Mumbai: In IPL Cricket, Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Capitals by 15 runs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last night. Chasing victory target of 223, Delhi Capitals scored 207 for 8 in stipulated 20 overs. Earlier, put into bat, Rajasthan Royals scored 222 for 2 in 20 overs.
Rajasthan's Jos Buttler contributed brilliant 116 off 65 while Devdutt Padikkal made 54 off 35 while Prasidh Krishna picked up 3 wickets by giving away 22 runs. Rishabh Pant scored 44 off 24 for Delhi. Jos Buttler was adjudged player of the match.
The thrilling match sparked a no-ball controversy in the last over. Delhi Capitals
needed 36 runs in the final over and Rovman Powell hit three huge sixes in first three balls. Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant made controversy by calling back the batters before ending the game as Delhi camp shouted for a no ball after Powell smashes the third ball for a six.
Today, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Gujarat Titans at Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai at 3.30 p.m, while Royal Challengers Bangalore lock horn against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai at 7.30 p.m.