Mumbai Indians scored 234/5 in 20 overs, where as Delhi Capitals scored 205/8 in 20 overs.
So, finally Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 29 runs.
Tristan Stubbs’s Explosive Counterattack in Vain as Delhi Capitals Fall Short Against Mumbai Indians by 29 Runs at Wankhede.
Despite Stubbs’s impressive 71* off 25 balls, including seven sixes, his lack of strike in the last ten balls, with the asking rate at 42, proved fatal for DC.
Romario Shepherd’s devastating last-over onslaught against Anrich Nortje during Mumbai’s innings made the decisive impact, securing the hosts their first points of the season.
Rohit Sharma Sets the Tone
Rohit Sharma initiated the onslaught with a crafty lap shot for four, swiftly transitioning to higher gears to establish Mumbai’s dominance in the powerplay.
With consecutive boundaries off Ishant Sharma, Rohit welcomed Jhye Richardson and Axar Patel with sixes.
He continued his assault against offspinner Lalit Yadav, concluding the powerplay with Mumbai at 75.
However, Axar Patel dismissed him for 49 off 27 balls, providing DC with a crucial breakthrough.
Delhi Capitals Resurgence in Middle Overs
Anrich Nortje dismissed Suryakumar Yadav for a duck on his return, compounding MI’s troubles, while Axar Patel’s economical spell slowed down Mumbai’s momentum.
Patel’s exceptional return catch to remove Ishan Kishan (42 off 23) further hindered MI’s progress.
With only 33 runs scored between overs 10 and 15, Khaleel Ahmed’s dismissal of Tilak Varma added to Mumbai’s woes.
David and Shepherd Propel MI to 234
As MI seemed poised for a modest total, David accelerated, smashing four sixes in his unbeaten 45 off 21 balls, complementing Hardik Pandya’s efforts.
Shepherd’s explosive 39 off 10 balls, including four sixes and a four off the final over, transformed Mumbai’s total into a formidable one, as they amassed 96 runs in the last five overs.
Prithvi Shaw’s Aggression Sets the Stage for DC
Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s initial containment, Shaw’s aggressive approach, including a six off Gerald Coetzee and consecutive fours off Akash Madhwal, provided DC with momentum.
Shaw’s brisk 50 off 31 balls ended with a peach of a delivery from Bumrah.
Stubbs’s Heroics in Vain
Promoted above Rishabh Pant, Stubbs immediately took charge, dispatching Piyush Chawla for two consecutive sixes.
He continued his assault on MI in the death overs, reaching a 19-ball fifty.
Despite Shepherd conceding three sixes in the penultimate over, Stubbs couldn’t replicate the fireworks in the final over, remaining stranded without facing a ball as DC fell short.
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