Twitter Reactions: Delhi Daredevils steal last ball thriller despite Buttler scare

The Delhi Daredevils have managed to live another day after a thrilling last ball win against the Rajasthan Royals in Delhi. Coming in to the game, the double Ds were under tremendous pressure. Having already lost 6 matches this season, they desperately needed to win in this particular game to stay alive in the race for the playoffs.

In fact, every game that they play from hereon in the tournament, will be a virtual knockout game for them. While Delhi Daredevils held their nerve in the rain-curtailed run fest, the Rajasthan Royals fell agonizingly short of pulling off a huge run chase. They were asked to chase down 151 in 12 overs and everyone believed that the Daredevils would easily get through by defending this total.

But a sensational knock from Jos Buttler saw the Royals claw back in to the game. The game went on to the final ball of the match with 6 needed to win off it. K Gowtham, who has already played a hero’s knock this season, failed to connect one and the Royals lost by 4 runs.

Earlier in the game, the Delhi Daredevils were asked to bat first in the 18-over-per side match. Delhi lost Colin Munro for a golden duck by Prithvi Shaw (47) and Shreyas Iyer (50) got the innings going at a brisk pace. The real impetus to the innings was given by Rishabh Pant who hammered a a brisk 69 off 29 deliveries to take the DD total to 196/6 in 17.1 overs before the rain intervention.

The target was revised and the Royals were asked to chase 151 in 12 overs. D Arcy Short and Jos Buttler opened the innings for the Royals. While Short took his time to settle in, Buttler smashed an 18-ball fifty. He perished after scoring 67 off just 26 deliveries. Short scored 44 off 25 balls before getting dismissed at a crucial stage. The wickets of Sanju Samson, Ben Stokes, and Rahul Tripathi fell in quick succession as Royals could only muster 146/5 in 12 overs.

Here is how the fans reacted to the match:

@josbuttler doing Jos Buttler things! ???

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) May 2, 2018

….And RR fall SHORT of the target. The reason is in the tweet. #IPL2018

— Manya (@CSKian716) May 2, 2018

Incredible Game at Feroz Shah Kotla. Congratulations @DelhiDaredevils on the Victory !! Well Played @RishabPant777 & @josbuttler #DDvRR

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) May 2, 2018

Gambhir’s best performance is this IPL so far. pic.twitter.com/lhdAAAfMqR

— Swagshank (@zZoker) May 2, 2018

@trent_boult holds his nerve and win it for @DelhiDaredevils !! They are back in it! ????

— Erin Holland (@erinvholland) May 2, 2018

When the new batsman comes in, the batsman who has already faced 15-20 balls has to hit it big. Yes, I'm critical on him but that was one match losing innings.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) May 2, 2018

Magnificent run-chase by #RajasthanRoyals. They needed someone to succeed @josbuttler but didnt really find him.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 2, 2018

Brilliant from @josbuttler. Has set up an improbable chase. Now for the others……

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 2, 2018

@josbuttler on ??? @IPL

— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) May 2, 2018

Royston lovely striking @josbuttler #IPL2018

— liam dawson (@daws128) May 2, 2018

Finally @rajasthanroyals .. You get @josbuttler in the right position .. #IPL2018

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 2, 2018

Insane @josbuttler ? #DDvRR

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) May 2, 2018

Class innings from ShreYESSSS and @RishabPant777. Really a Daredevil knock from both of them. Who are you guys supporting tonight?@DelhiDaredevils #DDvRR #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/5mrlPLmeuY

— surya77 (@surya_14kumar) May 2, 2018

And @ajinkyarahane88 did not bat tonight!! The @IPL and its ability to surprise you. @rajasthanroyals not Rahane ahead of Tripathi or Gowtham????#DDvRR

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) May 2, 2018

As bad as D'Arcy was, this match was winnable despite this innings if they had sent Gowtham and Jofra ahead of Tripathi.

— Shanky (@CricAussieFan) May 2, 2018

.@trent_boult: @RishabPant777 is a fearless cricketer. He just goes out there and plays his game. #DilDilli #Dhadkega #DDvRR

— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) May 2, 2018

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