IPL 2021 photos: David Miller, Chris Morris showcase resilience as RR have last laugh over DC
Check out photos from Match seven of IPL 2021 between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.
Chris Morris (in picture) and David Miller showcased resilience as Rajasthan Royals (RR) eked out a thrilling three-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match seven of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Thursday. Sportzpics
Chris Morris (in picture) and David Miller showcased resilience as Rajasthan Royals (RR) eked out a thrilling three-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match seven of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Thursday. Sportzpics
Jaydev Unadkat struck very soon for RR after asking DC to bat first, removing Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane inside the powerplay overs to leave Delhi reeling at 36-3. Sportzpics
Rishabh Pant then came to DC's rescue with a 32-ball knock of 51, before he was run-out by Riyan Parag in the 13th over. Sportzpics
Cameos from Tom Curran (in picture, 321 runs off 16 balls) and Lalit Yadav (20 off 24) later ensured that DC would put up a respectable total of 147-8. Sportzpics
The Capitals got off to a dream start during the Royals' reply, with Chris Woakes getting rid of openers Manan Vohra and Jos Buttler. At one stage, RR too, were reeling at 42-5 in the 10th over. Sportzpics
With the top and middle-order crumbling, David Miller saved the day for RR, with a 43-ball 62. His knock consisted of seven fours and two sixes as the inaugural champions opened their account with their first win of the ongoing campaign. Sportzpics
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