IPL 2023: 50th Match RCB vs DC: May 06, 2023

The Delhi Capitals have displayed their prowess in batting in their recent game against RCB. Despite their late arrival to the tournament, they were able to showcase an impressive display of boundary hitting to their home crowd. Phil Salt’s 87 off 45 balls stood out among the rest, sending five of his six sixes over the leg-side boundary. After a series of poor T20 innings, Salt kept attacking, bringing the asking rate under six in no time. The Capitals’ half-century opening stand and Salt’s 28-ball fifty helped them reach 115 at the halfway mark, before finishing off the chase of 182 with 20 balls to spare. The Capitals’ chase was not the usual batting display they have shown this season. David Warner began with two fours, while Salt took on Josh Hazlewood for two fours, before a feisty fifth over from Siraj. Despite Salt’s top-edge off Hasaranga being dropped, he continued to throw his bat at anything wayward, resulting in several boundaries. Salt was eventually bowled for 87, but his eight fours and six sixes helped the Capitals beat RCB for the first time in three years. Mitchell Marsh and Rilee Rossouw also made valuable contributions, ending the game in the 17th over with Rossouw’s third six. RCB, who chose to bat first, struggled at the start with Virat Kohli playing nine dot balls in the first three overs. However, Kohli found the boundary in each of those overs, setting a positive tone for the rest of the innings. Faf du Plessis provided a much-needed boost by striking Mukesh Kumar for three fours in the fifth over, before hitting Khaleel Ahmed for another. Despite their efforts, RCB was not able to match the Capitals’ impressive batting performance. The game also featured a heated conversation between Siraj and Salt, followed by animated finger-pointing towards both Salt and Warner. Despite the tense moment, the Capitals were able to maintain their composure and finish the game with a convincing win. The win lifted the Capitals off the bottom of the table, and marked their fourth win in their last five games. Overall, the Capitals’ impressive display of boundary hitting, led by Phil Salt’s 87 off 45 balls, helped them secure a much-needed win against RCB. Their unique batting display, which differed from their usual approach, allowed them to finish off the chase with ease. Despite RCB’s efforts, they were unable to match the Capitals’ explosive batting, resulting in a convincing win for the home team.