Match Overview
- Date: January 23–24, 2025
- Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- Toss: Delhi elected to bat first
- Result: Saurashtra won by 10 wickets
Scorecard Breakdown
| Innings | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Delhi | 188 all out (49.4 overs) |
| 1st | Saurashtra | 271 all out (72.2 overs) |
| 2nd | Delhi | 94 all out (25.2 overs) |
| 2nd | Saurashtra | 15/0 (3.1 overs) – won by 10 wickets |
Table data reflects the complete Delhi Cricket Team vs Saurashtra Cricket Team match scorecard.
Key Performers & Turning Points
Batting Highlights
- Harvik Desai (Saurashtra): Scored a pivotal 93 off 120 balls, anchoring the first innings
- Ayush Badoni (Delhi captain): Top-scored for Delhi with 60 in the first innings and 44 in the second, showing resilience
Bowling Stars
- Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra): Match-defining with 5/66 in the first innings and 7/38 in the second, earning Player of the Match
- Dharmendrasinh “DA” Jadeja (Saurashtra): Claimed 3/63 in innings one and 2/22 in innings two
- Harsh Tyagi (Delhi): Claimed 4/71 during Saurashtra’s first innings
Innings-By-Innings Analysis
Delhi 1st Innings (188 all out)
A fragile start saw Delhi stumble to 4/1, but a brief partnership between Badoni and Dhull offered hope. However, Jadeja’s spin trio dismantled the Delhi middle and lower order
Saurashtra 1st Innings (271 all out)
Desai’s near-century and critical contributions from Vasavada (62) & Jadeja (38) propelled Saurashtra past Delhi’s total. Delhi’s Tyagi and Sharma provided resistance but the hosts gained an overall lead
Delhi 2nd Innings (94 all out)
Following a bold but reckless approach, Delhi collapsed again, losing early wickets. Jadeja returned to scalps, and the entire Delhi top and lower order folded within 25 overs .
Saurashtra 2nd Innings (15/0)
A smooth chase with unbeaten starts from Desai and Vasavada, requiring just 15 balls, sealing the 10-wicket victory .
Match Turning Points
- Jadeja’s brilliance in both innings tilted momentum decisively towards Saurashtra.
- Delhi’s mid-innings slumps, especially after early wickets, prevented them from building significant totals.
- Desai’s 93 was the anchoring point in Saurashtra’s first innings, dismantling Delhi’s bowling depth.
- The early collapse of Delhi’s second innings ended any chance of a comeback.
Summary & Tactical Insights
The Delhi Cricket Team vs Saurashtra Cricket Team match scorecard offers a textbook example of spin domination in subcontinental conditions. Delhi’s inability to handle quality spin—especially from Jadeja—cost them heavily. In contrast, Saurashtra’s all-round performance, led by clinical batting and inspired leadership in bowling, ensured a comprehensive win.
For Delhi, it’s a wake-up call to strengthen their batting depth and tackle turning tracks more effectively.
FAQ
Q1: What was the final result of the Delhi Cricket Team vs Saurashtra Cricket Team match scorecard?
A: Saurashtra defeated Delhi by 10 wickets.
Q2: Who scored the highest runs?
A: Harvik Desai top-scored with 93 in Saurashtra’s first innings.
Q3: Who led the bowling attack?
A: Ravindra Jadeja starred with 12 wickets across both innings (5/66 & 7/38).
Q4: How did Delhi perform overall?
A: Delhi struggled with two sub-200 innings (188 and 94), both undermined by lost wickets and ineffective partnerships.
Q5: Where was the match held?
A: The fixture was played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
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