Cricket Recap: NZ vs PAK & IPL Thriller
Yesterday was full of excitement on the cricket field. New Zealand faced Pakistan in an ODI clash. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) played Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL 2025.
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand's Series Win
Series Result
New Zealand secured the series 2-0. They dominated in their home conditions.
Match Summary
New Zealand posted 324/7. Pakistan collapsed to 240.
Mitchell Hay's century set the tone for the win.
Mitchell Hay's Masterclass
Century
Scored a splendid 115 off 58 balls.
Boundaries
Hit 12 boundaries and 3 sixes.
Aggression
Showcased a blend of aggression and finesse.
Pakistan's Struggles
Batting Collapse
Pakistan faltered chasing 325.
Bowling Woes
Pakistani bowlers struggled with consistency.
Key Player
Babar Azam tried to anchor with 72.
IPL 2025: DC Defeats RCB
DC Batting
Delhi Capitals scored 197/5.
RCB Bowling
RCB bowlers struggled to contain.
Result
RCB fell short by 15 runs.
Delhi Capitals' Batting Display
Opening Stand
Warner and Shaw put on 75 runs.
Mitchell Marsh
Scored a rapid 50 off 29 balls.
Total
DC reached a commanding 197/5.
RCB's Spirited Chase
Kohli's Innings
Virat Kohli scored 78 off 49 balls.
Middle Order
RCB's middle order crumbled.
Karthik's Effort
Dinesh Karthik scored 42 off 21 balls.
Key Performers
115
Mitchell Hay
Scored a match-winning century.
3/28
Anrich Nortje
Took 3 wickets for 28 runs.
Hay and Nortje were the stars of the day.