IPL 2024: Romario Shepherd, Jasprit Bumrah guide Mumbai Indians to first win of the season

Mumbai Indians put up a comprehensive all-round display at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as they beating the Delhi Capitals by 29 runs to secure their first victory in the 2024 Indian Premier League.

South African international Tristan Stubbs, who finished unbeaten on 71 off 25 deliveries, fought a lone battle towards the end as the Capitals looked to chase down a mammoth 235-run target. The Capitals lost their way following a 40-ball 60 from opener Prithvi Shaw as Jasprit Bumrah kept a lid on the scoring rate.

Gerald Coetzee reaped the rewards in the final over of the chase as he struck thrice to finish with figures of 4-34.

Earlier in the day, after being asked to bat first in front of their home crowd, the Mumbai Indians posted 234/5 in their 20 overs, with Rohit Sharma (49), Ishan Kishan (42), Tim David (45*), and Romario Shepherd (39*) all striking over 180.

Axar Patel was the pick of the bowlers for the Delhi Capitals with figures of 2-35 in four overs, while Anrich Nortje was hit for 65 runs in his four overs despite taking two wickets.

Turning point of the match

After a splendid start from former captain Sharma and Kishan, who added 80 runs for the opening wicket in just...

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