Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 29 runs in the IPL 2024 to snap a three-match losing streak. Romario Shepherd’s 10-ball 39* outclassed Tristan Stubb’s valiant 71 off 25 balls.
In the Indian Premier League 2024, Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 29 runs on Sunday, capping a three-match losing streak. Romario Shepherd’s 10-ball 39* outclassed Tristan Stubb’s valiant 71 off 25 balls. The Delhi Capitals, despite Stubbs’ explosive 25-ball 71 not out, lost badly when they gave up as many as 51 runs in the final two overs. Their bowlers continued to be careless, and their batsmen lacked the spin needed to take on MI’s spinners in the early overs.
Stubbs, a right-hander, hit seven sixes and three fours in his innings, but his efforts were insufficient to stem Delhi’s loss as they ended at 205 for eight after losing a string of wickets to Mumbai Indians at 234 for five. Once more, the lackluster domestic talent in the DC lineup proved to be their downfall.
All the other young uncapped Indians, with the exception of Abhishek Porel, have fallen short.
Even though the Mumbai Indians opened their account in the points table following three straight losses, the victory allowed them to move up to the seventh rank and improve their net run rate to -0.704. They also managed to pass both Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Stubbs, a right-hander, hit seven sixes and three fours in his innings, but his efforts were insufficient to stem Delhi’s loss as they ended at 205 for eight after losing a string of wickets to Mumbai Indians at 234 for five. Once more, the lackluster domestic talent in the DC lineup proved to be their downfall.
All the other young uncapped Indians, with the exception of Abhishek Porel, have fallen short.
Even though the Mumbai Indians opened their account in the points table following three straight losses, the victory allowed them to move up to the seventh rank and improve their net run rate to -0.704. They also managed to pass both Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The Mumbai Indians scored their highest-ever total at their home field in the first half of the game thanks to a concerted effort that included four sixes and three fours from Shepherd.
Prithvi Shaw struck a 40-ball 66 with three sixes and eight fours when DC began chasing, but the asking rate continued to climb over its capabilities.
Despite hitting a few nice strokes, the No. 3 Porel was unable to capitalize on a lifeline he received while batting on 30. The left-hander ultimately fell for a 31-ball 41 with five fours, and Delhi captain Rishabh Pant (1) soon afterward returned to the hut.
Axar Patel (8), Lalit Yadav (3), debutant Kumar Kushagra (0), and Jhye Richardson (2) fell in quick succession, giving Gerald Coetzee a four-wicket haul, while Delhi’s lower order also played a dismal game.
The Mumbai Indians batting combination earlier scored a commanding 234 for 5 against the Delhi Capitals by firing in tandem.
In 4 overs, Nortje’s final score was a pitiful 2 for 65. Playing in what is probably his final IPL season, Ishant Sharma appears to be a ghost of the player he used to be, going for 40 in just 3 overs. He usually huffs and puffs until he reaches the bowling mark, and occasionally he is unable to complete his follow through. Despite the concerning slowdown in pace, DC is forced to play him.
Although Shepherd arrived late to the celebration, it appeared that she had the most fun. At the Wankhede Stadium, batting conditions were favourable for him, and he amassed a respectable 49 runs off 27 balls, Ishan Kishan (42 off 23 balls), Hardik Pandya (39 off 30), and Tim David (45 not out off 21 balls, 2 fours, 4 sixes).
However, Suryakumar Yadav’s debut game since mid-December of last year ended in a disappointing fashion as he was dismissed for a two-ball duck.
Throughout the innings, Mumbai’s cause was also generally helped by Delhi’s mischievous bowlers, who consistently fed them balls in the hitting zone or ones with sufficient width off which the hitters could take their chances.
