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IPL 2020 Day 2 Twitter Reactions: DC beats KXIP in thriller
IPL may be different this year, but the drama remains. What promised to be a close game between two sides looking to make a point proved exactly that, with a seesawing contest ending in a Kagiso Rabada special in the Super Over.
Before that, there were special displays from KXIP’s Mohammed Shami and Mayank Agarwal. Both did their absolute all to deliver victory for their side, but Marcus Stoinis produced one of his greatest ever performances to help DC to victory.
In striking 49 off the final three overs on his own, Stoinis propelled DC to 157, after the team sat precariously at 100/7 after 17 over. In 34 IPL knocks at number four or lower, Stoinis struck at just 118 before this game. But, he went a long way to proving he can finish an innings, striking an incredible 53 off 21 balls. He also took two wickets in the final over, defending one run off three balls for good measure.
Here are the Twitter reactions from a game that had just about everything, including controversy.
Marcus Stoinis lights up Dubai, Chris Jordan has a day to forget
The victim of Stoinis’ onslaught was Chris Jordan. Jordan, who was picked for his death bowling, had an awful night, conceding 30 off the final over. Opinions were strong regarding Jordan, both for and against his T20 capabilities.
Mayank Agarwal produces a gem
Kings XI Punjab’s worst nightmares came to life, as a middle order collapse once again hurt them. But, Mayank Agarwal produced one hell of a knock to put KXIP on the brink of victory.
Kagiso Rabada delivers in the Super Over
How good is Kagiso Rabada? The genuine Purple Cap contender wowed viewers with his superb bowling both during the KXIP innings and Super Over.
Mohammed Shami produces his best
On another day, Mohammed Shami’s 3/15 would have been worthy of a player of the match award. These figures are now his best ever in IPL, after bowling with excellent pace and control.
Controversy late in the game
Controversy struck late in the game. The square leg umpire called “one-short” against Chris Jordan in the 19th over, and that run proved crucial on the scoreboard. However, KXIP had many chances to win, and KL Rahul agreed, admitting they made other costly mistakes.
So, there it was. A classic match between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab. The Capitals will hope R Ashwin is fit for their next game against CSK on September 25, while KXIP will need to bounce back vs RCB on September 24.
