Delhi Daredevils defeated Perth Scorchers by three wickets in a low-scoring Group A encounter of the ongoing Champions League Twenty20. Daredevils is the only IPL team in the race for a semifinal spot and this win has put them in a comfortable position. Scorchers on the other hand are out of the competition after this defeat.

Delhi won the toss and elected to bowl first, the fast bowlers responded to their captain’s call and made an early impression in the match. Scorchers could only manage 121 runs in their 20 overs.

Delhi made a mess of the small total and kept losing wickets, the match went down to the last over and it was the bowlers who won the match for Delhi.

Let’s have a look at some of the hits and flops from both innings.

Perth Scorchers:

Hits:

Shaun Marsh: After losing his opening partner very early in the innings Marsh took control of the things and ensured that they don’t lose wickets in hurry. Marsh played well and put up a solid partnership with Katich. He scored 39 runs and hit six boundaries in his innings.

Michael Beer: He bowled wonderfully well and it was his spell that provided Scorchers an opportunity to get back in the game. He bowled at a good line and length and picked up the crucial wickets of Pietersen and Taylor. He only conceded 18 runs in his four overs.

Joe Mennie: He was brilliant with the new ball and picked up early wickets. He got Jayawardene and Chand and ensured that Delhi does not run away with the match. He only conceded 21 runs in his quota of four overs.

Flops:

Herschelle Gibbs: His poor run continued as he could only score six runs in this match. Gibbs has a huge reputation and a lot was expected from him, but he hasn’t done anything in the tournament.

Delhi Daredevils:

Hits:

Ajit Agarkar: Agarkar had a brilliant game both with the bat and the ball. He was brilliant with the ball and was the most economical bowler of the match. He also picked the important wickets of Marsh and Katich. With the bat, it was his 11 runs that made the difference.

Virender Sehwag: He was struggling before this match, but made a match-winning fifty in this game. Sehwag kept losing partners at the other end but kept his cool and played a matured innings. He looked focused and avoided playing rash strokes. He scored 52 runs.

Morne Morkel: He has been Delhi’s best bowler off late and he once again delivered for his captain. Morkel took three wickets and only conceded 19 runs in his four overs.

Flops:

Kevin Pietersen: Pietersen had a bad game, he was the most expensive bowler for Delhi conceding 26 runs in three overs, with the bat he failed and could only score nine runs.

Mahela Jayawardene: He came into the tournament on the back of some brilliant performances in the T0 World Cup, but so far in the tournament he hasn’t done much. Jayawardene could only score four runs before getting out to a bad stroke.   

By Indian Sports News Network