Ayush Badoni, arriving to the crease at 77-5 following the dismissal of KL Rahul, led LSG’s quick recovery with a 73-run partnership with Arshad Khan for the eighth wicket. The number seven batter himself top-scored in the innings with a sizzling 35-ball 55*, and played an influential role in steering his team to a respectable 167-7 by the completion of their 20 overs.
In reply Delhi Capitals debutant and rising Australian star Jake Fraser-McGurk launched his IPL career with two sixes off Yash Thakur and Arshad Khan respectively. The youngster smacked three more maximums off Krunal Pandya and ended up tallying a remarkable half-century in the run-chase. Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets