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Indian Premier League March 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC) are hopeful of making it to the Indian Premier League 2024's playoffs after 19-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 14.

Delhi Capitals team members celebrate their team's win over Lucknow Super Giants during the their IPL 2024 clash on May 14. (Getty)

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EXPLAINED: How can Delhi Capitals still qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs after victory over LSG, here's the scenario

A different version of Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul's on-field conversation was witness after Lucknow Super Giants' 19-run defeat against Delhi Capitals on May 14.

Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul were spotted chatting after the DC vs LSG clash. (Screengrab-X)

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Another Sanjiv Goenka-KL Rahul's on-field chat witnessed after LSG's season-ending defeat against DC, See viral moment

After win against LSG, Rishabh Pant said that Delhi Capitals had a better chance of qualifying if he would have had a chance to play in the last game against RCB.

DC captain Rishabh Pant in this frame. (Getty)

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'Had I played match against RCB...': Rishabh Pant indirectly blames BCCI's suspension bomb for hampering DC's playoff hopes despite win over LSG

DC vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul feels that the top-order has not given an ideal start in most of the matches in the IPL 2024.

KL Rahul walks back to the dressing room after losing his wicket (Getty Images)

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'We never get a solid start to get the likes of Stoinis and Pooran in': KL Rahul blames top-order batters for a lacklustre IPL season

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul failed to fire with the bat as the visitors lost to Delhi Capitals by 19 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Ishant Sharma after dismissing KL Rahul (Getty Images)

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Arshad, Pooran's fighting knocks in vain as LSG lose to Delhi Capitals by 19 runs as Ishant shines with new ball; Rahul's side almost out of playoff race

IND vs IRE 3rd T20I: The missed stumping of Lorcan Tucker by Azam Khan turned out to be expensive for Pakistan as he scored 73 runs from 41 balls.

Azam Khan misses a stumping (Screengrab: X)

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WATCH: Azam Khan misses easiest stumping ever to leave teammates baffled, Ireland captain goes on to score 41-ball 73

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly understands that Australia have plenty of top-orders in their T20 World Cup 2024 squad but feels Jake Fraser-McGurk should have been picked.

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly, young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk (Screengrab: X, Getty Images)

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'Australia should have probably picked him, but...': Sourav Ganguly questions selectors for leaving Jake Fraser-McGurk out of T20 World Cup 2024 squad

DC vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants owner stood up and applauded captain KL Rahul's catch at cover to dismiss Delhi Capitals batter Shai Hope.

Sanjiv Goenka responds to KL Rahul's catch (Screengrab: X)

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WATCH: Sanjiv Goenka gives standing ovation as KL Rahul dives to take a catch on second attempt in must-win game

DC vs LSG: Rishabh Pant dropped David Warner to include Gulbadin Naib. KL Rahul made a couple of changes as well after the loss to an in-form SRH.

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul in action (Getty Images)

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DC vs LSG Playing XI: Rishabh Pant drops David Warner to include all-rounder, KL Rahul makes a couple of changes for must-win game

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka hosted Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul for dinner in Delhi after the controversial outburst in front of the public.

Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul in frame (Sports Tak)

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Sanjiv Goenka hosts KL Rahul for Dinner in Delhi after controversial outburst on LSG captain

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Delhi vs Lucknow Match Stats

Match 64, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

EXPLAINED: How can Delhi Capitals still qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs after victory over LSG, here's the scenario

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Tue 14 May, 19:30:00 IST

LSG, who chose to field

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 22

LSG
159/6 (20.0 ov)

DC
161/2 (17.5 ov)

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Mar 24

DC
211/9 (19.3 ov)

LSG
209/8 (20.0 ov)

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 12

LSG
167/7 (20.0 ov)

DC
170/4 (18.1 ov)

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Akshay Totre (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)

Referee
Daniel Manohar (IND)

News updates

EXPLAINED: How can Delhi Capitals still qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs after victory over LSG, here's the scenario

Another Sanjiv Goenka-KL Rahul's on-field chat witnessed after LSG's season-ending defeat against DC, See viral moment

'Had I played match against RCB...': Rishabh Pant indirectly blames BCCI's suspension bomb for hampering DC's playoff hopes despite win over LSG

'We never get a solid start to get the likes of Stoinis and Pooran in': KL Rahul blames top-order batters for a lacklustre IPL season

Arshad, Pooran's fighting knocks in vain as LSG lose to Delhi Capitals by 19 runs as Ishant shines with new ball; Rahul's side almost out of playoff race

WATCH: Azam Khan misses easiest stumping ever to leave teammates baffled, Ireland captain goes on to score 41-ball 73

'Australia should have probably picked him, but...': Sourav Ganguly questions selectors for leaving Jake Fraser-McGurk out of T20 World Cup 2024 squad

WATCH: Sanjiv Goenka gives standing ovation as KL Rahul dives to take a catch on second attempt in must-win game

DC vs LSG Playing XI: Rishabh Pant drops David Warner to include all-rounder, KL Rahul makes a couple of changes for must-win game

Sanjiv Goenka hosts KL Rahul for Dinner in Delhi after controversial outburst on LSG captain

Delhi vs Lucknow Match Stats

Match 64, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

EXPLAINED: How can Delhi Capitals still qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs after victory over LSG, here's the scenario

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Tue 14 May, 19:30:00 IST

LSG, who chose to field

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 22

LSG159/6 (20.0 ov)

DC161/2 (17.5 ov)

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Mar 24

DC211/9 (19.3 ov)

LSG209/8 (20.0 ov)

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 12

LSG167/7 (20.0 ov)

DC170/4 (18.1 ov)

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAkshay Totre (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)

RefereeDaniel Manohar (IND)

News updates

EXPLAINED: How can Delhi Capitals still qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs after victory over LSG, here's the scenario

Another Sanjiv Goenka-KL Rahul's on-field chat witnessed after LSG's season-ending defeat against DC, See viral moment

'Had I played match against RCB...': Rishabh Pant indirectly blames BCCI's suspension bomb for hampering DC's playoff hopes despite win over LSG

'We never get a solid start to get the likes of Stoinis and Pooran in': KL Rahul blames top-order batters for a lacklustre IPL season

Arshad, Pooran's fighting knocks in vain as LSG lose to Delhi Capitals by 19 runs as Ishant shines with new ball; Rahul's side almost out of playoff race

WATCH: Azam Khan misses easiest stumping ever to leave teammates baffled, Ireland captain goes on to score 41-ball 73

'Australia should have probably picked him, but...': Sourav Ganguly questions selectors for leaving Jake Fraser-McGurk out of T20 World Cup 2024 squad

WATCH: Sanjiv Goenka gives standing ovation as KL Rahul dives to take a catch on second attempt in must-win game

DC vs LSG Playing XI: Rishabh Pant drops David Warner to include all-rounder, KL Rahul makes a couple of changes for must-win game

Sanjiv Goenka hosts KL Rahul for Dinner in Delhi after controversial outburst on LSG captain

LSG
159/6 (20.0 ov)

DC
161/2 (17.5 ov)

DC
211/9 (19.3 ov)

LSG
209/8 (20.0 ov)

LSG
167/7 (20.0 ov)

DC
170/4 (18.1 ov)

Umpire
Akshay Totre (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)

Referee
Daniel Manohar (IND)