DC record lowest-ever Powerplay score in IPL history: Key stats
What's the story
In an unexpected turn of events, Delhi Capitals (DC) have set a new record for the lowest-ever Powerplay score in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. DC, being invited to bat by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, were rocked early by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. The hosts slumped to 8/6 and managed 13/6 in six overs, getting the forgettable record.
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RCB bowlers put on a stellar show
The RCB seamers put on a stellar show against DC, leaving them reeling. Bhuvneshwar struck early by dismissing Sahil Parakh on the match's second ball. Hazlewood joined the attack, striking twice in his first two balls to get rid of KL Rahul and Sameer Rizvi. Tristan Stubbs survived the hat-trick ball before being removed by Bhuvneshwar. DC skipper Axar Patel also fell in the same over.
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DC six down within 10 runs
Hazlewood then continued his wrath by dismissing Nitish Rana, with DC in shambles (8/6). Notably, 5/7 is now the lowest score at the fall of the fifth wicket in IPL history, according to Cricbuzz.
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Lowest total in Powerplay
Abishek Porel and David Miller somehow survived the next two overs. DC crawled to 13/6 in six overs, now the lowest-ever Powerplay score in IPL history. The previous lowest was 14/2 by Rajasthan Royals against RCB from the 2009 edition (Cape Town).