Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Capitals are now off to a less-than-ideal start to the season after four straight wins. The loss puts Mumbai’s playoff hopes back on track after a narrow escape.
Mumbai posted 205 runs on the board, and Delhi fell short at 193. The match turned around in the final eight overs. Delhi needed 71 runs off 50 balls with Karun Nair on 89 and looking to pull off an easy win.
A nail-biting finish
The game got intense as Mumbai’s fielders pulled off a stunning run-out hat-trick in the 19th over. Delhi’s batting crumbled under the pressure, and they lost crucial wickets.
Delhi’s chase got off to a shaky start as Deepak Chahar got Jake Fraser-McGurk out on the first ball. But Abhishek Porel and Karun Nair batted aggressively, adding 119 runs in 61 balls. Nair’s 89-run knock kept Delhi in the hunt till he got out.
Turning point
The tide turned in Mumbai’s favor during the last eight overs. Delhi’s batting lineup struggled to keep up with the required run rate. The pressure got to them, and they lost wickets at regular intervals, ultimately falling short of the target.
Mumbai’s win was a close call, but their fielders’ sharp work in the 19th over sealed the deal. The loss puts Delhi’s momentum to the test after a strong start to the season.
