Cricket: "Vettori helps Delhi win in a rain effected match"

Delhi Dare Devils registered their first win when they defeated Kings XI Punjab by ten wickets. Match was delayed due to drizzle. It was started really late and reduced to 12 over a game. Punjab lost the toss and were told to bat first.

Kings XI Punjab openers gave a strong start, at one point they were 66 for 1 in 6 overs. Vettori's over changed the complexion of the game and turned it Delhi's way. With his first ball he traped Ravi Bopara and just gave one run in that over. In his next overs he took another 2 wickets and was miserely economical. Punjab huffed and puffed to reach 104 for 7 in 12 overs.

With Sehwag and Gambhir Delhi were confident of chasing the target down and they started with the same confidence. Gambhir mere giving support and Sehwag going after the bowling. There was a small interruption due to rain and the target was reduced to 6 an over, which sehwag finished with out any hiccups. Delhi Dare Devils won quite convincingly at the end.

Man of the Match was awarded to Vettori for his 3 for 15 which really changed the match in Delhi's favour.

Scores: Delhi Daredevils 54 for 0 (Sehwag 38*) beat Kings XI Punjab 104 for 7 (Goel 38, Vettori 3-15) by ten wickets

Source: Cricinfo