An unbeaten fifty from Sameer Rizvi guides Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket triumph, spoiling Punjab Kings’ top-two hopes in a high-stakes IPL clash.
May 25, 2025: The Indian Premier League 2025 season produced yet another thrilling contest as Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 58 off just 25 balls powered Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Chasing a daunting 207-run target, DC got home with three balls to spare in Match 66 of the season.
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Rizvi’s fireworks were complemented by Karun Nair, who contributed 44 off 27 balls to the chase. Earlier, PBKS had posted a competitive 206 for 8 after being put in to bat. Shreyas Iyer (53 off 34) and Marcus Stoinis (44* off 16) played pivotal knocks to set up the imposing total.
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Despite their efforts, the Punjab Kings now face an uphill task to secure a top-two finish, relying on favourable results from other games. The defeat means that even a win in their final league game may not be enough to guarantee them a top-two spot.
Delhi Capitals, already out of playoff contention, ended their campaign on a high, denting PBKS’ playoff ambitions. Mustafizur Rahman was the pick of the DC bowlers, claiming 3 for 33 to restrict the Punjab batting lineup.
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The match’s pivotal moment came when Sameer Rizvi smashed Arshdeep Singh for a six in the penultimate over, before sealing the game with another big hit in the final over bowled by Marcus Stoinis. Rizvi’s fifty, reached in just 22 balls, showcased his clean striking and fearless approach.
With the tournament heading into its final leg, PBKS will hope for other results to go their way to secure a coveted top-two finish, while DC will take heart from this statement win.
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