In an electrifying 20th match of the 17th Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Mumbai Indians triumphed over Delhi Capitals by 29 runs. On Sunday, April 7th, at the Wankhede Stadium, Delhi chased a formidable target of 235 runs but could only muster 205 for 8. Under Hardik Pandya's leadership, this match marked Mumbai Indians' first victory of the current season after losing three games in a row. Conversely, this was Delhi Capitals' fourth defeat in five matches.
Stubbs' Fiery Knock Goes in Vain
Tristan Stubbs heroically scored an unbeaten 71 off 25 balls for the Delhi Capitals, though his effort fell short of securing victory. As wickets fell at regular intervals, the required run rate spiraled out of control. Stubbs' knock was studded with seven sixes and three fours. Prithvi Shaw also contributed a valuable 66 runs. Mumbai Indians' pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled with precision, claiming two wickets for just 22 runs. Gerald Coetzee ended up as the most successful bowler, grabbing four wickets.
Delhi Capitals' Scorecard: (205/8, 20 Overs)
Mumbai Indians, who were put into bat first after losing the toss, got off to an explosive start. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan shared an 80-run stand in seven overs. However, both fell short of half-centuries and were captured by Axar Patel. Suryakumar Yadav, playing his first match of the season, disappointingly returned to the pavilion without scoring. At one point, Mumbai was at 123/4. That's when Hardik Pandya and Tim David resurrected the innings with a 58-run partnership.
From there on, David and Romario Shepherd's power hitting steered Mumbai to a huge total. Anrich Nortje and Axar Patel claimed two wickets each. Tim David's unbeaten 45 off 21 balls, featuring four sixes and two fours, and Romario Shepherd's 39 not out from 10 balls, which included three fours and four sixes, bolstered the score. Shepherd hammered 32 runs in the last over off Nortje. Key scores were Rohit Sharma (49), Hardik Pandya (39), and Ishan Kishan (42).
Mumbai Indians' Scorecard: (234/5, 20 Overs)
Highest runs in the last 5 overs of an innings in IPL
112 - RCB vs. Gujarat Lions, Bangalore, 201696 - MI vs. Punjab Kings, Wankhede, 202396 - MI vs. Delhi Capitals, Wankhede, 2024*91 - KKR vs. RCB, Eden Gardens, 2019
Highest IPL team totals against an opponent
6- RCB vs. PBKS6 - MI vs. Delhi Capitals*
Most 200+ totals in the IPL
29- CSK24- RCB24- MI22- PBKS21- KKR
MI's highest score in IPL
246/5 vs. SRH, Hyderabad, 2024235/9 vs. SRH, Abu Dhabi, 2021234/5 vs. DC, Wankhede, 2024223/6 vs. PBKS, Wankhede, 2017
Mumbai Indians saw significant changes for this clash with star batsman Suryakumar Yadav returning to the playing XI after missing the first three matches due to injury. Mohammed Nabi and Romario Shepherd also got a chance to play this match. On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh couldn't participate for Delhi Capitals due to injury. Australian pacer Jhye Richardson and all-rounder Lalit Yadav were given a chance in this match.
In the IPL history, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have faced off in 34 matches. Mumbai has secured 19 victories, while Delhi Capitals stand at 15 wins. Mumbai's recent record against Delhi has been superior. Since 2020, the teams have contested 10 matches, with Mumbai clinching 7 wins. In IPL 2023, the teams met once, with Mumbai securing a victory by six wickets.
Mumbai Indians' Playing Eleven:
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah.
Delhi Capitals' Playing Eleven:
David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Abhishek Porel, Rishabh Pant (WK/Captain), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed.
