Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, 3rd Match, IPL 2023: Talking Points

Kyle Mayers took Lucknow Super Giants to a fantastic start

David Warner of DC had won the toss and elected to field first. Kyle Mayers came to open the innings with KL Rahul. They initiated the innings watchfully against the left-arm pacers of Delhi Capitals. It was a matter of time before Mayers switched gears and brought his stormy side. Although KL Rahul was dismissed early today it was the Caribbean all-rounder who steered the innings deep.

LSG power through to 193-6 in their 20 overs

Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, and Marcus Stoinis could only touch the double-digit mark but failed to convert to a healthy score. Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav were taken to the cleaners but struck with scalps in the middle phases. After the dismissal of Mayers (73 off 38 balls), Nicholas Pooran took charge and helped LSG reach a commendable total. A quick cameo from Ayush Badoni and a last-ball six off impact player, Krishnappa Gowtham took the total to 193.

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DC got off to a brisk start on the powerplay but Mark Wood struck with back-to-back wickets

Arriving for a hefty chase Delhi Capitals faltered with every wicket inside the powerplay. It was Mark Wood who rushed the batters with pace and enforced cracks in the wall of the Delhi Capitals. Warner was the lone warrior for them and lost partners. Prithvi Shaw and the skipper looked in good touch until the introduction of Mark Wood. The Englishman went through the gates of Shaw and Mitchell Marsh on back-to-back deliveries, putting Delhi Capitals on the back foot. 

Rilee Rossouw and David Warner got DC back in the game but failed to get over the line

Rilee Rossouw glued a 38 run parthership with Warner in the middle but just when things started to flow in the right direction for Dc, they lost a wicket, Rossouw was removed by Ravi Bishnoi. Mark Wood arrived for the ultimate over and picked up two more wickets, recording the first fifer of IPL 2023. Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi bagged two wickets each.