Marcus Stoinis Overcomes Covid-19 to Shine in PBKS vs DC Match

Stoinis' Impactful Performance Amid Health Challenges

In a thrilling match on May 24, PBKS scored 206 runs, largely thanks to Marcus Stoinis, who made a remarkable 44 runs off just 16 balls. During the match break, Stoinis revealed that he had tested positive for Covid-19 while in Australia for IPL 2025, but chose to play instead of focusing solely on practice. After recovering from the illness, he traveled to India to join his team.

Stoinis Discusses His Covid Experience and Match Insights

Reflecting on his recent health struggles, Stoinis stated, "I didn’t have any practice sessions before this match. Covid-19 is not a topic we discuss much anymore, but it was a challenging time. I took some time to rest at home before returning here."

"Entering the game at the end was tough, but I felt good. I was surprised they didn’t bowl more slower deliveries, as I was prepared for them. The pitch was excellent for batting," he added.

Stoinis also mentioned, "The wicket had some grip, and I was swinging early. The wind was coming from the longer boundary, which we could utilize. If we need to adjust our strategy, we will do so quickly. I’m ready to bowl if needed."

Match Summary: DC Triumphs Over PBKS

In the match, DC emerged victorious against PBKS by 6 wickets, with Sameer Rizvi remaining not out at 58 runs from 25 balls. Chasing a target of 207, DC completed their innings with three balls to spare. Karun Nair also made a significant contribution with 44 runs off 27 balls. Earlier, PBKS, batting first, managed to score 206-8, with Shreyas Iyer scoring 53 runs off 34 balls and Stoinis impressively finishing with 44 runs off 16 balls. Mustafizur Rahman was the standout bowler for Delhi Capitals, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs.