Jaipur: Young Sameer Rizvi struck a high-quality, maiden half-century after Karun Nair marked his return to the Indian Test team with a vital knock as Delhi Capitals pulled off a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings to end their IPL season on a positive note here on Saturday.
Set a stiff target of 207, DC completed the task in 19.3 overs with the 21-year-old Rizvi remaining unbeaten on 58 off 25 balls, which included five sixes and three fours. Nair had earlier contributed 44 in 27 deliveries with two sixes and five fours.
This was after Marcus Stoinis brought his big-hitting abilities to the fore following Shreyas Iyer’s sparkling half-century as Punjab Kings posted a challenging 206 for eight.
Earlier, captain Shreyas Iyer struck 53 off 34 balls to lead Punjab Kings to 206 for 8 after they were asked to bat first.
Josh Inglis contributed 32 while Marcus Stoinis played a magnificent cameo of 44 not out off just 16 balls including three fours and four sixes after PBKS were asked to bat.
For DC, Mustafizur Rahman (3/33), Vipraj Nigam (2/38), and Kuldeep Yadav (2/39) were among the wickets.
Brief Scores: Punjab Kings: 206 for 8 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 53, Marcus Stoinis 44 not out, Josh Inglis 32; Mustafizur Rahman 3/33, Kuldeep Yadav 2/39, Vipraj Nigam 2/38).
Delhi Capitals: 208 for 4 in 19.3 overs (Sameer Rizvi 58 not out, Karun Nair 44; Harpreet Brar 2/41).
