Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals Match Highlights & Results

That's it from this game. At Sharjah, it was always going to be the side that bowls well that takes the honours. This contest was all about that - which side bowled well. Delhi were superb and a touch above on that front and hence deserved the win. Saturday, 10th October 2020, sees a return to double-headers. In the first game, Punjab take on Kolkata, while in the second, Chennai take on Bangalore. The action starts at 1400 Local (1000 GMT). Catch us much in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodnight.

Ravichandran Ashwin is the MAN OF THE MATCH for his exceptional bowling in the Powerplay. He says that most of the Delhi bowlers can bowl well during the Powerplay. States that it is important to put their hands up and volunteer to bowl in the Powerplay. Adds that he is in a really good mental and physical space, notwithstanding the shoulder injury. States that he wants to hit the nets and is eager for practice and to get out on the field and play. Ashwin says that his body is psychologically taking over many a times. Says that he does not want to stretch too much.

Shreyas Iyer, the Delhi skipper, says that he is really happy with the performance. Adds that the wicket was stopping a bit in the second innings. States that they were gonna bowl first as he thought that the pitch will play flat and is happy that things worked out in their favour. Is happy with the support staff for the way they are conducting team meetings as well. Goes onto say that they have worked hard and everyone is taking responsibilities and they are progressing well. States that they have to be consistent in their approach and they need to refocus every game.

Shimron Hetmyer is up for a chat. He says that he was working a lot on his fielding during training. Adds that the ball travels here a lot and he backs himself to take these kind of catches. States that it felt great to hit a few balls properly with the bat. Adds that he was training hard and is pleased that it worked out in this game.

Steven Smith, the Rajasthan skipper, says that they are not playing good enough for the 40 overs. Adds that the bowlers did a reasonable job but feels, they gave a few runs in the end. States that they gave 15 to 20 runs too many. Adds that they need to remain positive and the batters need to make contributions at the top of the order. Goes onto say that he spent some time out in the middle but could not get hold of one which he should have. Adds that Stokes is out of quarantine on Saturday and they will have to see if Ben can play on Sunday because he is out of match practice.

Earlier, after winning the toss, Rajasthan opted to field. They were exceptional with the ball and in the field, taking wickets, effecting run outs. They restricted Delhi to 184 and would have fancied a win. But Delhi were a step above and their bowlers executed the plans really well to put Delhi back on top in the points table. Stay tuned for the presentations...

Delhi were really outstanding with the ball. They needed to be as they were defending a rather small total, given the dimensions and prior results at Sharjah. However, they seemed to have taken a cue from Mumbai's game against Hyderabad earlier and have pulled off a wonderful heist. Rabada picked up a 3-fer again, with Ashwin and Stoinis complementing with 2 wickets each. Nortje, Axar and Harshal shared a wicket each. Everyone scripted their names in the wicket table. And oh....needless to add, Delhi were top-notch in the field as well. Truly exceptional, especially Hetmyer with 2 catches and Rabada as well. They were a step above Rajasthan and thoroughly deserved the win.

Jaiswal started stroking after Samson's departure but it was pretty short-lived. He perished after making 34 off 36 balls. And after that, Rajasthan had pinned their hopes on Tewatia, hoping he can pull off another marvel again. But it was not to be this time as Tewatia fell towards the end and posed no danger at all this time around. Overall, a very poor effort from Rajasthan, with the bat.

Rajasthan would have fancied themselves to ace this chase and get back to winning ways, especially at their much-favoured ground. But they lost Buttler pretty early. After that a recovery of sorts was engineered by Smith and Jaiswal before the skipper fell. Jaiswal was also eating up the deliveries and found the going pretty tough in the middle. Samson's recent poor run of form continued and Lomror was back in the hut quickly as well.

What a win for Delhi, 46 runs, that too in Sharjah. We thought Rajasthan had bowled exceptionally well to restrict Delhi to under 190. They did but Shreyas' men responded with a greater touch. Needless to add that they are proving to be the side to beat in this edition.

OUT! CAUGHT! That's it! Rabada takes his third! Pant is limping but still manages to take the catch! Short ball around off, Aaron looks to play it to the off side but it takes the top edge and goes to the right of the keeper. Pant is limping but still takes the catch comfortably. DELHI WIN BY 46 RUNS.

Short ball around middle, Tyagi pulls it to deep square leg and takes a single.

Good length ball on middle, Aaron flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Varun Aaron is the last man in.

OUT! DRAGGED ON! 2nd wicket for Rabada and he has been brilliant yet again! Good length ball outside off, Tewatia looks to swing it across the line but it takes the inside edge and goes onto hit the stumps. Delhi have been brilliant with the ball.

Kagiso Rabada will bowl the final over.

Very full on off, Tewatia pushes it to the off side for just a single.

DROPPED AND FOUR! Rabada drops it and it goes for a four! Won't matter as the game is already in the bag for Delhi. Short ball around middle, Tewatia pulls it to deep square leg. Rabada comes across and looks to catch but it bursts through his hands and goes for a boundary.

Low full toss outside off, Tewatia drives it to deep cover and refuses the single.

WIDE! Around middle, Tewatia lets it go. Wide given as it is above shoulder height.

Short ball around the pads, Tewatia makes room and then pulls it to fine leg. Refuses the single.

WIDE! Short ball down the leg side, Tewatia looks to pull but misses. Wided.

Fullish on off, Tewatia pushes it to the off side.

Good length ball on off, Tewatia defends it to cover.

Short around off, Tyagi sways away from it. 56 needed in the last two overs.

Short ball on middle, Tewatia pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

SIX! Nicely played! That's what Tewatia can do! Good length ball outside off, Tewatia slashes it over deep point for a maximum.

Full on middle, Tyagi works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Kartik Tyagi makes his way out to the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another great catch from Shimron Hetmyer! We have seen him take great catches in this match and here is another. Short ball outside off, Gopal hammers it to deep cover. Hetmyer dives forward and takes a good catch. Gopal is waiting. The on-field umpires converge and go upstairs. The soft signal is out. The replays roll in and after a lot of replays, the third umpire gives it out.

Is that a clean catch? The soft signal is out! The third umpire is taking a long time to take a decision and he finally rules it in the favour of Delhi. Shreyas Gopal has to walk back.

Length ball outside off, Tewatia punches it to point where the fielder fumbles, allowing the batters to take a single.

Short ball down the leg side, Tewatia pulls it to fine leg and crosses over for just a single.

Length ball outside off, Gopal drives it to deep cover and crosses over for a single.

Short ball on the pads, Rahul pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

EDGY FOUR! Good length ball outside off, Tewatia looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and goes past the third man fielder for a boundary.

SIX! Just goes over the ropes! Full toss on middle, Tewatia launches it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Good length ball outside off, Tewatia punches it to cover.

Low full toss outside off, Tewatia plays it to long off for a single.

Brilliant from Axar Patel! Short ball around middle, Tewatia pulls it to deep square leg. Axar Patel comes across and dives to make a terrific stop. Saved two runs.

SWING AND A MISS! Short ball outside off, Tewatia looks to pull but misses.

Full ball on the pads, Shreyas works it to long on for a single.

WIDE! Very full ball down the leg side, Gopal looks to flick but misses. Wide given.

In the air... but safe! Great effort from Kagiso Rabada! Full ball outside off, Tewatia looks to go over long off. It takes the top edge. Rabada chases after it from covers and dives forward but it falls safely. A single taken.

Short ball around off, Tewatia punches it back to the bowler.

Harshal Patel is back into the attack.

Outside off, Tewatia guides it to third man for a single.

Shreyas Gopal is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Rajasthan's innings is falling apart! The 7th wicket is down and it is Jofra Archer! The fielding has been excellent and this is another one of those occasions! Fuller on off, Archer clears his front leg and then looks to lift it over long off. It takes the top edge and it goes towards long off. Iyer runs back and takes a very good catch. 85 needed for Rajasthan, in 31 balls.

Length ball outside off, Tewatia guides it to third man for a single.

FOUR! Full toss and it has been punished! Low full toss on off, Tewatia smashes it over mid off for a boundary.

NO BALL. Rabada called out for overstepping. Good length ball on the middle and leg stump line, Archer looks to heave it but misses. It takes the pads and goes to point. A leg bye taken. A Free Hit will follow.

Length ball outside off, Tewatia guides it to deep point for only a single.

Just short! Full ball on the pads, Archer heaves it to deep square leg where it falls short of Nortje. A single taken.

Flatter on the pads, Archer works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

DRINKS! Well, we thought Rajasthan had bowled exceptionally well. Delhi's is a notch higher. They have reduced Rajasthan to 90/6 near the end of the 14th over. The Men in Pink need a Tewatia 2.0. Will they get it or are Delhi going to romp home comfortably? We'll find out after the break as Jofra Archer is the new man at the crease. He and Tewatia are the lone little hopes for Rajasthan now.

OUT! CAUGHT! What a catch from Kagiso Rabada! Delhi have been brilliant with the ball, brilliant in the field and they are rightly on top of this game! Rabada misjudged this but manages to take it in the end! Short ball on middle, Tye pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. Rabada misjudges it at first as he runs sideways then he realizes that it will bounce ahead of him and then runs ahead and then dives to take an excellent catch. Terrific stuff from the South African.

Flatter on off, Tewatia defends it to the off side for a single.

Short and outside off, Tewatia punches it to cover.

On off, played back to the bowler.

Flatter outside off, Tewatia plays it back to the bowler.

PLAY AND A MISS! Slower short ball outside off, Tye looks to pull but fails to make any connection. 96 needed from 7 overs.

WIDE! Down the leg side, Tye looks to flick but misses. Wided.

SIX! That's a clean hit from Andrew Tye! Can we see something special? Full on middle, Tye hammers it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

Very full outside off, Tye pushes it to the off side.

Slower short ball outside off, Tye looks to pull but misses.

Excellent work from Stoinis! Good length ball on off, Tye punches it back to the bowler and takes off for a run but Stoinis stops it with one hand and throws it back towards the keeper's stumps, making Tye run back.

Andrew Tye is in the middle now.

OUT! TIMBER! Stoinis gets his scond wicket! Jaiswal's struggle ends at the crease! Stoinis is happy and so are Delhi! This is going from bad to worse for Rajasthan. Rajasthan need something out of somewhere if they want to make a comeback. Full ball on the pads, Jaiswal looks to flick but gets hit on the pads and it goes onto hit the off stump.

Flighted ball on the pads, Jaiswal flicks it to deep mid-wicket and crosses over for the single.

On off, defended back to the bowler.

FOUR! Cracked! Jaiswal needs more of these to gain confidence and for his team! Floated ball on middle, Jaiswal goes on his knees and then slog sweeps it through deep square leg for a boundary.

Flatter on the pads, Tewatia works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Rahul Tewatia makes his way out to the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Lomror also goes and Rajasthan are crumbling in Sharjah! Ashwin returns and strikes immediately. Loopy ball on middle, Lomror looks to flick but it takes the leading edge and goes towards cover where Axar Patel takes a simple catch. All eyes will be on Jaiswal now. 109 needed from 52 balls.

Flatter on off, Jaiswal plays it uppishly past the bowler and towards long off for a single.

On middle, worked to deep square leg for a single.

Fullish ball on off, Lomror pushes it to mid off and takes a quick single.

Short ball on middle, Jaiswal pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mahipal Lomror is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Stoinis comes into the attack and takes a wicket! Sanju Samson has to depart. He started the tournament so well but now has failed for four successive times. Good length ball on off, Samson looks to go big over deep mid-wicket but does not time it as well as he would have liked. It goes way up in the air and towards Shimron Hetmyer at deep mid-wicket. Shimron makes no mistake and Delhi are on top. 113 needed from 57 balls.

Length ball on the pads, Jaiswal works it to long on for a single.

SIX! That was massive! What a way to welcome Marcus Stoinis! Good length ball on middle, Jaiswal hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a massive biggie.

Mix up but safe, in the end. Floated on middle, Samson taps it to short fine leg and sets off for the single without looking at his partner. Luckily, he does manage to catch a glimpse of Jaiswal who says no and Samson rushes back to the striker's end in time as the throw comes in.

Flatter ball, tapped to the leg side for a single.

Good running. They take three. Shorter ball, Samson shuffles across and paddles it to fine leg. Takes two but Jaiswal wants three and Samson gets to the bowler's end. Excellent running.

On the shorter side, kept out to point.

Floated outside off, swept uppishly to deep square leg for one.

Flatter on off, Samson drives it uppishly through point and gets to the other end.

Axar Patel into the attack now.

Shortish outside off, Samson jumps and taps it towards third man for one.

On middle, worked to fine leg for a single.

Shortish ball, Samson hops and looked to play it on the leg side. Misses and gets hit on the body. The ball falls to his left on the off side and they take a single. Leg bye signalled.

Good length ball, tapped to point for a dot.

An appeal for LBW but not given. Definitely worth a shout. Good length ball around off, Samson looks to play at it but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal follows but to no avail. Delhi do not take the review. Replays are in and it was pitching outside off stump. Good ball nonetheless, from Nortje.

DRINKS! Delhi have started really well in their defense of 184 as they have prized out the wickets of Jos Buttler and Steven Smith. Their bowlers have done well and they need to continue doing the good work. Rajasthan, on the other hand, need a big partnership with Jaiswal struggling so far and he needs to step it up. Sanju Samson is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT! An excellent catch by Shimron Hetmyer in the deep. Smith likes that shot but this time it proves to be his undoing. Full ball around off, Smith flicks it uppishly towards deep mid-wicket. Shimron Hetmyer is in the deep but it does not go straight to him. It looks to be falling a bit short of him and hence he lunges forward and takes a good low catch. The umpires want to have a look. Replays roll in and after multiple examinations, the third umpire deems it as a clean catch. What a big blow for Rajasthan. They are 56/2. Need 129 in 71 balls.

The umpires want to have a look to see if the catch was taken fairly. Replays are in and.....yes, a fair catch.

Anrich Nortje is back on. 1-0-3-0 so far.

Back of a length around off, pulled to deep square leg for a single. 129 needed in 72 balls for Rajasthan.