Rasikh strikes; GT 5 down

April 24, 2024 22:42

GT 147-5 (15 Ovs) vs DC 224-4 | Scorecard

Mukesh Kumar returns to the attack for DC, aiming to maintain the pressure on GT's batting lineup. David Miller and Shahrukh Khan, the new batsman, exchange a single each to start the over, rotating the strike efficiently.

The duo continues to accumulate runs steadily, adding four more singles to the total.

However, Miller decides to break the shackles and frees his arms, smashing a boundary to add some momentum to GT's innings.

He follows it up with another boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent and ability to find the gaps in the field.

In total, 12 runs come off Mukesh's over, with Miller's back-to-back boundaries proving to be crucial in boosting GT's total.

After 14 overs, GT reaches 139-4, with 86 runs needed from 36 balls to win the match. With Miller in fine form, GT looks to build on this partnership and keep the chase alive.

Rasikh Salam returns to bowl for DC, looking to make an impact with his bowling. Shahrukh Khan, the new batsman for GT, faces the challenge but unfortunately, he fails to make an impact, as he edges one to the wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant. Pant reacts quickly and takes a sharp catch, leaving Khan with no time to react.

With this dismissal, Khan departs for 8 off 5 balls, providing DC with another crucial breakthrough in their quest to defend their total.

As Rahul Tewatia steps in as the new batter for GT, he gets off the mark with a quick single, looking to get himself settled at the crease.

Meanwhile, David Miller continues to showcase his batting prowess, finding the gap with precision and sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs, adding valuable runs to GT's total.

The pair then rotates the strike effectively, accumulating three more singles to keep the scoreboard ticking and maintain the momentum for GT.

In total, 8 runs and a wicket come off Rasikh Salam's over, with GT's total reaching 147-5 after 15 overs.

With 78 runs needed from 30 balls, GT needs to keep the run rate in check and build a strong partnership to stay in the game.

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