Under the lights in Dharamshala, the OG red and blue found a way.
Delhi Capitals pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a game that demanded heart, belief, and composure till the very last moment.
After winning the toss, skipper Axar Patel chose to bowl first on a lively surface. Punjab came out swinging early, but DC kept fighting back. Wickets at crucial moments and disciplined spells helped slow the momentum just when the game threatened to slip away.
One of the biggest positives of the night was young Madhav Tiwari. In his first appearance of the season, he showed courage and maturity beyond his years, mixing his variations smartly and hitting hard lengths consistently. The youngster also picked up his maiden IPL wicket and finished with impressive figures of 2/40.
Mukesh Kumar and Auqib Nabi backed him up brilliantly, keeping things tight through the middle overs as Punjab Kings posted 210/5.
The chase, though, began far from ideal. Three early wickets had DC under pressure inside the powerplay, but the boys refused to back down.
Axar Patel led from the front with a fearless 56 off just 30 balls, taking the attack head-on and shifting the momentum back towards Delhi. David Miller then brought his experience and calm to the middle, smashing a rapid 51 off 28 deliveries to keep the chase alive.
Ashutosh Sharma played a gritty hand when it mattered most, before Madhav Tiwari stepped up once again; this time with the bat. Alongside Auqib Nabi, who sealed the night with a six; guiding Delhi Capitals home in a memorable finish.
A breakthrough night in every sense for Madhav Tiwari, impactful with the ball, fearless with the bat, and deservedly named Player of the Match.
Delhi Capitals now return home for their last home game this season, where they take on Rajasthan Royals at Kotla, on 17th May, carrying momentum, belief, and another reminder that this team never stops fighting.
