Ricky Ponting 'still buzzing' after thriller vs Punjab, gives update on Ashwin's injury

Delhi He Coach Ricky Ponting is 'still buzzing' after an absolutely thrilling match against Punjab last night in IPL 2020. Taking to Twitter, Ponting heaped praise on Marcus Stoinis and Kagiso Raba for putting up a terrific fight against Punjab and clinching victory. Australian also provided an update to Ashwin's injury and stated that he is hopeful that veteran offie will be okay to play against Chennai. 

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Ravichandran Ashwin h walked off field after bowling his very first over in which he picked up two wickets. spinner was n seen with a cast around his hand as he h injured his elbow. Ashwin's loss to side was clearly visible as Shreyas Iyer-led side lacked a bowler to compensate for veteran. However, Marcus Stoinis took responsibility as he bowled crucial last over leing match into Super Over with a brilliant wicket of last delivery of match. 

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Delhi defeat Punjab 

With Punjab batting first in super over, KL Rahul and Pooran came out to bat first, however, skipper was dismissed for just two runs on second delivery. Kagiso Raba h bowling duty in super over as he kcked off Glenn Maxwell as well for a duck to hold Punjab back for just two runs. 

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Opener Mayank Agarwal, who stood took it to very end, played wonderful innings of 89 before getting out on penultimate delivery of match. Despite losing early wickets, Agarwal held one end strong and survived twice before getting out in a dramatic match. However, Stoinis starred again with ball as he got wicket of Chris Jordan to tie match. 

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Delhi were off to a disappointing start with bat as Shreyas Iyer-led squ lost three early wickets. However, Rishabh Pant and skipper Shreyas Iyer mand to stey Delhi ship for a while as y both held ir nerves. A late blitzkrieg from Australia's power-hitter Marcus Stoinis powered Delhi to a total of 157, setting a target of 158 for Punjab. Australian scored 53 runs off 21 balls with 7 fours and 3 maximums at a strike rate of 252.38.