Legends Cricket Trophy Delhi Devils vs Colombo Lions Morne van Wyk Jesse Ryder

Within the 18th match of the Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT), Delhi Devils confronted off in opposition to the Colombo Lions within the day’s first match on March 17 (Sunday). It turned out to be an easy victory for Delhi Devils as they defeated Colombo Lions by 42 runs, securing their first win of the match.

Delhi Devils opted to bat first after profitable the toss in opposition to Colombo Lions. This resolution proved fruitful as Delhi Devils put up a formidable complete of 189-1 of their allotted 15 overs. Opening batsman Morne van Wyk remained unbeaten with a stellar knock of 84 runs off 44 balls, whereas Ishan Malhotra contributed a stable 40 runs earlier than being dismissed by Malinda Pushpakumara. Captain Ferguson additionally made a major contribution with an unbeaten 44 runs off 21 balls, guiding Delhi Devils to a commanding complete. 

Colombo Lions tried placing up a resilient effort of their innings however may solely rating 147-6 of their allotted 15 overs. Ben Dunk led the cost for Colombo however perished shortly, contributing 22 runs off 8 balls. Captain Asghar Afghan made a notable contribution with 49 runs off 33 balls, whereas Thilan Thushara contributed 29 runs off 13 balls. Regardless of their efforts, Colombo Lions fell wanting the goal set by Delhi Devils, leading to a 42-run defeat.

Iqbal Abdulla and Pradeep Sangwan every claimed two wickets for Delhi Devils, contributing to the Lions falling wanting their goal. 

Morne van Wyk was honoured with the Participant of the Match award for his unbeaten innings of 84 runs.

Right here’s How The LCT 2024 Factors Desk Reads After Delhi Devils’ Win

New York Celebrity Strikers at present lead the desk with eight factors after 4 wins in 5 matches and following intently, are the Dubai Giants who’ve the equal variety of factors after 4 wins in 5 matches however an inferior Internet Run Fee (NRR).