On Sunday, Mumbai Indians (MI) scored an important win against DeÂlhi Capitals (DC). The match happened on April 7 at WankheÂde Stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai Indians defeateÂd DC by 29 runs. With this win, Mumbai Indians moved to 8th position in points table. DC and RCB are now beÂlow Mumbai Indians.
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant won the toss. He deÂcided to bowl first. Mumbai Indians piled up a huge score of 234/5 in 20 overs. The pitch was good for batting. Rohit and Kishan gave Mumbai Indians a greÂat start. Rohit scored 49 while Ishan hit 42 runs.
Tim David (45) and Romario Shepherd (39 in 10 balls) delivered searing cameos in the last over. DC pacer Anrich Nortje’s poor bowling continued as he allowed 65 runs in his four-over performance.
DC then got off to a slow start on the powerplay and appeared out of sync in the pursuit. Prithvi Shaw (66), Abhishek Porel (41), and Tristan Stubbs (71*) returned them to contention with their aggressive innings.
However, Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded the Mumbai Indians’ bowling assault, limiting DC to 205/8 in 20 overs. Bumrah stole the show for the hosts with a spectacular period of 4-0-22-2 in a high-scoring match.
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Hardik Pandya Delighted as MI’s Plan Comes Together in Victory over DC
At the post-match presentation, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya reflected on the victory, saying:
“I would like to have this winning feeling more often than not, but yes, everything clicked today. The bowling combinations, the execution of the plans all these were in place. There will be a few tactical changes here and there, but, the core set-up in terms of our line-up will be very much this.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya continued:
“The difference was Romario Shepherd vs Delhi Capitals! He batted magnificently and powered the score over 230, indeed, what a knock from such an underrated player! (On why he didn’t bowl) I’m alright, because I had things covered today, didn’t decide to bowl. But I’ll bowl when required.”
Hardik Pandya