In the electrifying eighteenth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an exciting battle between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Delhi Capitals (DC). The match was completely dominated by MI as the home side handed a comprehensive 29-run defeat to DC, ending their losing streak in a stylish manner .
Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan lead the charge
Asked to bat first, Mumbai Indians posted a formidable total of 234/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The top-order batters set a solid foundation, with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan providing a blazing start. Rohit fell just short of a half-century, scoring 49 runs off 27 balls, while Ishan contributed 42 runs off 23 balls. However, Suryakumar Yadav failed to make an impact, departing for a duck.
Late fireworks from Tim David and Romario Shepherd
Hardik Pandya played a crucial innings, adding 39 runs off 33 balls, anchoring the middle overs. Tim David showcased his power-hitting prowess, smashing 45 runs off just 21 balls, including four towering sixes. Romario Shepherd‘s explosive cameo of 39 runs off 10 balls towards the end propelled Mumbai Indians to a commanding total.
Prithvi Shaw and Tristan Stubbs’ efforts in vain
In reply, Delhi Capitals fought valiantly but fell short, managing to score 205/8 in their 20 overs. Prithvi Shaw provided a solid start, scoring 66 runs off 40 balls, but lacked support from the top order.
Abishek Porel played a crucial knock, adding 41 runs off 31 balls, stabilizing the innings. However, it was Tristan Stubbs who kept Delhi Capitals in the game with a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing 71 runs off just 25 balls, including 7 towering sixes.
Despite their efforts, Delhi Capitals couldn’t maintain the required run rate throughout the innings and lost wickets at regular intervals. Eventually, they fell short by 29 runs.
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Gerald Coetzee’s brilliant 4-fer
Mumbai Indians’ bowlers displayed an impressive performance, maintaining pressure on the Delhi Capitals batters throughout the innings. Gerald Coetzee led the bowling attack brilliantly, picking up four crucial wickets while conceding 34 runs. His disciplined line and length troubled the opposition batters consistently.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Romario Shepherd 👌
Jasprit Bumrah 👌
Tristan Stubbs 👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Congratulations, @hardikpandya7, for the first win as @mipaltan ‘s skipper in #IPL2024 #MIvsDC— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) April 7, 2024
In the end Romario Shepherd’s inning was the difference. #MIvsDC
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 7, 2024
Romario Shepherd! That was a sensational finish and brute force of a different order
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 7, 2024
Looked like the Ambanis were having a debate over how many wickets Gerald Coetzee ended up with but reminded me of the times I’d argue with my own mother about the number of chores I’d actually completed to be allowed to go play building cricket #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/YI50cUI75O
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) April 7, 2024
Gerald Coetzee, you Yellove freak. 3 per Over! That’s almost close to massive.#MIvsDC #DCvsMI #IPL2024
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) April 7, 2024
Romario Shepherd won the Player of the match for his MADNESS. pic.twitter.com/u6qJu6dTNH
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 7, 2024
MI fans to Romario Shepherd pic.twitter.com/LXXEWezsMx
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 7, 2024
#MIvsDC
ROMARIO SHEPHERD entering dressing room after smashing 32 runs in last overs pic.twitter.com/BnrZzEmNYT— 🅱🆄🅽🅽🆈🥳🚩 (@aakash_lakhia) April 7, 2024
Sachin Tendulkar appreciating Romario shepherd incredible finish. pic.twitter.com/gnZ0DPAQZW
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 7, 2024
MUMBAI INDIANS BECOMES THE FIRST T20 TEAM IN HISTORY TO REGISTER 150 WINS. 💥 pic.twitter.com/Z89E5Eaibn
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2024
Mumbai Indians players thanking all the Kids for the huge support at Wankhede 👏
– A beautiful moment. pic.twitter.com/g4t9fAFB6W
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 7, 2024
Mumbai Indians finally arrived with our new version of Pollard #MIvsDC pic.twitter.com/pgEM34UK3C
— Sarcaster 🇮🇳 (@sarcaster_) April 7, 2024
Mumbai Indians won their first match of the season and Rohit Sharma being the top scorer for them. pic.twitter.com/Pp2U15PDNL
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) April 7, 2024
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