IPL 2024 - Netizens react to 221 runs posted by DC batters, but praise RR spinner R Ashwin's 3-fer as well

Match 56 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 saw Delhi Capitals (DC) go on a run spree as they posted 221 runs on the board but also lost 8 wickets along the way against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. While fans enjoyed the DC batting, they also did not forget to praise RR spinner R Ashwin, who took a 3-fer and gave away just 24 runs in his 4 overs.

Despite the carnage from #DC batters, what a fine spell by #Ashwin!!

With 3 wkts for just 24 in his 4 overs, Ash proves he's still good enough to be in #Teamindia!! #IPL2024 #DCvsRR pic.twitter.com/p8l0uX2Ns4

— rajan mahan (@rajanmahan) May 7, 2024

#DCvsRR #RRvsDC #DCvRR #RRvDC: 222 fr RR to chase; Personally I want DC to win & create an impact in the table but neutrally RR has an edge with their giant batting order; DC batters were great today but bowlers have to do a big job; Manifesting a thriller now https://t.co/TVjegMZNii

— Nishant (@NishantTweets30) May 7, 2024

JFM nd Stubbs both in same team! Now DC can rest for 10 years without worrying abt foreign batters! https://t.co/sc2xk4awPH

— Shhhh!! (@breathcric) May 7, 2024

JFM 50, Porel 65 blazed away.
Stubbs 41 hitting got DC 221/8.

Ashwin picked up 3 wkts.

RR have a tall ask

— Rohan R Shanbhag (@rony619619) May 7, 2024

R Ashwin did all the calculations in the head and bowled a perfect full toss to get rid of dangerous Jake Fraser-McGurk. Just scientist anna things.. pic.twitter.com/jIE3PxrxoN

— Tamil Cricket Page (@CricketPage3) May 7, 2024

After an explosive start by Jake Fraser-McGurk, who smashed a 19-ball 50, his opening partner Abishek Porel went on to score 65 runs off 36 balls. RR gained momentum as Shai Hope was run out, and Axar Patel (15 off 10) and Rishabh Pant (15 off 13) departed in quick succession. However, Tristan Stubbs (41 off 20) along with IPL debutant Gulbadin Naib (19 off 15) got DC to cross the 200-run mark. Rasikh Dar Salam smashed 2 fours at the end but was run out on the final ball for 9 off 3, while Kuldeep Yadav remained not out for 5 off 2.

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For RR, apart from Ashwin's 3-wicket haul, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, and Yuzvendra Chahal all picked up one wicket each. Avesh Khan proved to be quite expensive as he leaked 42 runs in just 2 overs and was not called back.

Innings Break!

Dominant batting display from the hosts help set a target of 2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣🎯

Which side are you with at this stage? 🤔#RR chase coming up ⏳

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/nQ6EWQGoYN#TATAIPL | #DCvRR pic.twitter.com/lAFfAtoHLw

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 7, 2024

Earlier, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field. Two overseas players made their IPL debuts for both teams - Gulbadin Naib (DC) and Donovan Ferreira (RR).

Teams:

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Gulbadin Naib, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Subs: Rasikh Dar Salam, Praveen Dubey, Lalit Yadav, Sumit Kumar, Kumar Kushagra

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Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Subs: Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Sen, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tanush Kotian, Kunal Singh Rathore.