Delhi most likely could have scored a few more runs against RCB. As Dinesh Karthik avoided an unusual “obstructing the field” dismissal

Although Royal Challengers Bangalore sped to 181 for four against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. Virat Kohli acknowledged that “160 was going to be a good score” on what he considered to be a slowish Delhi track.

The visitors started off well as usual thanks to captain Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli. But Mitchell Marsh broke the partnership and then sent back his countryman Glenn Maxwell for a golden duck.

With RCB’s assistance, Delhi most likely could have scored a few runs

Don't know how Dinesh Karthik felt he could steal a run there.

But having said that, he should been given out for obstructing the field.

Silly to think why the umpires didn't go upstairs when they seem to be going upstairs even for some obvious ones.

Bad umpiring again. pic.twitter.com/2Wb6UBTguA

— Rahul Sharma (@CricFnatic) May 6, 2023

However, Mahipal Lomror’s quick half-century knock. Which contrasted sharply with Kohli’s fifty as the pair rebuilt the innings. It was the key to RCB’s respectable total.

Finally, RCB reached 181 for four thanks to a 29-ball 54 that included three sixes and six fours. However, given that Dinesh Karthik avoided an unusual “obstructing the field” dismissal, Delhi may have been able to score a few more runs from RCB.

In the 19th over of the innings, Mukesh Kumar struck Lomror with a flawless yorker. As the ball slowly rolled towards the bowler, the batter could only dig it out.

Despite Lomror not calling for it, an overzealous Karthik had moved well past the halfway point for a single. Later, when the latter had signalled for nobody. Karthik realized what had happened and turned to quickly run back.

As Karthik ran straight ahead in front of the stumps, blocking the bowler’s view. Mukesh had already collected the ball and erred by making a direct hit.

As Karthik engaged in an animated conversation, convincing the RCB batter that it wasn’t how he felt. Warner, who had positioned himself at long-on was left furious.

However, Delhi ultimately decided against filing an appeal for Karthik’s dismissal for “obstructing the field”. And the DC captain was later captured on camera punching Karthik.

A few deliveries later, Warner stopped Karthik’s attempt to clear the long-off boundary after Khaleel Ahmed dismissed him. Returning, he made 11 off of 9.

160 was going to be a respectable score. But Lomror entered the fray and turned the tide in our favour. I was aiming for the final three overs. But Dinesh and Anuj did a good job, in my opinion.

Maxi, Faf and I feel very confident because of the younger player’s play. When asked about RCB’s total in the game against DC at the end of the innings, Kohli responded, “It’s a great sign for the team, it was an amazing knock by him tonight.