Aoba Tanaka 
In a dramatic turn of events during the IPL clash, Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Ishant Sharma suffered an ankle injury while fielding, forcing him to leave the field. The incident occurred when Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) Prabhsimran Singh played a shot towards midwicket, prompting Ishant to charge in from the deep to field the ball. However, as he attempted to throw it back, he twisted his right ankle, causing him to fall to the ground in pain.
The physiotherapist immediately rushed to attend to Ishant, who was visibly wincing in discomfort. With Ishant unable to continue, Praveen Dubey stepped in as his substitute on the field. DC, already missing a bowler after bringing in Akash Deep as their Impact Player, now faced further challenges with Ishant’s injury.
Amidst the action on the field, cricket statistician Shiva Jayaraman unearthed an intriguing stat about Khaleel Ahmed’s performance in night and day games during the IPL. According to Jayaraman, Khaleel’s powerplay economy in night games over the past three seasons stands at 6.5, with a boundary conceded every 6.35 balls. However, in day games, his economy rises to 8.8, with a boundary given away every 3.75 balls.
In the ongoing match, Khaleel struggled, conceding 28 runs from his two overs in the powerplay. As the game progressed, both teams faced challenges and opportunities, highlighting the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket and the resilience required to navigate its twists and turns.
