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IVPL 2024: Richard Levi’s century propels Red Carpet Delhi to 27-run victory against Rajasthan Legends

Former South African cricketer Richard Levi’s stunning century led Red Carpet Delhi to a 27-run victory over Rajasthan Legends in Match 13 of the Indian Veteran Premier League. Levi’s explosive knock of 116 runs off just 53 deliveries, along with Asela Gunaratne’s 85 off 43, propelled Red Carpet Delhi to a formidable total of 247/3 in 20 overs.

Facing an early setback with the dismissal of skipper Herschelle Gibbs for a golden duck, Red Carpet Delhi bounced back strongly with Levi and Bipul Sharma’s aggressive partnership. Levi’s onslaught continued with 10 fours and eight sixes, as Gunaratne joined in to push the score even higher. Their 155-run partnership for the third wicket set the stage for a dominant finish by Red Carpet Delhi.

Despite a valiant 98-run effort from Rajesh Bishnoi, Rajasthan Legends fell short in their chase as they were restricted to 220/6. With early setbacks in the powerplay, Rajasthan struggled to maintain the required run rate throughout the innings. Bishnoi’s innings ended at 98 runs, leaving Rajasthan Legends unable to reach the target set by Red Carpet Delhi.

Red Carpet Delhi will now take on Telangana Tigers next, while Rajasthan Legends will face Mumbai Champions in the upcoming matches at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. Levi’s exceptional performance and Red Carpet Delhi’s strong team effort have set the stage for an exciting continuation of the IVPL tournament.

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