Published 08:50 IST, September 21st 2020

Mayank Agarwal's gritty innings against Delhi goes in vain, netizens laud his heroics

Mayank Agarwal’s brilliant knock of 89 runs from 60 balls won hearts, with netizens lauding his valiant effort that kept the lions in the game until the end!

Reported by: Shubham Bose
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On second day of Dream11 IPL 2020, Delhi came out on top after defeating Punjab in a nailbiting match in Dubai. While Punjab ultimately lost to Delhi in  Super Over, Mayank Agarwal’s brilliant kck of 89 runs from 60 balls won hearts, with netizens lauding his valiant effort that kept lions in game until very end.

‘High class player’

Following match, Twitter exploded with netizens racing to congratulate Delhi for ir first win of tournament.  microblogging site was also full of kind words for Mayank Agarwal. Take a look at some of reactions here:

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Umpiring Error Costs Punjab Victory

In second last over of Punjab’s batting, umpire falsely called a short run which ultimately cost KL Rahul’s side match. Punjab tied Delhi’s score of 157 and sent match into a Super Over where Delhi ultimately drew first blood. Since match was a tie leing to a power-packed Super Over, short-run call cost Punjab a winning match.  

(Im Credit @lionsdenkxip)

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01:41 IST, September 21st 2020