Delhi Capitals

In a low-scoring thriller, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 6 wickets. In that match, batsmen were finding it difficult to score runs. However, both of the teams showed their ability and fighting spirit by never quitting till the end.

Opener Prithvi Shaw blasted a 34-ball 61 but Delhi lost their way after he was out and despite fine rearguard efforts by skipper Rishabh Pant (39 not out off 36) and Sarfaraz Khan (36 not out off 28), could manage to post a modest total of 149/3 in 20 overs. Lucknow Super Giants survived a few hiccups of their own after South African opener Quinton de Kock fired 80 off 52 deliveries but managed to reach 155/4 in 19.4 overs thanks to Krunal Pandya (19 not out off 14) and Ayush Badoni (10 not out off 3)

The news comes as a big boost for Delhi, who are seeking to bounce back from the 14-run loss to Gujarat Titans at Pune on Saturday. Watson said that Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is doubtful for selection for the match against Lucknow due to his recovery still going on from a hip flexor injury sustained in training for ODIs against Pakistan.

In an exciting match, the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday trounced the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 4 wickets. It was the second match of this season. DC with not so powerful team showed the fighting spirit. Here are key highlights of the game:

"The skill that Rishabh Pant has, take away his leadership, at 24-year-old to do what he's been able to do in the infancy of his cricketing career...the things he has been able to achieve has been incredible. It feels like he's been around for a long time. He can only continue to get better and learn from his experiences," Watson said during Delhi Capitals' virtual press conference to announce a collaboration with Royal Stag for the IPL 2022.

Delhi Capitals' captain Rishabh Pant, who attended his first training session with the side in Mumbai, expressed that all players are in a good frame of mind ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. "It seems like the team has been made for the first time. I observed every player during my first practice session with the team and it looks like everybody is in a good frame of mind.

A total of 204 players were picked by the 10 franchise after shelling out a total of Rs 551.70 cr during the enthralling two day IPL 2022 mega auction with Ishan Kishan (Rs 15.25 cr), Deepak Chahar (Rs 14 cr) and Shreyas Iyer (Rs 12.25 cr) emerging as top-three earners, ahead of the exciting 15th season of cash-rich league.

Pant's dream of lifting his maiden IPL title in the first year of his captaincy came to a heart-breaking end following a three-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 2, on Wednesday. "It ended in heartbreak last night, but I could not be more proud of leading this team of exceptional warriors."

Tripathi has been a big reason behind KKR's batting prowess this season, with the batter emerging the top scorer for his franchise with 383 runs. However, he has been susceptible to spin this season, getting dismissed four times to it in UAE. Having already dismissed him once this season, Ashwin will look to do the same on Wednesday.

"I think we should be very confident. You know, we have beaten them twice in the round games. But as you know, the playoff games are completely different. And you know I think our tournament really starts now," said Ponting ahead of the clash against three-time champions CSK.