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April 27, 2024
In a thrilling encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) secured their second consecutive victory, defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 10 runs in a high-scoring showdown at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Jake Fraser-McGurk led the charge with a spectacular 84 off 27 balls, setting the tone for DC after they opted to bat first. Alongside him, Shai Hope (41 off 17), Rishabh Pant (29 off 19), and Tristan Stubbs (48* off 25) displayed an array of powerful and inventive strokes, propelling DC to an impressive total of 257/4.
As DC defended their hefty score of 258, they made crucial inroads into the Mumbai Indians lineup, dismissing key players early in the Powerplay. Khaleel Ahmed was significantly impacted by catching Rohit Sharma in the fourth over. At the same time, Mukesh Kumar struck with his first delivery, sending Ishan Kishan back to the pavilion. This match marked another intense chapter in the DC vs MI rivalry, showcasing both teams’ resilience and skill.
Suryakumar Yadav came in as an Impact Player. He immediately made his presence felt, smashing his signature whipped six off the very first ball. He looked dangerous as he took on Khaleel Ahmed in the sixth over, hitting a six and a four. However, the clever pacer bounced back, having Suryakumar caught at cover with a slower delivery that surprised the batter. At the end of the Powerplay, MI found themselves at 65/3.
The pace slowed until Hardik Pandya launched an assault on Kuldeep Yadav, hitting three fours and a six in the ninth over. DC responded by bringing Rasikh Salam as their Impact Player, replacing Kumar Kushagra. Pandya and Tilak Varma kept the innings alive with a solid 71-run partnership off 39 balls. Yet, the impressive Rasikh Salam turned the tide for DC in the DC vs MI contest, conceding just five runs in his first over and then claiming two wickets in one. He deceived Pandya (46 off 24) with a slower ball. He followed up by having Nehal Wadhera caught behind, delivering a significant blow to MI’s hopes. This match added another thrilling chapter to the DC vs MI rivalry.
As the required run rate climbed, Tilak Varma and Tim David fought valiantly for MI. Varma showcased his skills, smashing two sixes and two fours off Kuldeep Yadav to accumulate 21 runs in the 15th. He reached his half-century in just 25 balls, bringing the equation to 71 runs needed off 24 deliveries. Rasikh Salam then returned to bowl a superb 17th over, conceding only seven runs while the required rate soared above 21.
David began the next over strongly, belting a couple of sixes and a four off Mukesh Kumar’s first three deliveries. However, the bowler quickly responded, trapping David LBW on the next ball—a critical moment in the match. Varma continued to fight, hitting a six off the last ball of the over, resulting in a 23-run burst and reducing the target to 41 runs needed off 12 balls. After a dot on the first ball from Rasikh, Mohammad Nabi launched a straight six off the second ball of the penultimate over. Yet, Rasikh bounced back, dismissing Nabi with his next delivery. Piyush Chawla immediately hit a six, helping MI score 16 runs in that over. Despite the runs, it remained a decent performance for DC in this intense DC vs MI clash.
Mukesh Kumar was tasked with defending 25 runs in the final over. He opened with a slower delivery that Tilak Varma mistimed to the leg side, attempting a risky second run and getting run out for 63 off 32 balls—a pivotal moment in the match. Debutant Luke Wood then came to the crease but also misplayed his first ball. Jake Fraser-McGurk sprinted in from the deep but couldn’t hold onto a tough, low catch, allowing the batters to take two runs. Wood quickly followed up with a mighty six. With 16 runs required off three balls, Mukesh regrouped and restricted Wood to just a single on the next delivery. As the pressure mounted with 15 needed off two balls, Piyush Chawla hit a four but was caught out on the next ball, sealing a thrilling 10-run victory for DC in this intense DC vs MI showdown.
Earlier, MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to field. Delhi Capitals made a sensational start, with Jake Fraser-McGurk launching an aggressive assault in the first over, hammering three fours and a six off IPL debutant Luke Wood. He continued his onslaught against Jasprit Bumrah in the following over, hitting two more fours and a six to push the score to 37 runs within the first two overs, setting the stage for an exciting DC vs MI match.
The boundary onslaught continued as Abishek Porel and Jake Fraser-McGurk unleashed a flurry of four fours off Nuwan Tushara. Fraser-McGurk reached his fifty spectacularly, smashing a six off Piyush Chawla to complete his half-century in just 15 balls, matching the record for the fastest Indian Premier League fifty of the season. Hardik Pandya came in to bowl next but received the same treatment, with Fraser-McGurk plundering 20 runs off his over. It wasn’t until Jasprit Bumrah’s final over of the Powerplay that MI found some respite, as he conceded just three runs, leaving DC at an impressive 92/0 after six overs. Porel played a measured innings, allowing Fraser-McGurk to dominate, finishing the Powerplay at 11 off 13 balls. At the same time, Fraser-McGurk blazed away with 78 off 24.
The openers brought up their century in the seventh over, again targeting Pandya for 21 runs. If anyone could halt the onslaught, it was the seasoned Piyush Chawla. The IPL veteran finally broke the 114-run opening partnership in the eighth over, having the explosive Fraser-McGurk caught at deep mid-wicket for a brilliant 84 off 27 balls, adding another thrilling chapter to the DC vs MI rivalry.
MI made a mini-comeback when Mohammad Nabi had Abishek Porel stumped for 36 off 27 balls, two overs later. Shai Hope then accelerated the scoring, hitting five sixes in the next four overs before Luke Wood struck back. He dismissed him in the 14th over after being hit for two sixes earlier in the over. Hope contributed a valuable 41 off 17. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant showcased his power, launching a four and a helicopter six off Tushara.
Pant and Tristan Stubbs then took charge, adding 55 runs in just 27 balls. Stubbs displayed his innovative skills, using traditional and reverse scoops to hit three fours and a six off Wood, followed by two more fours in the same over, racking up 26 runs in the 18th. Pant departed in the penultimate over for a brisk 29 off 19. Still, Stubbs continued to shine, guiding DC to a formidable total of 257/4, remaining unbeaten on 48 off 25 balls. At the same time, Axar Patel added 11 off 6. This thrilling match was another highlight in the ongoing DC vs MI rivalry.
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