In the heart of India’s capital, the Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed a thrilling encounter between the Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians (DC vs MI) on April 27, 2024.
The match, which was the 43rd of the season, saw the home team, Delhi Capitals, emerge victorious by a narrow margin of 10 runs.
Let check out DC vs MI head to head in the IPL.
DC vs MI: Head-To-Head in IPL
34 matches played between the DC vs MI. Delhi Capitals has won 15 matches while Mumbai Indians has won 19 matches.
Toss Moment
The day began with MI winning the toss and opting to field first. Setting the stage for DC’s batsmen to showcase their prowess.
“We’re going to field first. The ground is small so It’s better to bat second on a smaller ground. Every match is a new match, we make sure we are not out.
Hardik Pandya, MI Skipper
We keep fighting and keep coming hard in each game. That is the brand of Cricket we want to play and put the best foot forward. The mood is fine, happy chats, all is well. Wood comes in for Coetzee.”
“We were looking to bat first anyway. I think it will get slower in the second innings. It has been amazing, we’re getting the kind of wickets we want. As a team, we have to play well and we have been.
Rishabh Pant, DC Skipper
This is something we talked about – how to control the innings. Bowling with the new ball and bowling at the death is difficult, one over here or there is making all the difference. Team for us, Prithvi Shaw misses out and Kumar Kushagra comes in.”
DC vs MI: First Innings
Delhi Capitals Batting
The first innings was a spectacle of power-hitting. Jake Fraser-McGurk leading the charge with a blistering 84 off just 27 balls, including eleven 4s and six 6s.
He was ably supported by Sunil Narine, who smashed 71 runs off 32 balls, and Tristan Stubbs, who remained not out at 48.
Contributions from Shai Hope, Abishek Porel, and Rishabh Pant propelled DC to a formidable total of 257 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.
Mumbai Indians Bowling
MI’s bowlers had a tough day, but they managed to pick crucial wickets.
Mohammad Nabi was the most economical, taking 1/20, while Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, and Luke Wood each claimed a wicket.
DC vs MI: Second Innings
Mumbai Indians Batting
In response, MI put up a valiant fight. Tilak Varma top-scored with 63 runs, and Hardik Pandya contributed a quick 46.
Despite their efforts, and contributions from Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan. MI fell short, ending their innings at 247 runs for 9 wickets.
Delhi Capitals Bowling
DC’s bowlers played a pivotal role in securing the win.
Rasikh Salam and Mukesh Kumar both took three wickets each, while Khaleel Ahmed added two more to his tally.
Man of the Match
The 10-run victory for DC was a result of a well-rounded performance. With the batsmen setting up a challenging total and the bowlers defending it skillfully.
Jake Fraser-McGurk was deservingly named the Man of the Match for his outstanding innings that set the tone for DC’s win.
“It was nerve-wracking out there. Despite studying his footage all day, once you’re in the game, everything changes, and you simply react to the ball. Testing yourself against the world’s best bowler is always a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to learn and grow.
Jake Fraser – McGurk, Delhi Capitals
You have to navigate through the highs and lows of the game, and innings like these certainly boost my confidence and contribute to the team’s success. Being in the thick of the action, you truly realize the level of competition in the IPL compared to other leagues, and it’s an incredible experience to be part of it.”
The DC vs MI match was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of cricket.
The narrow win for Delhi Capitals not only provided a thrilling spectacle for the fans but also showcased the depth and talent in their squad. As they continue their journey in the tournament.