Delhi ends three-match losing streak by overhauling Rajasthan in IPL
Half-centuries by opening batters Lokesh Rahul and Pathum Nissanka have helped to end Delhi Capitals' three-match losing streak at Rajasthan Royals' expense in the Indian Premier League
JAIPUR, India -- Opening batters Lokesh Rahul and Pathum Nissanka struck half-centuries to help end Delhi Capitals' three-match losing streak at Rajasthan Royals' expense in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
Rahul smashed 75 off 40 balls, his third fifty this season, and Nissanka hit 62 off 33 as their century partnership led Delhi to 226-3 with five balls to spare and a win by seven wickets.
Rajasthan made 225-6 with captain Riyan Parag's 90 his first half-century of the season. Donovan Ferreira added a whirlwind unbeaten 47 off just 14 balls with six sixes and two fours in the last three overs.
Mitchell Starc boosted Delhi’s struggling bowling resources with 3-40 as the Australian pace bowler struck with his third delivery in his first match in over three months due to a shoulder injury.
Starc caught opener Yashasvi Jaiswal off his own bowling off a full toss and dismissed Parag and Ravindra Jadeja with his slower deliveries in the death overs.
Delhi, which was bowled out for 75 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in its last game, jumped one place in the table to sixth.
Rajasthan stayed fourth and missed a chance to top the table.
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