Delhi Capitals (DC) Tristan Stubbs's solid fielding effort was on display when he refrained all-rounder Rashid Khan's shot from going for a six during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, April 24.
The incident took place in the penultimate over of the Gujarat Titans' 225-run chase when Rashid attempted a six off Rasikh Salam's delivery towards long-on on the second ball of the over. Tristan Stubbs, who was stationed at the boundary line at long-on, jumped to prevent the ball to go for a maximum and managed to save crucial five runs for the hosts.
The sensational save by Tristan Stubbs proved to be a game-changing moment for Delhi Capitals as the Gujarat Titans fell just five runs short of achieving the target.
Gujarat Titans' went out down to wire as Rashid Khan smashed two fours and a six off Mukesh Sharma when the visitors required 19 runs off six balls. However, Khan's valiant effort to pull off the record chase went in vain. Rashid Khan scored an unbeaten 21 off 11 balls at a strike rate of 190.91.
Sai Sudharsan (65) and David Miller (55) shone with the bat but their efforts were overshadowed by Delhi Capitals' thrilling four-win over Gujarat Titans to earn two points.
'T20 is a funny game': DC Skipper Rishabh Pant
The IPL 2024 clash between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans treated the fans and spectators with run-feast as both teams combined scored 444 runs in 40 overs.
Speaking at the post-match presentation, DC skipper Rishabh Pant spoke about the decision to bring Rasikh Salam into the attack in the 19th over.
"Nortje was having a tough time. T20 is a funny game, after 14-15 overs the ball was coming on nicely. So we wanted to trust Rasikh, always trust someone who is bowling well in a game. I think it is about instincts as a captain, it will come off sometimes." Pant said.
Pant also said how he feels better while batting in the middle.
"I try to give it my 100% and it takes some time sometimes. I think the first six in the match gives me the confidence in a game. The more time I spend in the centre, the better I feel." DC skipper added.
Rishabh Pant played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 88 off 43 balls, including 5 fours and 8 sixes, at an average of 204. In 8 matches, Pant has amassed 342 runs, including three fifties, at an average of 48.45 and a strike rate of 161.32
