Delhi Capitals’ stand-in captain KL Rahul praised Tristan Stubbs and David Miller for their strong finish, leading to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite a tense final over, DC chased down 176 runs with one ball to spare, avenging their previous one-run loss. Rahul (57) and Stubbs (60 not out) set the stage, with Miller’s late heroics sealing the victory with two sixes and a four in the 20th over.
Rahul expressed confidence in Stubbs and Miller, highlighting their consistent performances in South Africa and franchise cricket. He acknowledged the gamble in the last two overs for RCB, anticipating the opportunity for his batters to capitalize. The skipper, filling in for the injured Axar Patel, emphasized the team’s satisfaction with the win during the post-match presentation.
Facing a crisis after losing three wickets in the Power-play, DC’s strategy focused on maintaining aggression to keep the required run rate within reach. Despite early challenges on a tricky pitch, Rahul stressed the importance of playing attacking cricket to keep pressure on the bowlers. The team’s approach of staying proactive and seeking boundaries paid off, leading to a hard-fought victory.
Currently placed fourth in the points table with six points from five matches, DC aims to build on their recent win as they face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
