Miller departs; GT chase in tatters
April 24, 2024 23:02
GT 188-7 (18 Ovs) vs DC 224-4 | Scorecard
Anrich Nortje returns to the attack for DC, and David Miller welcomes him with a boundary, signaling his aggressive intent.
Miller then unleashes a maximum, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for a six, adding valuable runs to GT's total.
Although there's a dot ball, Miller continues his onslaught, smashing another six into the stands with sheer power and precision.
Not content with just one, Miller follows it up with yet another six, further boosting GT's total and putting them in a strong position in the chase.
The over concludes with a couple of runs, as Miller continues to dominate the DC bowling attack.
In total, 24 runs come off Nortje's over, with GT's total reaching 176-6 after 17 overs. With just 49 runs needed from 18 balls, GT's chances of victory are looking promising, thanks to Miller's explosive batting display.
Mukesh Kumar takes the ball for DC, and Rashid Khan, after being dropped by Porel, gets off the mark with a single, aiming to build a partnership with Miller.
Miller then unleashes another boundary, showcasing his ability to find the gaps and score crucial runs for GT.
However, GT suffers a setback as Miller departs, caught at deep backward square leg by Rasikh Salam, who takes a crucial catch for DC.
Sai Kishore, the new batsman, gets off the mark with a single, looking to support Rashid in the middle.
In an unfortunate turn of events for DC, a no-ball is called, granting GT a free hit opportunity. Despite the pressure, Mukesh delivers a yorker, restricting Rashid to just a single.
But GT's fortunes turn around quickly as Rashid finds the boundary, adding crucial runs to their total.
Mukesh appeals for an lbw decision against Sai, but his appeal isn't supported by anyone else. Nevertheless, Pant decides to review the decision. The replay shows that Sai had moved his back leg well across the stump, and the decision stands as not out.
In total, 12 runs and a wicket come off Mukesh's over, with GT's total reaching 188-7 after 18 overs.
With 37 runs needed from 12 balls, GT needs to continue their aggressive approach to chase down the target set by DC.
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