Two top-of-the-pile teams spiraling so fast that elimination from the tournament seemed a rude possibility, it had to come down to who kept a steady head and stayed afloat. Delhi Capitals did just that. They came out with such a clinical show against Royal Challengers Bangalore that it never looked like they were a team which came into this match having suffered four heavy defeats on the bounce.
As DC chased down 153 by six wickets and an over to spare led by clean half-centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane, suddenly they again looked like a team worthy of finishing second in the table as they moved into the playoffs. RCB, after spending weeks in the top-three, pulled things back just enough at the back end of the chase and ensured they are in the playoffs. It leaves Kolkata Knight Riders hoping Sunrisers Hyderabad lose to Mumbai Indians in the final game of the league…
As DC chased down 153 by six wickets and an over to spare led by clean half-centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane, suddenly they again looked like a team worthy of finishing second in the table as they moved into the playoffs. RCB, after spending weeks in the top-three, pulled things back just enough at the back end of the chase and ensured they are in the playoffs. It leaves Kolkata Knight Riders hoping Sunrisers Hyderabad lose to Mumbai Indians in the final game of the league…
