Updated On: 06 May, 2022 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
In reply, Nicholas Pooran struck a half-century and Aiden Markram blazed to a 25-ball 42 but their efforts went in vain against a big score as they ended with 186/8 in 20 overs

Shardul Thakur of Delhi Capitals celebrates with teammates, the wicket of Nicholas Pooran of Sunrisers Hyderabad during the 50th T20 cricket match of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15), between the Delhi Capitals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Brabourne Stadium (CCI) in Mumbai. Pic/PTI
David Warner (92 not out) and Rovman Powell (67 not out) set the tone with an unbeaten 122-run partnership and Khaleel Ahmed followed it up with a 3/30 haul as Delhi Capitals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 21 runs in Match 50 of the IPL 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.
Warner and Powell propelled Delhi Capitals from 95/3 to 207/3 in 20 overs, batting in contrasting styles. Warner showed sublime touch and superb placement as he found gaps with the precision of a neurosurgeon to score 92 not out off 58 deliveries, hitting 12 fours and three sixes. Powell was all power as he hammered 67 not out off 35 deliveries, hitting three fours six sixes. They added 122 runs for the fourth wicket partnership off 66 balls as Delhi Capitals posted a huge score.