DC vs SRH: IPL 2023 – Delhi Capitals captain David Warner has been fined Rs. 12 lahks for maintaining a slow over-rate during the 34th match of IPL 2023. In the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Delhi Capitals failed to maintain the over-rate during the game. This was Delhi Capitals first offence of the season under the IPL Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals is gearing up to host Sunrisers Hyderabad at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, April 29. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
DC vs SRH: David Warner Fined Rs 12 Lakhs
The Delhi Capitals had an unimpressive campaign in the 16th season of IPL. However, they displayed an outstanding performance against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, which led to their victory. Though they committed a minor blip in the form of slow over-rate offense, their overall performance was impressive. The team needs to maintain a good over-rate in their future matches to avoid any penalties.
While the slow over-rate was the responsibility of the entire team, as the captain of Delhi Capitals, David Warner was held responsible and fined for the offence. David Warner is an experienced cricketer who has played for several teams in different leagues around the world. He is known for his aggressive style of play and leadership skills.
Maintaining a good over-rate is essential in cricket, as it ensures that the game progresses smoothly and is completed in a reasonable amount of time. The IPL’s Code of Conduct states that teams are required to complete their innings within the stipulated time. Any team found guilty of not maintaining the minimum over-rate can be fined.
Delhi Capitals Dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad
In the SRH vs DC match on April 25, Delhi Capitals posted a moderate total of 144 runs while batting first. Manish Pandey and Axar Patel were the top-run getter for the DC with 34 runs each. In the bowling department, Axar Patel shines again alongside Anrich Nortje with 2 wickets each. Axar Patel was awarded player of the match for his splendid all-round performance.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals are preparing to host the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their reverse fixture. The match is scheduled to be played on Saturday, April 29th, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory, as the tournament progresses towards its later stages.
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, both teams have won only two out of seven games so far this season. Nevertheless, both teams have some of the best players in the league. And are expected to put up a competitive fight in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
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