Cricket Recap: NZ vs PAK & IPL Thriller
Yesterday was full of excitement on the cricket field. New Zealand faced Pakistan in an ODI series. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) played Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL 2025.
Series Result
New Zealand secured the ODI series 2-0 against Pakistan. The Kiwis dominated in their home conditions at Hagley Oval and Eden Park.
Mitchell Hay's century in the second match was the highlight, scoring 115 off just 98 deliveries with a strike rate of 117.35.
Match Summary
New Zealand posted a commanding 324/7 in their 50 overs. In response, Pakistan's batting lineup collapsed to 245 all out in 43.2 overs, falling short by 79 runs.
Anrich Nortje was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/28 in his 8 overs, including 2 maidens.
Mitchell Hay's Masterclass
Century
Scored a splendid 115 off 98 balls.
Boundaries
Hit 12 boundaries and 3 sixes.
Aggression
Showed a blend of aggression and finesse.
Pakistan's Struggles
Batting Collapse
Pakistan faltered chasing 325, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Bowling Woes
Pakistan bowlers struggled with consistency, conceding too many boundaries.
Key Player
Babar Azam tried to anchor the innings with a fighting 72 off 84 balls.
IPL 2025: DC Defeats RCB
DC Batting
Delhi Capitals posted 197/5 in their 20 overs at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 67 off 39 balls (SR: 171.79).
RCB Bowling
RCB bowlers struggled to contain DC's batting lineup. Mohammed Siraj was the most economical with figures of 1/32 in his 4 overs (ER: 8.00).
Result
RCB fell short by 15 runs, finishing at 182/7 in their 20 overs despite Virat Kohli's valiant 78 off 49 balls. This victory moved Delhi Capitals to 3rd position in the points table.
Delhi Capitals' Batting Display
Opening Stand
Warner and Shaw put on 75 runs in just 8.2 overs, setting a solid foundation.
Mitchell Marsh
Scored a rapid 67 off 39 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 171.79.
Total
DC reached a commanding 197/5, with 62 runs coming in the last 5 overs.
RCB's Spirited Chase
Kohli's Innings
Virat Kohli scored 78 off 49 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes, keeping RCB in the hunt.
Middle Order
RCB middle order crumbled under pressure, losing 3 wickets for just 24 runs.
Karthik's Effort
Dinesh Karthik scored a quickfire 42 off 21 balls, but it wasn't enough to get RCB over the line.
Key Performers
Scored a match-winning century with 12 fours and 3 sixes.
Hay and Nortje were the stars of the day.
Took 3 wickets for 28 runs in 8 overs with 2 maidens.
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