Published 19:51 IST, October 31st 2020
Delhi vs Mumbai: Mumbai secure top two spot with 9-wicket win with Delhi humbled yet again
The Mumbai outfit won the Delhi vs Mumbai clash by nine wickets with Ishan Kishan starring, as they secured their top two spot in the Dream11 IPL 2020 table.
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The Mumbai outfit secured a top-two position in the Dream11 IPL 2020 table with a comprehensive victory against Delhi. Kieron Pollard’s men put in a complete performance as they stormed to a nine-wicket victory. While the victory means that Mumbai will now have two chances to get to the final, the heavy loss for Delhi means that they still have a lot of work to do to reach the playoffs this season.
Confirmed: We’ll play Qualifier 1 on November 05 ✅
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 31, 2020
Drop a 💙 if you love this 😉#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #MI #Dream11IPL #DCvMI pic.twitter.com/1wiGSdnPtz
IPL table: Delhi vs Mumbai highlights
After an all-round bowling performance restricted the Delhi outfit to just 110/9, the Mumbai batsmen coasted their way to victory. Openers Ishan Kishan and Quinton de Kock scored the bulk of the runs, with the duo stitching together 68 for the first wicket. However, Ishan Kishan came into his own after De Kock was dismissed by Nortje, with the youngster scoring an impressive 47-ball 72. Ishan Kishan’s splendid knock included eight fours and three sixes as he ended the game with a six in the 15th over.
FIFTY!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 31, 2020
A well made half-century for @ishankishan51 off 37 deliveries. His 6th in IPL.#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/pXl6sWGNZ2
None of the Delhi bowlers truly got going in the Delhi vs Mumbai game, with Kagiso Rabada once again struggling in the powerplay. Anrich Nortje was the only bowler who managed to pick a wicket, with all the other bowlers failing to replicate the great showing put on by the Mumbai bowlers in the first innings.
IPL news: Fans praise Ishan Kishan for great knock
Ishan Kishan has killed it as an opener for MI, QdK has struck decent form, Rohit continues to fake injury to destroy all the vada pavs available in UAE (there isn’t infinite supply in these parts)
— Gappistan Radio (@GappistanRadio) October 31, 2020
Ishan Kishan as opener in #IPL2020:
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 31, 2020
68*(37)
37(36)
25(19)
72*(47)
And he has 99 while playing in middle order - taking on the world best bowlers apart through the season. pic.twitter.com/HRUA92eklG
After the Dream11 IPL 2020 match ended, many fans took to social media to praise Ishan Kishan’s knock. The 22-year-old showed great composure as he paced himself throughout the chase, starting slowly and then accelerating towards the end. Several fans pointed out Ishan Kishan’s great opening record during Dream11 IPL 2020, as they claimed that the youngster should always open for the side. Many others also praised the batsman for stepping up and taking responsibility in the absence of first-choice opener Rohit Sharma.
Mumbai have now confirmed their top two position in the Dream11 IPL 2020 standings, while Delhi slumped to their fourth consecutive loss. The table-toppers will now face the Hyderabad team in their last game of the league stage on Tuesday, November 3. The Delhi outfit, on the other hand, will be looking to end their losing run when they take on the Bangalore outfit on Monday, November 2.
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19:51 IST, October 31st 2020