IPL Match Today DC VS MI Today Live Score: Is it Eden Gardens all over again? IPL fans must have felt a sense of Deja vu as they watched Jake Fraser-McGurk going ballistic at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Tata IPL 2024’s match 43 against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Winning the toss and opting to field first, MI bowlers were taken to the cleaners as the DC openers went on a rampage from the word go. Scoring their highest powerplay total in the IPL history, DC batters smashed 91 runs on the board in first six overs.
Slow pitch? What’s that! Kotla, which was once known for its sluggish pitch, saw big hits all over the ground as the young Aussie star blasted a half-century in just 15 balls. Piyush Chawla put the breaks in DC’s juggernaut as he picked up the key wicket of J Fraser-McGurk in the 8th over. But that slowdown was temporary. Abhishek Porel, Shai Hope continued the good work and kept up the tempo. But amid this batting onslaught, MI bowlers managed to pick up wickets and crucial junctures. While Nabi claimed Porel’s wicket, Wood got rid of Hope. Bumrah redeemed himself as he took the wicket of DC skipper Rishabh Pant.
In death overs, Tristan Stubbs played a blazing innings. At a strike rate of 192, Stubbs smashed 48 runs in 25 balls. With these stellar knocks, Delhi Capitals have posted their highest ever total – 257/4 – in the history of the Indian Premier League.
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians: MI chase
Chasing down a target of 258, Mumbai Indians suffered a disastrous start as Delhi Capitals bowlers kept up the pressure amid flurry of boundaries. At the end of powerplay, Mumbai Indians had lost three wickets. Khaleel Ahmed picked up two wickets – Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Mukesh Kumar got rid of Ishan Kishan. What’s significant is that even though DC bowlers are doing a bit better job then their MI counterparts, the game is still dominated by the batters. In MI’s chase so far, Kotla has seen 6 maximums and 13 boundaries.
Defying the prevailing trend, Rasikh Salam showcased the pivotal role of bowlers in match victories by taking two wickets in a single over – Hardik Pandya and Nehal Wadhera. Pandya, who performed well with the bat today, departed after scoring 46 runs off 24 balls. Tilak Varma appears to be in formidable form, having already reached his fifty in just 25 balls and appears unstoppable. Although the required run rate has surpassed 20 per over, the potential game-changing impact of a single big over demonstrates that Mumbai’s chances cannot be completely discounted.
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians: The heist that wasn’t
It was nerve-wracking to say the least. Till the very last over, Mumbai were very much in the game and it seemed that they would pull off a heist at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Except, it wasn’t the case tonight. Rasikh continued the good job in the 19th over and conceded 16 runs and took the wicket of Nabi. MI needed 25 runs off 6 deliveries. DC skipper Pant decided to send Mukesh Kumar. Despite the big shots that Kotla has seen today, Kumar kept calm, held his nerve and helped DC in scoring their second consecutive win in Tata IPL 2024. This also means that DC’s playoff dreams are very much alive.
Indian Premier League, 2024
Delhi Capitals
257/4 (20.0)
Mumbai Indians
247/9 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 43 )
Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by 10 runs
Here is the LIVE SCORE and latest updates on DC vs MI match 43
Delhi Capitals have replaced defending champions Chennai Super Kings for the fifth spot in the IPL points table. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, remain on number 9. (FULL IPL POINTS TABLE )
The tension was palpable until the very last over at Arun Jaitley Stadium, as Mumbai Indians remained firmly in contention. It seemed they might pull off a remarkable victory, but that wasn't the case tonight. Rasikh maintained his excellent performance in the 19th over, conceding 16 runs and dismissing Nabi. With Mumbai needing 25 runs from 6 deliveries, DC skipper Pant opted to send in Mukesh Kumar. Despite the flurry of big shots witnessed at Kotla throughout the match, Kumar remained composed, kept his nerve, and contributed to DC securing their second consecutive win in Tata IPL 2024. This victory also keeps DC's playoff aspirations alive.
DC bowlers are not allowing any big over. Rasikh Salam gets his wicket number three of the evening in form of Nabi.
Mumbai Indians are 229/7 in 18.4 overs
Beating the current trend, Rasikh Salam has proved why bowlers will always be key to winning matches. In one over, he claimed two wickets - Hardik Pandya and Nehal Wadhera. Pandya, who did better with the bat today, walked back after scoring 46 off 24 balls. Tilak Varma is looking solid. He has already slammed fifty off 25 balls and looks unstoppable. Though the asking rate has gone beyond 20 per over, we have seen how one big over can change the game. Mumbai can't be ruled out completely.
Mumbai Indians are 210/5 in 17.3 overs
Despite feeling frustrated after conceding 11 runs, Khaleel Ahmed managed to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav, which was a significant breakthrough. It wasn't a bad trade-off after all! Mumbai Indians faced a disastrous start, losing three wickets by the end of the powerplay.
Mumbai Indians are 69/3 in 6.4 overs
Shortly after Rohit Sharma's dismissal, Mumbai Indians suffered another blow as their second opener, Ishan Kishan, failed to execute a shot properly, resulting in an easy catch for DC's Axar Patel off the bowling of Mukesh Kumar. With this, Mumbai Indians lost their second wicket within the powerplay, leaving them with a challenging start to their innings.
Mumbai Indians are 61/2 in 5.4 overs
Mumbai Indians faced their initial setback in the run chase when Rohit Sharma fell cheaply, dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed for just 8 runs. However, the aggressive batting persisted, with five boundaries and one six already seen.
Mumbai Indians are 45/1 in 4 overs.
Shai Hope was really impressive today. The 4th wicket partnership between him and Rishabh Pant added 51 runs. He made 41 off 17 balls and was on his way to an easy half-century when Luke Wood struck and ended his innings. With this, Delhi Capitals have lost their third wicket. Now, young Tristan Stubbs has joined skipper Pant at the centre.
Delhi Capitals are 191/3 at 15.1 overs
Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian captain, has urged the BCCI to explore methods of achieving equilibrium between batting and bowling, particularly addressing the challenges faced by bowlers on flat pitches. He emphasized the difficulties bowlers encounter, as they often face an uphill battle against batsmen dominating proceedings. Ganguly stressed the importance of addressing this imbalance for the future of the game.
Mumbai Indians get their second success in form of Abhishek Porel's wicket. Ishan Kishan's brilliant stumping leaves no scope of error off Nabi's delivery. Rishabh Pant has walked in to bat.
DC are 128/2 in 10.1 overs
A breakthrough for the bowling side against the flow of the game! Piyush Chawla's delivery, a drifting googly, caught J Fraser-McGurk by surprise as he attempted to pull it. However, the lack of room resulted in him mistiming the shot, ultimately finding the fielder at deep midwicket, where Mohammad Nabi took a well-judged catch.
DC are 114/1 after 7.3 overs
Hardik Pandya's over sounds like an absolute rollercoaster! Two fours and two sixes from the over. It's a testament to the power and skill of Jake Fraser-McGurk.
DC are 89/0 after 5 overs.
Jake Fraser-McGurk scores 50 runs in just 15 balls. What a star!!
DC are 69/0 after four overs.
Scoring 50 runs in just a 2.4 overs is indeed an impressive start for Delhi Capitals (DC). It sets a strong foundation for their innings and puts pressure on the opposing team's bowlers right from the beginning. A fast start like this can provide momentum and confidence to the batting side, allowing them to build a substantial total or chase down a target effectively. It seems like DC's batsmen are in fine form and are executing their plans well.
Jake Fraser-McGurk- 46 runs
Porel- 6 runs
Bumrah to J Fraser-McGurk, (no ball) SIX runs
That's a costly mistake from Bumrah and Mumbai Indians (MI). Not only did he concede a six off a no-ball, but now they have to face a free-hit delivery as well. Free-hits in cricket are a prime opportunity for batsmen to capitalize on, as they cannot be dismissed except for a run-out. So, MI will need to regroup quickly to minimize the damage and try to restrict the opposition's scoring as much as possible from this free-hit.
DC are 31/0 after 1.4 overs.
Fraser-McGurk on a roll. Hits two fours and a six in the first three balls. What a start!!
Rohit, Ishan, Tilak, Wadhera, Pandya, David, Chawla, Nabi, Wood, Bumrah, Thushara
Fraser-McGurk, Porel, Hope, Pant, Stubbs, Axar, Kushagra, Kuldeep, Williams, Mukesh, Khaleel
Mumbai Indians win the toss and opt to bowl
A Delhi Capitals win will position them just shy of the top four, while a Mumbai Indians victory will see them join the crowded mid-table with eight points.
So far this year, the Arun Jaitley Stadium has hosted only 2 IPL games. Across these matches, a total of 909 runs were scored in 79.1 overs, showcasing its reputation as a batting paradise. The pitch is anticipated to continue offering favorable conditions for batsmen, so spectators can anticipate high-scoring matches.
In the afternoon, the temperature in Delhi is expected to reach around 38 degrees Celsius, with a real feel of 40 degrees Celsius. The humidity level will be around 16%, and there is no chance of rain.
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah
Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant©(wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Dar
Welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2024's forty-third match, featuring an electrifying clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi! As the cricketing world gears up for another thrilling encounter, join us as we bring you minute-by-minute updates, insights, and highlights from what promises to be an exhilarating showdown.