David Miller walked in with Delhi Capitals under growing pressure, and things nearly got worse immediately. Axar Patel flicked one uppishly towards deep square leg, but Shedge put down a tough diving chance after charging in. Another missed opportunity for Punjab Kings in the field.
Miller began cautiously, getting on top of the bounce to defend solidly before playing out another dot ball as Punjab Kings tightened the pressure. A single off the final delivery ensured Delhi added only 3 runs from the over along with the wicket of Tristan Stubbs.
After 9 overs, Delhi Capitals are 76 for 4 and now need 135 runs from 66 balls, with the chase beginning to slip away.
Jansen tightened up briefly, forcing Axar to defend a couple of deliveries, but the DC skipper finished strongly with another boundary to ensure 10 runs came from the over. After 8 overs, Delhi Capitals moved to 73 for 3.
Ben Dwarshuis continued from the other end, and the over began calmly with Stubbs lofting one down to long-on for a single. But then came a huge mix-up in the middle. Stubbs called for a risky run after pushing the ball behind square on the off-side, but Axar was hesitant. By the time Stubbs turned back, he was stranded halfway down the pitch.
Cooper Connolly reacted brilliantly in the field to complete the run-out, and Punjab Kings celebrated wildly as Delhi lost another wicket at a crucial stage. Stubbs departed for 12 off 17 balls after a frustrating innings.
Delhi Capitals slipped to 74 for 4 and now need 137 runs from 70 balls, with the pressure climbing rapidly.
