Mumbai Indians scored 205 runs against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rohit Sharma was out for 18 runs, while Ryan Rickelton scored 41 off 25 balls. Suryakumar Yadav added 40 runs from 28 balls, and Tilak Varma smashed 59 off 33 balls. After Suryakumar’s dismissal, Hardik Pandya came in to bat.
Before Pandya started batting, the umpire checked his bat to ensure it met IPL regulations. The rules state that a bat’s width should not exceed 4.25 inches (10.8 cm), with edges limited to 1.56 inches (4.0 cm) and depth to 2.64 inches (6.7 cm). The umpire uses a gauge to verify these dimensions.
Strict Enforcement of Bat Regulations
The IPL has seen a surge in high scores, prompting umpires to strictly enforce bat regulations. This ensures that batsmen do not gain an unfair advantage by using oversized bats. Hardik Pandya was not the first player to have his bat checked; Phil Salt and Shimron Hetmyer’s bats were inspected in a previous match.
Match Outcome
Chasing 205 runs, Delhi Capitals were all out for 193. Karun Nair’s 89 runs kept Delhi in the game until his dismissal. Karan Sharma took three crucial wickets and was named Player of the Match. This was Mumbai’s second win and Delhi’s first loss of the season.
- Mumbai Indians: 205/ (20 overs)
- Delhi Capitals: 193/ (20 overs)
Umpire checked Hardik Pandya bat before he came to bat today😭😭
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