Season’s first Super Over saved the day for Delhi Capitals.

Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 commenced with a strong and terrific start. The second day began with Delhi Capitals (DC) versus KingsXI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

KXIP won the toss against Delhi Capitals and chose to field first. Delhi Capitals performed amazing batting by setting a target of 157 runs at the loss of 8 wickets.

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Both the teams played with immense energy. However efforts were equal but there is only one winner. Today’s match was a tie between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab and both teams got a chance of dream 11 IPL 2020’s first super over. Shreyas Iyer leading his team Delhi Capitals won the super over.

Our young captain Shreyas Iyer handled the team very well and scored 39 runs. It was Stoinis who made Delhi reach 157 for 8 in 20 overs with his 53 off 21 balls and 57 in the last three doing the trick. Stoinis surely made a mark by giving this amazing performance.

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With stoinis amazing game Rishab Pant’s score didn’t go waste. Pant scored 31.

In reply, KXIP’s amazing batsman Mayank Agrawal gave an excitingly hit performance by scoring 89 off 60 which took a huge turn and took the team to 157. This led to Dream11 IPL 2020’s first super over in the second match itself.

Talking about the extra ordinary players from Delhi Capitals, Kasigo rabada one of the finest players from the team gave a remarkable performance by winning the super over once again.

KL Rahul, the wicket keeping captain was the opener for the Kings XI team. With a huge pressurized atmosphere, we all know about KL Rahul’s performances when under pressure. Somehow Rahul managed to score 21 runs. Karun Nair scored 1 and Nicholas Pooran was dismissed for a duck.

Excited for one more run KXIP fans were eagerly waiting to see a total count of 158 runs but Mayank played a risky, aerial shot which is why both the teams ended up with a tie scoring 157 at the cost of 8 wickets. That moment was even more thrilling for all the fans because it was time for the announcement of Dream11 IPL 2020’s first Super Over.

Picture Source : The Hindu.

Super over’s amazing performance was served by Marcus Stoinis whose amazing performance saved the day.

It was stoinis’s amazing 7 fours and 3 sixes that lifted up the game so well for the Delhi Capitals and on the other hand Punjab performed well too but surely missed an incredibly amazing bowler

Picture Source : Hindustan Times.

For updates on today’s match, stay tuned.

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Check out the following list of players who are likely to miss Dream11 IPL 2020

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Cricket is not just a game of bat and ball but an emotion for all Indian fans. Cricket matches bind the entire family in one room eagerly watching the game. Laughing, screaming, fighting and all the superstitious we follow for our favorite team to win. Now it’s time for the most intensive, interesting and awaited T20 tournament which is about to begin in 5 days.

Since past 12 years we have been watching IPL and enjoying to the core. Every year people wait eagerly for this game to happen but since 2020 there was nothing, we could name GOOD that we heard. IPL was most likely to be cancelled because of the pandemic. Talking about which, it has affected each one us extensively. Amid all this issue IPL is one fantastic news for us. The days of us celebrating little joys are going to be back.

The tournament is all set to begin with safety measures advised by the governing bodies mainly ICC (International Cricket Council), BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and ECB (Emirates Cricket Board).Adding some cinnamon to your tea, rumor has it that many players have pulled out their names due to personal reasons.

It surely breaks our heart to not see our favorites playing. Still trying to keep a count on our players here is some detailed information that could pin the bubble :

1. Suresh Raina – After announcing his retirement on 15th August’20, the yellow army was all pumped up to watch Raina play the upcoming season of IPL. His contribution has always been great, right from strengthening the middle order to tight fielding. It’s sad to know that Raina’s uncle was “slaughtered to death” in Punjab’s Pathankot making the cricketer unavailable for the tournament.

“Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time,” team CEO Kasi Viswanathan said in a tweet from the Super Kings handle.

2. Harbhajan Singh – Harbhajan Singh will probably miss the entire season of IPL 2020. Owning to personal reasons, he was permitted by the CSK management to reach UAE a little later as scheduled for other players of the team. The rest of the team reached Dubai on 21st August. Bhajji was expected to join them 1st September onwards. But, the turbantor has finally decided to miss the upcoming season of IPL. Known for his ‘doosra’, and taking crucial wickets, Harbhajan’s absence will be felt.

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3. Lasith Malinga – It won’t be new for Mumbai Indians to play IPL without Slinga-Malinga. Due to personal reasons, the Yorker King will miss the Dream11 IPL 2020 in UAE.

According to the franchise website, the owner of Mumbai Indians, Akash Ambani was found saying, “Lasith is a legend and a pillar of MI’s strength. There is no denying the fact that we will miss Lasith’s cricketing acumen this season. However, we understand Lasith’s need to be in Sri Lanka with his family during this time”.

4. Harry Gurney – Suffering a shoulder injury, the Kolkata Knight Riders’ medium pacer has pulled himself out from the upcoming season of IPL. Gurney played decently enough in the last season for KKR. He took 7 wickets out of the 8 matches he played and received MOM (Man of the Match) award for picking up 2 wickets against Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur. Bowling with an economy of 6.25, Gurney gave away just 25 runs in his spell of 4 overs.

5. Chris Woakes – Bought by Delhi Capitals for 1.5 Cr., the English all-rounder has decided to give IPL a miss this year. Woakes believes that he needs to “recharge his batteries” and focus on his career with the National team. The South-African fast bowler Anrich Nortje will serve as Woakes’ replacement.

6. Jason Roy – England opener Jason Roy will also not play for IPL’s 13th edition due to personal reasons. The Delhi Capitals player scored just 150 runs in his eight games. Daniel Sams, uncapped player from Australia will be replacing Jason Roy.

“The IPL is a huge platform for any cricketer, and back home, we all follow the tournament extremely closely every year,” Sams told the Delhi Capitals website. “I feel fortunate to be a part of it this year, and I’m thankful to the Delhi Capitals management for giving me this opportunity. I can’t wait to join the rest of the players in the UAE.”

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7. Kane Richardson – After announcing the birth of his first child, Kane Richardson has also pulled himself out of this season’s IPL. Understandably, he wants to spend quality time with his wife and child. Royal Challengers Bangalore wished the pacer for welcoming new life. Another Australian pacer Adam Zampa is likely to be Kane’s replacement.

All the above mentioned players are sure to be missed for this season of IPL.We hope to see them next year after winning their personal battles and coming back on the field stronger than ever before.

Let us know in the comments whose performance you’ll miss the most this season!