The game was arguably won in the powerplay itself, where Jack Fraser-McGurk unleashed a batting onslaught on the Mumbai Indians bowlers. The 22-year-old Australian smashed a breathtaking 78 off just 24 balls, including 11 fours and 5 sixes, as Delhi Capitals amassed a staggering 92/0 in the first six overs. Fraser-McGurk spared no one, taking on even the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, who conceded 18 runs in his first over.
Mumbai’s Middle-Order Fightback Falls Short
Despite losing early wickets in the powerplay, Mumbai Indians fought back through Tilak Varma (63 off 39) and Hardik Pandya (46 off 24). The middle-order duo took apart Delhi’s spin attack, smashing 71 runs in just 39 balls to keep Mumbai in the hunt. However, their efforts ultimately fell short as they left too much to chase in the death overs.
Rasikh Dar’s Heroics Seal Victory for Delhi
Former Mumbai Indians player Rasikh Dar proved to be the difference for Delhi Capitals. The young pacer produced a sublime death-over spell, conceding just 7 runs in the 18th over while also dismissing the dangerous Tim David. Dar finished with excellent figures of 3/34 and his tight bowling ensured Delhi managed to defend their massive total despite Mumbai’s middle-order resilience.
With this nail-biting 10-run victory, Delhi Capitals have won four of their last five matches to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Mumbai Indians continue to struggle for consistency. The high-scoring thriller was a testament to the batting exploits of both teams, with the aggregate run tally exceeding 500 runs, yet Delhi prevailed courtesy of Fraser-McGurk’s fireworks and Rasikh Dar’s composure under pressure.
