Delhi Capitals vs Maharashtra kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Maharashtra kings won the match by 78 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Delhi Capitals took on Maharashtra kings on May 2, 2026, 07:02 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Maharashtra kings won the match by 78 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 346 runs and 20 wickets fall between Maharashtra kings (212/10 in 15.4 overs) and Delhi Capitals (134/10 in 12.3 overs).
2. Maharashtra kings Innings Breakdown (212/10)
Batting in the first innings, Maharashtra kings finished on 212/10 from 15.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.53 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Maharashtra kings accumulated 87 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Kl Rahul spearheaded the batting effort with 177 runs off 59 balls (including 11 fours and 17 sixes at a strike rate of 300.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Shreyas Iyer, who contributed 9 runs off 5 deliveries, while Rohit Misal added 5 (7b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Kuldeep Yadava led the bowling figures with 3/25 in 3.0 overs (economy 8.33), assisted by Lungi Sani Ngidi (3/51 in 3.4 overs).
3. Delhi Capitals Chase & Second Innings Summary (134/10)
Pursuing a target of 213 runs for victory, Delhi Capitals recorded 134/10 in 12.3 overs at a scoring rate of 10.72 runs per over. Kannur Lokesh Rahul anchored the chase for Delhi Capitals with 75 runs from 34 balls (3 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 220.6), alongside Sameer Rizvi who chipped in with 30 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Ravindra Jaduuu delivered a key spell of 5/31 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.33, while Lasith Malinga finished with 2/28 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kl Rahul and Shreyas Iyer (Maharashtra kings), who combined for 48 runs off 16 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 3 stumpings, with Kannur Lokesh Rahul making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Kl Rahul (Maharashtra kings) topped the match rankings with 235.0 total points, followed closely by Ravindra Jaduuu (142.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kl Rahul.