In Pics: Rishabh Pant, Shimron Hetmeyer fireworks in vain as DC lose by 1 run to RCB

Delhi Capitals fell agonisingly short of posting another win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 when they lost by a solitary run to Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (April 27). Skipper Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmeyer got DC to doorstep of victory but fell just short. Earlier, it was AB de Villiers' brilliance which helped RCB reach 171/5 after batting first. Here is a collection of pictures from the thrilling clash between DC and RCB.

Zee Media Bureau | Apr 28, 2021, 14:22 PM IST
1/5

Mohammed Siraj holds his nerves

Royal Challengers Bangalore paceman Mohammed Siraj celebrates after dismissing Steve Smith of Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI)

Royal Challengers Bangalore paceman Mohammed Siraj celebrates after dismissing Steve Smith of Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI)

2/5

Rishabh Pant leads the DC charge

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant takes a tumble while going for a flick against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2021 clash. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant takes a tumble while going for a flick against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2021 clash. Pant remained unbeaten on 58 off 48 balls with six fours. (Photo: PTI)

3/5

Shimron Hetmeyer takes RCB apart

Delhi Capitals batsman Shimron Hetmeyer hits a boundary against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi Capitals batsman Shimron Hetmeyer hits a boundary against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hetmeyer smashed 53 off just 25 balls with four sixes and two fours. (Photo: PTI)

4/5

Harshal Patel continues to lead in Purple Cap race

Royal Challengers Bangalore paceman Harshal Patel celebrates after picking up a wicket against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2021 match in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI)

Royal Challengers Bangalore paceman Harshal Patel celebrates after picking up a wicket against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2021 match in Ahmedabad. Patel picked up 2/37 in four overs. (Photo: ANI)

5/5

AB de Villiers blast lifts RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers en route to scoring an unbeaten half-century against Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI)

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers en route to scoring an unbeaten half-century against Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. De Villiers top-scored with 75 off 42 balls with five sixes and three fours. (Photo: ANI)

Most Popular