New Delhi: Delhi Capitals (DC) captain David Warner (51) and vice-captain Axar Patel (54) played the blistering knock and helped to set the target of 173 against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday, April 11.
Late 🎇🎆 from our batters to post a fighting total!
Time to defend strong, boys 💪#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2023 #DCvMI pic.twitter.com/9YSYECrK6i
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 11, 2023
Axar slams 22-ball 50
Axar Patel played an important knock as he scored the 54 runs off 24 balls before he fell prey to Jason Behrendorff.
Riley Meredith came into the attack but the carnage from Axar Patel continued. The batter hit the pacer for a four, before he connected a no-ball for a maximum and brought up his fifty. He reached the milestone in 22 balls.
Kya Challaaaa? First IPL 50 Challaaaa for Bapu 🔥#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2023 #MIvDC pic.twitter.com/dVUqHjZgZF
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 11, 2023
Warner slams 50
David Warner continued his fine run as slammed yet another 50. This time he reached the milestone in 43 balls. Warner was dropped by Piyush Chawla at mid-off as the fielder made a good effort but failed to hold onto the ball. Warner was dropped on 37. There was also a run-out opportunity but a disappointed Piyush Chawla let it go.
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Davey's consistency 🤌
Another gritty 5️⃣0️⃣ from our Skipper 💙#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2023 #DCvMI @davidwarner31 pic.twitter.com/TiJiAsWBiT
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 11, 2023
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Mumbai’s bowling
Meanwhile, Mumbai did an exceptional job in the death overs and picked the final five batters in 10 balls. Jason Behrendorff and Piyush Chawla shared three wickets each. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav left the field midway after a shot by Axar brushed his fingers and knocked his head before resulting in a maximum.
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