

GT need 39 off 24 balls

GT 165-2 (16 ovs) vs DC 203-8 | Scorecard

Kuldeep back in the attack and Rutherford starts the over with a single.

A dot later, the short ball is pulled over deep square leg for a four!

A dot later, Buttler works the ball to the on side for a single.

Rutherford then takes a single to long on as 7 come off it.

Starc back in the attack and the full ball is smashed through extra cover for a four.

A yorker length next ball and Buttler squeezes it through cover point for a four.

A full ball, wide of off stump, Buttler throws his hands at it and it goes past third man for a four.

Four boundaries in a row as another full ball, Buttler stays leg side and drives it to long off for a four.

Buttler pulls the next one, but it doesn't carry to deep square leg and the ball runs for a four.

Buttler calls for the physio as he suffers cramps mid-over.

Dot to end the over as 20 come off it.

19:09

DC need a wicket as 66 needed off 36 balls

DC 138-2 (14 ovs) vs GT 203-8 | Scorecard

Nigam back in the attack and he starts with a wide.

Nigam overpitches and Buttler crunches it over the bowler for a one-bounce four.

A dot ball next. Buttler then turns the ball around to mid-wicket for a single.

Rutherford goes on his knee and looks to swing. Misses it.

Rutherford then does a Pant as he loses his balance on the attempted reverse sweep, the ball runs to the boundary and 4 leg byes given.

Dot to end the over as 10 come off it.

Mohit Sharma in the attack now and he starts with a short ball and Rutherford pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a six! What a welcome for the bowler.

Short ball again and this time Ruthetford swivel pulls it over deep backward square leg for a bigger six!

A dot later, Rutherford takes a single to backward point.

Half volley and Buttler drills the ball through mid-off for a four to bring up his 50, his third of the season and he also brings up the 50-run stand.

Buttler then plays the ball wide of mid-off and takes a single as 18 come off it.

18:58

94 needed off 48 balls

DC 110-2 (12 ovs) vs GT 203-8 | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues and Rutherford plays the ball to the leg side for a single.

Buttler and Rutherford then take a single each as the pressure builds on GT.

Buttler then whips the ball to mid-wicket for a single.

A wide ball next. Full toss and Rutherford hits it through the line and lofts it down the ground for a six.

A single to short third man for a single as 12 come off it.

Vipraj continues and Buttler starts the over with a couple.

He then takes a single to long-on.

Two dots later, Rutherford miscues a big swing, ball falls short of long off.

A dot to end the over as 4 come off it.

18:50

Buttler-Rutherford keep scoreboard ticking

DC 84-2 (10 ovs) vs GT 203-8 | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues after the timeout and Buttler starts the over with a couple to the leg side.

A single later, Rutherford reaches out for the cut and beats the backward point fielder for a four.

He then takes a single.

A dot later, Buttler takes a single to mid-wicket as 9 come off it.

Nigam is back in the attack and Rutherford goes big, miscues but the ball falls short of Starc running in from the deep.

Buttler and Rutherford then take a single each each.

Full ball next and Buttler smacks it down the ground for a six!

Buttler then takes a single before Rutherford takes a single to end the over as 10 come off it.

18:41

Sudharsan out for 36 off 21

DC 67-1 (6 ovs) vs GT 203-8 | Scorecard

Impact Sub Sherfane Rutherford is the new man in and the left-hander starts with two dots.

Rutherford then turns the ball to long on for a single to get off the mark as a wicket and just 2 come off the over.

Kuldeep in the attack now and he starts with a dot.

Buttler then plays the next ball down the ground for a single to long off as he mixes his pace.

Short ball, Sudharsan pulls it flat and straight to Stubbs at deep mid-wicket and he is out for 36 off 21.

Axar continues and the batters rotate the strike to take 6 runs in the over.

18:32

Buttler-Sudharsan bring up 50-run stand

DC 67-1 (6 ovs) vs GT 203-8 | Scorecard

Mukesh is back in the attack and after a dot, Sudharsan hits a four through cover-point.

Back-to-back fours now as the overpitched ball is squeezed through the point region for another boundary.

Sudharsan takes a single next to bring up the 50-run stand off just 26 balls.

Wide down the leg side next as the bowler follows the batter.

Full yorker is jammed to mid-wicket for a single.

Sudharsan takes a single to end the over as 12 come off it. GT dominate powerplay scoring over 10 an over.

Leggie Nigam in the attack now and Buttler takes him down for two sixes as he gives 14 in the over.

18:22

Axar gets clobbered

DC 41-1 (4 ovs) vs GT 203-8 | Scorecard

Axar in the attack now and he has been dispatched for a six by Sudharsan over fine leg first ball of the over.

A single later, Buttler gets a four through the off side.

A dot, a single and a dot to end the over as 12 cone off it.

Starc continues and Sudharsan starts the over with a four through point, an exquisite shot as he goes on his toes and cuts it for a four.

He follows it up with another four as the overpitched ball is creamed through covers.

Sudharsan then takes a single to third man.

Buttler then gets a couple to third man.

Buttler is then hit on the box.

Wide given next, length ball and Buttler attempts a scoop. DC reviews and the onfied decision is overturned. 11 come off the over.

18:09

GT lose early wicket

DC 18-1 (2 ovs) vs GT 203-8 | Scorecard

Buttler is the new man in and after a dot, he is off the mark with a lofted drive over cover and mid-off for a four as a wicket and 10 runs come off it.

Mukesh opens at the other end, half volley, little width and Gill drill it wide of covers for a four.

Gill then plays the ball towards the bowler who doesn't collect it cleanly and he sneaks a single.

Full and wide and Sudharsan slices the ball to deep backward point.

Gill then drops the ball to mid-wicket and wants a single. Sent back but Nair is quick on the ball and he manages a direct hit to have Gill run out for 7.

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill come out to chase 204 while Mitchell Starc opens the attack for DC.

And Sudharsan and Gill start off with a single each.

Sudharsan then takes a single to square third man before Gill plays the ball to mid-off and scampers for a single.

Round the wicket now to Sudharsan, ball outside out, he is beaten on the ramp.

Sudharsan then punches the ball through extra cover for a four as 8 come off the over.

17:56

Krishna takes 4 to restrict DC to under 220

GT 203-8 (20 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

On the back of some good starts by their batters, Delhi Capitals put on 203 for 8 in their match against Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

At one point DC looked good to go past 220 but Siraj broke the stand between Stubbs and Axar.

Prasidh Krishna finished with four wickets but Ishant Sharma and Sai Kishore bowled splendidly in the last two overs to help restrict DC to just 203.

Kuldeep is the new man in, on the pads and he uses the pace of the ball and swipes it to deep square leg for a four as DC make 203 for 8 in their 20 overs.

Ishant is subbed out as Rutherford comes out for him.

Sai Kishore to bowl the final over as Gill is handed a penalty for overtime.

5 fielders in the circle now.

And Ashutosh plays a dot before taking a single to long on.

Starc then takes a single to backward point.

Sai Kishore then bowls a wide ball to the leg side.

In the arc and Ashutosh plays it to sweeper cover for a couple.

Short ball and Ashutosh lofts it straight down the throat of long on as he hits it on the turn and he is out for 37.

Starc is the new man in and he is off the mark with a single.

A wide later, Ashutosh goes for the big swing, is hit on the shoulder as it goes to the keeper. A wicket and 6 runs come off it.

Ishant back in the attack and Ashutosh squeezes the yorker for a single on the leg side.

Ferreira and Ashutosh then take a single each.

Ferreira then plays the ball straight to cover and he is out for 1.

17:30

Prasidh takes two more wickets

GT 188-6 (18 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Donovan Ferreira is the new man in and he takes a single to the leg side off leg byes.

A wide later, a full toss and Ashutosh helps it on his way over deep square leg for a six!

Short ball and Ashutosh plays the upper cut over the keeper for a six!

Full toss again and Ashutosh plays it to covers for a single as 15 come off it.

Vipraj Nigam is the new man in.

A short ball on middle and leg, Nigam tries to guide it to third man but Buttler takes a good flying catch to his right to have the batter out for a duck.

Krishna is back in the attack and he strikes first ball.

Axar comes down and swings, he edges it to Buttler behind the stumps and he is out for 38 off 32.

Siraj continues as he bowls his final over and Axar is dropped by Rashid at cover as he takes a single.

A single to Ashutosh next. A wide ball next.

Axar and Ashutosh then take three singles before a four to end the over as 10 come off it.

17:12

Siraj gets the breakthrough

GT 163-4 (16 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Arshad back in the attack and the full ball is played to short fine leg for a single.

Ashutosh and Axar then take a single each. Axar injures himself while taking the single. He goes down and the physio is called out to check on him.

Axar continues after some treatment.

Arshad angles the next one across the Ashutosh who slices it and it falls short of Buttler.

Ashutosh then comes across the stumps and plays it past the man at short fine who misfields as he gets cramps. The ball goes to the boundary. Another injury intervention here as Krishna gets some treatment.

Ashutosh ends the over with a six over deep mid-wicket as 13 come off it.

17:01

Stubbs out for 31 off 21

GT 150-4 (15 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Ashutosh Sharma is the new man in and he plays the yorker to long on for a single.

Axar and Ashutosh then get three singles. 4 runs and a wicket come off it.

Siraj is back in the attack after the time out and he hits Stubbs on the pad first ball for a dot.

Full ball next, Stubbs looks to reverse scoop, doesn't time it and is caught at short third man and he is out for 31 off 21.

16:56

Rashid goes wicketless

GT 146-3 (14 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Time out now and GT need to break the partnership to get back into the game. DC are going along nicely.

Rashid continues and Stubbs and Axar start the over with a single each off the first two balls.

Stubbs then slogs the ball and hits it through the line, lofting it over long-on for a six!

Stubbs looks for another maximum, but miscues this, Rashid runs back to take the catch but fails to hold on it and the batters take a single.

Axar then slog sweeps the ball over long on for a six! Brings up the 50-run stand.

Rashid then hits Axar on the pad as he attempts a flick. big appeal for caught behind, no says the umpire. GT take another review and lose it.

15 come off the over.

Ishant continues and Stubbs and Axar take three singles before Stubbs meets the full pitched ball and punches it through extra cover for a four!

Stubbs then drills the ball to long on for a single.

A dot to end the over as 9 come off it.

16:41

Runs flowing for the visitors

GT 122-3 (12 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Rashid continues and Stubbs starts the over with a single,

Axar then comes down the track and lofts it cleanly over the bowler for a six!

Axar and Stubbs then take four singles as 11 come off the over.

Ishant in the attack now and he mixes his lengths and gives away just 6 in the over.

16:35

GT lose a review

GT 105-3 (10 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Rashid continues and Axar takes a single to the off side.

Stubbs then takes a single to long off.

Big shout for LBW next as Axar is hit on the pads. No says the umpire. GT take the review and lose it as ball tracking shows ball was pitching outside leg stump.

Axar then take a single before Stubbs takes a couple to end the over as 5 come off it.

16:33

Prasidh gets his 2nd

GT 100-3 (9 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Stubbs is the new man in and he starts with a dot.

A short bouncer next and wide called for height.

A half-volley and Stubbs gets to the pitch of the ball and creams it wide off cover for a four.

Stubbs then takes a single.

Axar then guides the ball to third man for a single to bring up DC's 100.

Krishna continues, short ball and Nair clubs it over sweeper cover for a four to start the over.

Short ball next and Nair looks to carve it over third man and is well caught at the boundary by Arshad and Nair is out for 31 off 19.

Rashid in the attack now and the batters take four singles before the short ball is pulled to deep square leg for a couple as Siraj puts in the dive at the boundary and keeps it to a couple.

A single to end the over as 7 come off it.

Krishna continues and he mixes his lengths as the batters take five singles.

Full and wide ball next and Axar creams it through to sweeper cover for a four as 9 come off the over.

16:16

Prasidh gets the big wicket

GT 73-2 (6 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Left-arm pacer Arshad continues and after a dot, Axar takes a couple as he mistimes a lofted shot.

Axar then takes a single to mid-off.

Nair then carves the next ball past short third man for a four.

Full and on the pads and Nair flicks the ball off his pads over deep backward square leg for a six!

A single to end the over as 13 come off it.

This is DC's highest powerplay score this season.

Axar is the new man in and is off the mark with a single.

A dot to end the over as 7 runs and a wicket come off it.

Prasidh Krishna in the attack now and he strays on the legs and Rahul clips it fine for a four.

Rahul then gets a couple to deep point.

A dot later, Krishna bowls a ball into Rahul's legs, a full length yorker coming in, hits Rahul straight on the back toe, big appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Rahul talks to Nair, doesn't take the review and is out for 28 off 14.

16:02

Siraj gets a hammering

GT 52-1 (4 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

Arshad continues and Rahul and Nair take two singles off the first three balls before Rahul hits back-to-back boundaries to bring up the team 50.

A single to end the over as 11 come off it.

Siraj continues and a dot Rahul backs away to the off side and he slashes it square of the wicket on the off side for a four.

Full ball, angling in next and Rahul thumps it over the bowler's head for a six over long on!

A single and a dot next before Nair carves the ball over third man for a six as 17 come off the over.

15:52

Arshad removes danger man Porel

GT 24-1 (2 ovs) vs DC | Scorecard

KL Rahul is the new man in and he is off the mark with a single.

A dot to end the over as a wicket and 8 come off it.

Arshad Khan opens at the other end and he starts with two wides before Nair is off the mark with a single.

Porel then drives the ball through point for a four.

A dot later, Porel chips the ball straight to mid-on and he is out for 18 off 9.

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill will come out to bat for Delhi Capitals while Siraj will open the bowling for the hosts.

After two wides and a dot, Porel is four over mid-off.

He gets his first maximum with a six over deep square leg before he ending the over with a four. 16 come off the opening over.

15:25

Big run expected

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has won the toss and elected to field against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

Playing XI:

Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar

Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma

Impact Subs:

Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Darshan Nalkande, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Dushmantha Chameera

Gujarat Titans: Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Washington Sundar, Karim Janat

Welcome to the updates from the match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans played in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

The pitch looks good for big runs and the team that wins the toss will want to bat first.

Mitchell Starc's mastery of death overs will be up against Mohammed Siraj's artistry when the high-flying Delhi Capitals take on an equally well-placed Gujarat Titans in a high-voltage top-of-the-table IPL clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

The Capitals sit pretty at the top with 10 points from six games, while the Titans trail close behind with eight from as many outings.

Confidence in the Delhi camp would be soaring after their dramatic Super Over win over Rajasthan Royals, another heist scripted under pressure with Starc at the heart of it.

The Australian left-arm quick bowled three overs of pinpoint yorkers, including a nerve wracking Super Over, to turn the game on its head.

Having skipped the Champions Trophy to freshen up after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Starc has returned to the IPL recharged and razor sharp.

With 10 wickets at an economy just over 10, he's led the DC pace unit featuring Mukesh Kumar and Mohit Sharma. If Starc can conjure another match-defining spell, it could be the edge that Delhi needs.

His battle with Gujarat Titans' top order, led by skipper Shubman Gill, the consistent Sai Sudharsan, and Ashes rival Jos Buttler, could prove pivotal.

So far, the trio has carried the bulk of the batting load, with at least one of them notching a half-century in every match.

The GT middle order, largely untested, faltered when finally called upon against Lucknow Super Giants, resulting in a defeat. If Delhi can crack that top-order code early, the ripple effect could tilt the contest in their favour.

On the other hand, after an underwhelming Border-Gavaskar Trophy and missing India's Champions Trophy-winning campaign, Siraj used his time away from the game to iron out flaws and the results are showing.

Refreshed and raring, Siraj has emerged as the cornerstone of Gujarat Titans' bowling attack this season.

With his Test-match lengths and ability to generate movement off the deck, he has picked up 10 wickets at an economy of 8.50, particularly excelling in the Powerplay.

Up against him will be Delhi's relatively inexperienced opening duo of Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has struggled for rhythm, and the promising Abishek Porel.

The pair will have their work cut out not just against Siraj but also Prasidh Krishna, who is enjoying a standout season.

Should Delhi's top order crumble early, the Capitals will look towards the experience of KL Rahul and Karun Nair to steady the ship.

Axar Patel, who plays for Gujarat in the domestic circuit, too will be eager to make an impact at his home-ground, having rediscovered his rhythm with both bat and ball.

Both teams also boast of high-quality spin arsenals.

While Gujarat have banked on the reliable duo of Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan, Delhi's standout performer has been Kuldeep Yadav, ably supported by the impressive Vipraj Nigam.

However, Kuldeep's availability is uncertain after he walked off the field with a shoulder injury in the last match, and the Capitals are yet to provide a fitness update.

00:23

Third loss at home for RCB

PBKS 98-5 (12.1 ovs) vs RCB 95-9 | Scorecard

Bhuvi continues. Starts with a dot and a single.

Out! Shashank is out, caught by Phil Salt. Back of a length delivery and Sashank tries to punch it but the ball takes the top edge and flies to the man at long-on.

He returns after making 1 off 5.

Marcus Stoinis is the new man in.

Wadhera hits a six and a boundary to take Punjab on the verge of victory.

Just four needed off last 12 balls.

Dayal to bowl the penultimate over. Stoinis is on strike. Sixer! He finishes the game with a mighty hit. Length delivery and he heaves it over deep mid-wicket to hand Punjab two vital points.

Punjab win with 11 balls to spare. It is RCB's third defeat at home this season.

00:15

Punjab need 16 off 18 balls

PBKS 80-4 (11 ovs) vs RCB 95-9 | Scorecard

Suyash continues. Wadhera is on strike. Six! Full and wider delivery and Wadhera gets under it and smokes it over long-off.

Two back-to-back fours. Wadhera is taking the game away from RCB. First a big edge to beat the keeper and then a beautiful slap through cover point.

Two dots and a single to end the over. 15 come off it.

00:14

Punjab need 31 off 24 balls

PBKS 65-4 (10 ovs) vs RCB 95-9 | Scorecard

Shashank Singh is the new man in. Suyash continues.

Wadhera is on strike. Four dots on the trots.

Boundary. Wadhera release the pressure with a four. Follows it up with a sixer over deep mid-wicket. Fruitful over over Punjab. 10 come off it.

Hazlewood continues. Shashank is on strike. Stars with two dot balls. Then Shashank picks a single through deep backward point. Follows it up with a dot and a leg bye. Another dot to end the over.

Just two runs come off the over. Punjab need 31 off 24 balls.

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