It is indeed a memorable moment for Mumbai Indians after they had lost three consecutive matches, to start IPL 2024 on a poor note. Romario Shepherd was the star performer for Mumbai Indians after he smashed 32 runs in the last over to propel the total to 234/5. Chasing 235 was always going to be tough and Delhi Capitals did not capitalise much in the powerplay, scoring just 46/1. Prithvi Shaw (66 off 40) and Tristan Stubbs )71 off 25) struck half-centuries and their performances were the only silver linings for Delhi Capitals in this defeat. It was a poor show here for Rishabh Pant and co, who need a lot of thinking to do, especially on the bowling front. Hardik Pandya finally has a win as Mumbai Indians captain.
Mumbai Indians have beaten Delhi Capitals by 29 runs here and it is their first win of the season. Romario Shepherd was the difference-maker for both the teams here and Hardik Pandya and co finally have a reason to celebrate. For Delhi Capitals, it is second consecutive loss after another poor bowling effort.
OUT! Gerald Coetzee removes Lalit Yadav and Kumar Kushagra in consecutive balls
OUT! Axar Patel is run out and Mumbai Indians inch closer to their first win of the season.
OUT! Rishabh Pant is gone and it looks like Delhi Capitals' hopes have diminished big time here!
OUT! Jasprit Bumrah has another wicket and Abishek Porel departs in a bid to up the ante here in this match. Delhi Capitals need someone to carry on till the end here if they are to get close to this target. Abishek Porel c Tim David b Jasprit Bumrah 41(31)
Tristan Stubbs has announced himself in grand style, hitting two huge sixes off Piyush Chawla's over. Delhi Capitals need many more of these shots to get close to the Mumbai Indians total.
OUT! What a ball from Jasprit Bumrah as he yorks Prithvi Shaw, who was batting so so well! Mumbai Indians have handed a big blow to this run chase and Delhi Capitals need a new saviour here! Prithvi Shaw b Jasprit Bumrah 66(40)
Romario Shepherd can do no wrong today and he has delivered a wicket, dismissing Romario Shepherd. What a day he is having and Mumbai Indians are firmly on top here after 8 overs.
It has been a decent powerplay for Mumbai Indians as they not only picked up a wicket but also managed to restrict Delhi Capitals to 46/1. For Delhi, Prithvi Shaw and Abishek Porel is out in the middle and they will look to up the ante.
The IPL 2024 play-off race has started to intensify with every passing game. The competition has already seen some breath-taking action and exciting cricket. In the next match, Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals at their home in Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI are searching for their first victory in IPL 2024. They have lost all three of their first three matches played and the last two defeats has been a hammer-blow to them coming with a massive margin. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, are not in a better condition as they have also lost three games but they have won against CSK after playing an extra game. With the play-off race getting further intense, the target for both these sides is to secure important two points and then look to build on the momentum. Sunrisers Hyderabad All-Rounder Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out of IPL 2024 Due to Injury.
Mumbai Indians have different problems in their side starting with the captaincy change from Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. It has seemed the team is yet to settle under the new captain and they are not able to perform at their full potential. In the match against SRH, the bowling didn't turn up. While in the match against RR, the batting faultered. Eyeing to get a collective effort from his players, Hardik Pandya will take field against Delhi Capitals. They will have a much-needed impetus in the squad with the joining of Suryakumar Yadav. List of Centuries in IPL 2024: Batsmen With Hundreds in Indian Premier League Season 17.
Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing loss to KKR in their last match at their home in Vizag. They were plundered for a total of 272 and then they wrapped up on 166, conceding a defeat by 106 run. Eyeing a turn around, DC have to confidently approach this game and try to get the best out of their Indian resources. They have been going through some injury problems as well, with Kuldeep Yadav out with a groin issue along with Mitchell Marsh and Mukesh Kumar having fitness issues. Jake Fraser-McGurk is likely to debut in this game and his inclusion can provide a much-needed freshness to the DC squad.