IPL 2024: Fraser-McGurk, Porel and Stubbs help DC power to 221/8 against RR

A strong start from openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel, and a strong finish from Tristan Stubbs allows DC to breach the 220+ mark once again in Delhi. RR need 222 runs to win.

Delhi Capitals' Jake Fraser-McGurk (C) celebrating after scoring a half-century (50 runs) with Abishek Porel(L).

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New Delhi: Tristan Stubbs smashed a quickfire 41 off 20 balls to lift Delhi Capitals to 221 for eight against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL here on Tuesday.

Jake Fraser-McGurk (50 off 20 balls) and Abhishek Porel (65; 36 balls) set the perfect platform for DC. The duo put together 60 runs in just 26 balls before India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (3/24) triggered a collapse.

After DC were 150/5 inside 14 overs, the South African played a cameo, hitting three sixes and three fours to prop the home team's total.

Brief Scores:

Delhi Capitals: 221 for 8 in 20 overs (Jake Fraser-McGurk 50, Abhishek Porel 65; Ravichandran Ashwin 3/24).