END OF OVER:20 | 22 Runs 1 Wkt | LSG: 193/6 | RR: 9.65
- Krishnappa Gowtham6 (1b)
- Krunal Pandya15 (13b)
- Chetan Sakariya4-0-53-2
- Khaleel Ahmed4-0-30-2
9.24 pm So LSG puts up a very robust total aided by some woeful fielding by Delhi Capitals. The biggest gaffe of them all was Khaleel Ahmed's inexplicable drop of Kyle Mayers on 14 at short third man who went on to blast 73 off 38. Can Delhi chase it down? Stay tuned to find out. Reminder that the impact player subs have been used by both sides. K Gowtham comes in for Badoni on the LSG side while Aman Khan has been swapped in for Khaleel Ahmed for Delhi's chase. Stay tuned for the start of the reply shortly.
Kyle Mayers on the sideline after his 73 off 38: "It was a tricky surface at the start. It kept a bit low and the bounce was variable. But it's still a good wicket. Our bowlers need to use the wicket, it's gripping a bit and I think we'll be in good stead. [On the ball that got him out.] I think that's the drier end of the pitch. There's an area on that pitch that's very dry and the other end is full of grass so I think the spinners need to execute from that end in particular. It's a new surface. I tried to get information from the guys. It's tricky trying to get accustomed as fast as possible. [On being dropped on 14] It's always good to get some luck. Sometimes you play a good shot and a guy takes a blinder. So I'm happy to get an opportunity. I just wanted to do well on my first game and help my team and I did that."
Another impact player is being signaled by the umpire. Badoni is the player being subbed out after he's just been dismissed. This time it is K Gowtham charging out to the middle for Lucknow Super Giants to face exactly one ball. He will have a role to play with the ball/in the field too obviously.
Sachin : "Ponting is not risking even 6 balls with Khalil's fielding. That's how bad he was today in field."
A Badoni c †Khan b Sakariya 18 (10m 7b 1x4 2x6) SR: 257.14
Camera has just panned to the Delhi Capitals dugout showing analyst Sriram Somayajula. He used to be USA's team analyst in the early 2010s and was recently in Texas for the Major League Cricket Draft aiding the Seattle Orcas (whose ownership is a joint partnership between Microsoft's Satya Nadella and the Delhi Capitals ownership group).
Zain: "Talking about Black Jerseys. Pune Warriors India did had Black/Grey jersey in IPL. But their performance made other teams ditch Black Forever!!"
Shreyam Dhakal: "The only black sheep in this batting lineup might be Kl Rahul today, otherwise the runrate is quite good."
Sakariya comes left-arm around the stumps to the lefty Krunal for the awkward angle.
Khaleel Ahmed has been replaced. The umpire signals for the impact player to enter the match and Aman Khan takes the field. Wearing some bright yellow/orange neon sneakers too.
END OF OVER:19 | 14 Runs 1 Wkt | LSG: 171/5 | RR: 9.00
- Ayush Badoni5 (3b)
- Krunal Pandya14 (12b)
- Khaleel Ahmed4-0-30-2
- Mukesh Kumar4-0-34-0
Duncan: "It looks tacky as hell but I do love the 'gold' foil detailing on certain teams' kits. Someone needs to bite the bullet and have an all-gold one made." I'm sure there's a boxer who had to have done it. Speaking of which in reference to the black jerseys that have gotten shouts in the replies, I can't think of a more intimidating sight in the 1980s and early 1990s than Mike Tyson walking to the ring in black trunks.
Rohan: "As a LSG fan, I must deliver my vote of thanks for Khaleel!!"
Kshitij : "Talking about Jerseys, one should really think about the Boston Bruins from NHL. They really worship their team and having a great looking Jersey does help..Much love from Boston guys!" Boston has four very different unique color schemes for their four pro sports teams. Green for the Celtics, Blue/Silver for the Patriots. Red for the Red Sox. And Black/Gold for the Bruins.
N Pooran c Shaw b Ahmed 36 (24m 21b 2x4 3x6) SR: 171.42
Jimmy: "I personally like the RR jersey in pink, which stands out and look good." Just wait until the San Francisco Unicorns take the field in 2023 Major League Cricket in Texas. #SparkleArmy
END OF OVER:18 | 7 Runs | LSG: 157/4 | RR: 8.72
- Nicholas Pooran28 (18b)
- Krunal Pandya14 (12b)
- Mukesh Kumar4-0-34-0
- Chetan Sakariya3-0-31-1
Varun: "How is sarfaraz doing behind the stumps??" Ehhhh.... Ummm... Look away now Sarfaraz.... Well, I guess by comparison to Khaleel's fielding, Sarfaraz looks great. It's all relative.
Moti Prakash: "@Zain You have hurt the Mumbai Indian Fans. Mumbai Gold and Blue jersey is the most beautiful one among all the blue jerseys in IPL."
Devang: "Die mannschaft's back and red striped jersey in which they thrashed Brazil 7-1". Ah, those were the days in 2014...
Gaurav : "I just joined the conversation, why are we discussing on the Jerseys??" Because the non-strikers are staying in their crease instead of leaving a yard early. But that could change in these last 16 deliveries....
Zain: "Even tho i'm liking the shade of LSG jersey from the last year, I still feel they should've gone with Green. Too many blue jerseys in IPL, it gets boring seeing repetitive shades, Its all about colours guys this tournament and I feel many shades are missed here. Moreover, please ditch this gold and silver colour obsession, looks ultra cheap here." Spoken like a person who has never experienced the joy of wearing cheap fake gold/silver. Sigh....
END OF OVER:17 | 19 Runs | LSG: 150/4 | RR: 8.82
- Krunal Pandya12 (10b)
- Nicholas Pooran24 (14b)
- Chetan Sakariya3-0-31-1
- Kuldeep Yadav4-0-35-1
Ninad: "Sarfaraz's wicket-keeping reminds me of early days of Dravid's comback as a wicket-keeper. Such a batting talent in a team for a role in which clearly he is not comfortable with! "
Manthan Jain: "In a discussion of black jerseys no one pointing towards the Black caps is disappointing...." Oh we did, and the All Blacks too. That was ages ago.
