Sports Desk
7 April
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In an electrifying showdown at the Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians clinched their first win of the IPL 2024 season, defeating the Delhi team by 29 runs. Winning the toss, Delhi opted to bowl first, a decision that set the stage for a high-octane battle.
Mumbai’s batting prowess was on full display as they amassed an impressive total of 234 runs, losing 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. With solid contributions from their top-order batsmen, Mumbai set a daunting target of 235 runs for Delhi to chase.
Despite a valiant effort by Delhi’s batting lineup, they fell short of the mark, managing only 205 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Mumbai’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, restricting Delhi’s scoring opportunities and ultimately securing victory for their team.
The match showcased Mumbai’s resilience and determination to bounce back from previous setbacks, setting a promising tone for their campaign in the IPL 2024 season. With momentum on their side, Mumbai will be looking to build on this success and maintain their winning momentum in the matches to come.
Both teams playing 11
Mumbai Team : Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan , Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya , Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah
Delhi Team : David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Abhishek Porel, Rishabh Pant , Tristan Stubbs, Akshar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhai Richardson, Enrique Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khalil Ahmed