Delhi Capitals humble GT by six wickets as bowlers come to the party, finally
Delhi Capitals notched up a six-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in a low-scoring game after Rishabh Pant's bowlers stood up for their ilk and restored a modicum of sanity and equilibrium in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Opting to field first, the Capitals rolled over Gujarat Titans for 89 in 17.3 overs, the bowlers finally having a say after being blasted all over the park in the last few matches of the lucrative league.
Mukesh Kumar was the most successful bowler for DC with figures of 3/14, while there were two wickets apiece for Ishant Sharma (2/8) and Tristan Stubbs (2/11).
As far as GT batting is concerned, only Rashid Khan put up a semblance of resistance with a 24-ball 31.
Chasing 90, DC completed the formality in just 8.5 overs to register their third win and give their run rate a boost.
What also stood out on the day was Pant's leadership and his work behind the stumps. The flamboyant keeper-batter was sharp and agile while wearing the big gloves and performed a quick stumping besides pulling off an incredible catch diving full stretch.
With the T20 World Cup around the corner, Pant's dexterity behind the stumps is a very good sign for Indian cricket.
Pant (16 off 11 balls) was also in the middle when the winning runs were hit.
Invited to bat first, skipper Shubman Gill (8) timed to perfection an overpitched Khaleel Ahmed delivery for GT's first scoring shot of the innings.
Ishant Sharma served up a freebie to Gill, and the ball got the treatment it deserved as the opener found the gap
