Rajasthan Kings secured their place in the grand finale of the Legend 90 League with a commanding six-wicket victory over Delhi Royals in Qualifier 2 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium. The Kings displayed a dominant performance, successfully chasing down a target of 168 runs with an excellent batting display led by Phil Mustard and Rajat Singh. The much-anticipated final will see Rajasthan Kings face Chhattisgarh Warriors on Monday at 7:15 pm, featuring a closing ceremony with a performance by Bollywood star Tamannaah Bhatia.
Delhi Royals got off to a blistering start, thanks to an explosive opening partnership between Lendl Simmons and Sharad Lumba. Lumba played the aggressor, smashing a quick-fire 60 off just 24 balls, including nine boundaries and three sixes. Their 90-run stand put the Royals in a commanding position early in the innings. However, Rajasthan Kings fought back by applying pressure in the middle overs. Simmons continued his aggressive batting, scoring 63 off 34 balls, but his innings came to a sudden halt when a rising delivery from Sudeep Tyagi struck him on the helmet, forcing him to retire hurt. This proved to be a crucial turning point, as Rajasthan capitalized on the shift in momentum.
Despite the setback, Delhi Royals’ captain Bipul Sharma provided a strong finish, smashing three sixes in the final over to push the team’s total to a competitive 167/5 in 15 overs. Chasing 168, Rajasthan Kings had a steady start, with Phil Mustard and Asad Pathan putting together a 45-run opening stand. However, the Royals bounced back with quick wickets, dismissing Pathan, Gaurav Tomar, and captain Faiz Fazal in rapid succession, leaving Rajasthan struggling at 74/3.
With the pressure mounting, Rajat Singh stepped up and played a fearless knock, scoring an explosive 56 off just 28 balls. His attacking gameplay put Delhi’s bowlers on the back foot, shifting the momentum back in Rajasthan’s favor. Even after his dismissal via a run-out in the penultimate over, Rajasthan needed 15 runs off the final eight balls. Phil Mustard then took charge, smashing back-to-back sixes to bring up his half-century and guide Rajasthan Kings within touching distance of victory. With just three runs required in the last over, Rajasthan comfortably sealed the win with six wickets in hand.
With this emphatic victory, Rajasthan Kings have earned their spot in the final of the Legend 90 League, setting up an exciting clash against Chhattisgarh Warriors. The grand finale is set to be an electrifying encounter, with fans eagerly anticipating the battle for the championship title.
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