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Commentary
The Wankhede crowd cheered for both Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore as Delhi Capitals fell to a heartbreaking five-wicket loss in Mumbai on Saturday.
Delhi's loss to Mumbai meant, RCB are through to the playoffs of the ongoing IPL edition.
So, as it stands, the teams to make it to the playoffs this season are - Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In their must-win tie, after being sent into bat, Delhi Capitals rode on a strong fifth-wicket partnership between Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell to put up 159/7 in 20 overs.
The Capitals got off to a shaky start as Jasprit Bumrah led the attack to restrict DC to 37/2 in the powerplay. Powell and Pant fought back with a partnership of 77 off 44 to set a target of 160.
It was Bumrah who enjoyed a good day at the Wankhede, returning with a three-wicket haul, as Ramandeep Singh pocketed two.
In reply, MI registered their worst-ever powerplay this season as they were restricted to 27 for the loss of one wicket. Skipper Rohit Sharma (2 off 13) had a dismal innings before Anrich Nortje put him out of his misery.
But following the powerplay, Kishan along with Dewald Brevis gave the chase a much-needed boost with a solid second-wicket partnership. The duo stitched together 51 off 37 to overcome the slow start.
After the duo set up the stand, Tilak Varma (21 off 17) and Tim David (34 off 11) finished off the match with a sizzling stand of 50 off 20. RCB who were watching the game with baited breath, enter the playoffs as Capitals miss out. Mumbai Indians finish the season off with a win.
FREE HIT. FOUR! Khaleel Ahmed to Ramandeep Singh. Full toss, middle stump moves in front Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Victory! Mumbai Indians win by five wickets and knock Delhi Capitals out of the tournament. Impressive knocks from Kishan, Brevis and David help them chase this target down. Delhi tried hard to defend a below-par score but couldn't. This win makes RCB qualify for the playoffs. Bumrah has been adjudged Player of the Match for his three-wicket haul. Cheers.
No ball Khaleel Ahmed to Ramandeep Singh. Beamer, to leg deep in crease Leave, Left and it was a no ball, fielded by Pant.
Anrich Nortje to Daniel Sams. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Patel.
OUT! Caught. Anrich Nortje to Tilak Varma. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Steer, Gloved, caught by Pant. An unnecessary shot from Tilak leads to his downfall.
Anrich Nortje to Ramandeep Singh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, in the air under control to fine leg for 3 runs, run save by Ahmed.
Anrich Nortje to Tilak Varma. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
Anrich Nortje to Ramandeep Singh. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Thakur.
FOUR! Anrich Nortje to Ramandeep Singh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Shardul Thakur to Ramandeep Singh. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
OUT! Caught. Shardul Thakur to Tim David. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Shaw. Thakur gets the last laugh. David departs after a quickfire cameo.
Wide Shardul Thakur to Tim David. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for 1 run, fielded by Pant.
SIX! Shardul Thakur to Tim David. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
SIX! Shardul Thakur to Tim David. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Shardul Thakur to Tilak Varma. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
Shardul Thakur to Tilak Varma. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Khan.
SIX! Khaleel Ahmed to Tim David. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Powered down the ground.
Khaleel Ahmed to Tilak Varma. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
Khaleel Ahmed to Tim David. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Pant.
FOUR! Khaleel Ahmed to Tim David. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Khaleel Ahmed to Tilak Varma. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Warner.
FOUR! Khaleel Ahmed to Tilak Varma. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
FOUR! Anrich Nortje to Tim David. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Thakur.
APPEAL! Anrich Nortje to Tilak Varma. Length ball, down leg side deep in crease flick, hit pad to silly point for 1 run, fielded by Khan, appeal made for L.B.W.
SIX! Anrich Nortje to Tilak Varma. Leg cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Anrich Nortje to Tilak Varma. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Anrich Nortje to Tim David. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
Anrich Nortje to Tilak Varma. Length ball, off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
SIX! Shardul Thakur to Tim David. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Shardul Thakur to Tim David. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Shardul Thakur to Tim David. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
The DC now have 14 points from 13 matches and are placed 5th on the table.
As things stand now, Royal Challengers Bangalore have 16 points and they are on 4th.
A victory will put DC in contention for a play-off berth, in fact it will almost ensure their path to the play-offs along with Rajasthan Royals, ousting RCB.
Punjab Kings too have been eliminated from the play-offs race and their last league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday will be of mere academic interest.
In that scenario, the DC under Rishabh Pant have all to play for against the MI, who already have been eliminated from the play-offs race.
Possible Playing 11:
Mumbai Indians: 1 Rohit Sharma (captain), 2 Ishan Kishan (wk), 3 Ramandeep Singh, 4 Tilak Varma, 5 Tim David, 6 Tristan Stubbs / Kieron Pollard / Dewald Brevis, 7 Daniel Sams, 8 Sanjay Yadav / Murugan Ashwin / Hrithik Shokeen, 9 Kumar Kartikeya / Mayank Markande, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Riley Meredith.
Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner, 2. Sarfaraz Khan / Prithvi Shaw, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Rishabh Pant (captain, wk), 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Anrich Nortje / Mustafizur Rahman, 11. Khaleel Ahmed.