Pant unleashes mayhem; DC 224-4

April 24, 2024 21:16

DC 224-4 (20 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Sai Kishore is introduced into the attack, tasked with stemming the flow of runs for GT. Pant and Stubbs, showing their intent, quickly steal a single each to keep the scoreboard ticking.

In the next delivery, Pant manages to make contact with a full toss, although he falls in the process, but still earns a single for DC.

Stubbs then takes charge, displaying his aggressive intent as he drills the ball between long-off and deep point for a boundary, adding valuable runs to DC's total.

Not content with just a boundary, Stubbs ups the ante by smashing an even better six, much to the delight of the DC supporters, showcasing his power-hitting abilities.

The onslaught continues as Stubbs follows it up with another four, finding the gap once again and sending the ball racing to the boundary ropes.

With 16 runs plundered from Sai Kishore's over, DC's total surges to 193-4 after 19 overs, maintaining their aggressive momentum as they approach the final over of the innings.

In the final over, Mohit Sharma takes the ball, aiming to contain the DC batsmen and restrict the flow of runs. Pant opens the over with a powerful shot, but Sai Kishore at deep point moves swiftly, diving to his left to prevent the boundary. Despite the valiant effort, Pant manages to pick up two runs.

Mohit then errs down the leg side, conceding a wide as Pant looks to capitalise on any loose deliveries. Pant takes full advantage of the next delivery, sending it soaring over the boundary ropes for a magnificent six, even though Shahrukh Khan attempted to intercept the ball, it eludes him.

Unfazed by the missed opportunity, Pant follows it up with a boundary, displaying exceptional skill and control with a one-handed shot, much to the amazement of the crowd. He then continues his onslaught, smashing another boundary despite losing his balance, showcasing his immense power and determination.

The carnage doesn't stop there as Pant hammers two consecutive full tosses for massive sixes, adding insult to injury for Mohit Sharma.

The over concludes with another boundary, as Pant accumulates a staggering 31 runs off the last over, propelling DC's total to a formidable 224-4.

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