The Capitals secured a thrilling victory in the end as they outperformed their opponents. Despite being asked to bat first, Warner and Shaw started aggressively, laying the foundation for the middle order. Rossouw, who came in at number three, exhibited an exceptional display of power hitting, smashing 82 runs off just 37 deliveries at an astonishing strike rate of 222. Setting a challenging target of 214, the Capitals knew it wouldn’t be an easy chase, especially after losing their skipper Shikhar Dhawan without scoring. Although Atharva Taide scored a well-deserved half-century, he struggled to maintain the required run rate, which kept increasing steadily.
However, Livingstone took charge when the team needed 79 runs from the last four overs. With 38 runs needed from the final two overs, Nortje bowled an outstanding over, conceding only 5 runs, ultimately playing a vital role in clinching the match. Despite Livingstone’s valiant efforts in the final over, he fell short of crossing the finish line. In the end, the Capitals emerged victorious, winning the game by a margin of 15 runs.
Be the first to comment