In the 20th match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024, the Delhi Devils defeated the Candy Stamp Army by 6 wickets. Batting first, the Candy Stamp Army managed to score 111/8 in 15 overs, while in response, the Delhi Devils chased down the target, reaching 112/4 in just 12.2 overs.
Iqbal Abdullah of the Delhi Devils was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance. However, both teams concluded their journey in the tournament, failing to secure a spot in the final.
Early Setback
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Candy Stamp Army, led by captain Aaron Finch, didn’t have a promising start. Finch himself was out for just 8 runs off 7 balls in the third over. Kevin O’Brien also failed to make a significant impact, scoring 20 runs off 15 balls before returning to the pavilion.
Trevor Griffith contributed 5 runs, while Navin Stewart managed 18 runs before getting dismissed. Rahul Yadav played a brief knock of 18 runs before departing in the 12th over with the score at 82/5. Despite some wickets falling, the team couldn’t post a substantial score. Jesal Karia scored 23 runs off 21 balls. On the bowling front for the Delhi Devils, Iqbal Abdullah claimed three crucial wickets, conceding 19 runs in his four overs.
Chase and Victory
Chasing the target, the Delhi Devils faced an early setback as Ishan Malhotra was dismissed for 2 runs in the second over. The other opener, Ashan Priyanjan, also departed after scoring 4 runs. However, captain Callum Ferguson and Brandon Taylor steadied the innings, taking the score to 50.
Ferguson scored 14 runs off 15 balls, while Taylor played a vital knock of 36 runs off 19 balls. Amitoj Singh remained unbeaten on 37 off 19 balls, while Pradeep Sangwan’s quickfire 11 runs off 10 balls sealed the victory for their team in the 13th over. Vikas Tokas and Navin Stewart took two wickets each for the Candy Stamp Army.
Summary
In summary, the team led by Aaron Finch encountered a significant batting collapse, failing to muster a challenging total on the scoreboard. Conversely, Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) bowlers showcased exceptional skill and determination, delivering a remarkable performance.
Their cohesive effort resulted in a comfortable victory for the Delhi Devils, highlighting the effectiveness of KKR’s bowling unit in restricting Finch’s team and clinching the win with authority.
