Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, 29th Match: In the match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday (13 April 2025), Mumbai Indians defeated hosts Delhi Capitals by 12 runs and stopped their victory chariot. Prior to this match, Akshar & Company won the top in its early four matches and won the top in the table. But something happened against MI that the whole cricket world understood why Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain of Mumbai Indians and how he can turn the game at any time, rather than captain.
Script of defeat of Delhi Capitals written by dugout
Delhi Capitals, chasing 206 runs, were moving towards their fifth win. Delhi was in a strong position after a century partnership between Karun Nair (89) and Abhishek Porel. After the end of 13 overs, Delhi needed 61 runs in seven overs. The hero of the last match KL Rahul and Triston Stabs were present at the crease. Then Rohit Sharma advised coach Mahela Jayawardene to change the ball and demand a new ball. He also indicated that he should put spin on attack from both ends with a new ball.
In fact, bowling in the second innings as per rules in the 18th season of IPL, the team may demand to change the ball after 11 overs. This can be done when the ball is wet due to dew on the ground.
Rohit Sharma’s advice overturned the match
The advice to change the ball soon showed the effect. Karn Sharma, who came to bowl with the new ball, first sent the match to Triston Stabs and then KL Rahul to the pavilion and put the match in Mumbai. During this, Mitchell Santner and Karn Sharma spent just 19 in three overs. Due to which this match went far away from Delhi. As a result, chasing the target, the entire team of DC collapsed for 193 runs with one over remaining.
Karun’s comeback did not work
Karun Nair, who is making a comeback in the IPL after nearly three years, attracted everyone’s attention while playing a fiery innings of 89 runs in 40 balls. During the match, cricket lovers got 12 fours and five skyscraper sixes from their bat. In the match, he did not spare Team India’s veteran fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah and batted against him too. Karun, who scored a triple century in the Test for the Indian cricket team, first rained runs in Vijay Hazare and has now made a comeback in the IPL. It was a matter of regret that his innings could not win the team. Now it will be interesting to see how he performs in the remaining matches.
Broken Delhi’s victory
Delhi Capitals had won all four matches before this match, but the hosts started to play the first match at their house, it has not started anything special. The next match of the capitals is on the home ground with Rajasthan Royals. It will be very interesting to see here whether the Delhi team will be able to return to the victory track or not.
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