IPL 2025 Thriller: KL Rahul Shines Bright, But Delhi Capitals Clinch Last-Over Win Against Lucknow

Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets at Ekana Cricket Stadium. Delhi achieved the target of 160 runs by scoring 161/2 runs in 17.5 overs. Aggressive batting and good partnerships played an important role in Delhi's victory. Mukesh Kumar bowled brilliantly and took 4 wickets. Axar Patel scored fast runs in the end and led the team to victory. At the same time, KL Rahul also played a brilliant innings. In this innings, Rahul played one shot so amazing that everyone becomes his fan.

Rahul played a brilliant shot

KL Rahul played an amazing shot in this match. Ravi Bishnoi was bowling the 11th over of Delhi's innings. Then KL Rahul got down on one knee and hit an amazing six off his ball. This shot was amazing and it seemed as if Rahul had slapped the bowler hard. Everyone started jumping in the stadium after this shot of Rahul.

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KL Rahul did wonders

KL Rahul scored 57 runs in 42 balls. He hit 3 fours and 3 sixes. He scored runs quickly when needed. Abhishek Porel scored 51 runs in 36 balls. He hit 5 fours and 1 six. Aiden Markram took his wicket. Mukesh Kumar took 4 wickets for 33 runs. He took wickets at crucial times. Aiden Markram scored 52 runs and also took 2 wickets.

Lucknow scored 159 runs

Lucknow Super Giants batted first and scored 159/6 in 20 overs. Aiden Markram scored 52 runs in 33 balls and Mitchell Marsh scored 45 runs in 36 balls. Both of them shared a partnership of 87 runs. But, the middle order batsmen could not perform well. Mukesh Kumar stopped Lucknow from making a big score by taking 4 wickets. Delhi had a good start. Abhishek Porel scored 51 runs in 36 balls and KL Rahul scored 57 runs in 42 balls. Both shared a partnership of 69 runs for the second wicket. Axar Patel scored 34 runs in 20 balls and led the team to victory.