Direct Hit by Jasprit Bumrah (Screengrabs)
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals’ chase got off to a lively start, but the early mix-up brought surprising drama as Nitish Rana was run out in unfortunate fashion. At 39/2 after five overs, DC was cruising before an incident halted their momentum.The incident came the second time when Jasprit Bumrah bowled a slower ball outside off. Rana gently flicked it towards mid-wicket and went first for a quick single.
He watches
Shashank Singh talks about Punjab’s strong start, Priyansh’s growth and the team’s mentality | EPL 2026
However, hesitation crept in midway as he stuttered, unsure of the call. By then, his partner Pathum Nissanka had already committed and was on the field.Bumrah’s reaction was sharp, as he moved quickly to his left to collect the ball. In one smooth motion, aim and fire a direct hit at the player’s end.
Rana, despite the desperate dive, was well below his crease. The hesitation proved costly, although television replays suggested he may have struggled to achieve the goal even without the stutter.
The wicket gave Mumbai Indians an early breakthrough, briefly shifting the pressure to Delhi. Soon after, Samir Rizvi, the right-handed batsman, came in to rebuild the innings alongside the designated batsman.Earlier in the match, Mumbai Indians had scored a competitive 162 for 6, largely thanks to a consistent half-century from stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav. He anchored the innings with 51 off 36 balls, while Rohit Sharma contributed 35 balls at the top.
However, Delhi’s bowlers kept things tight throughout. Mukesh Kumar scored twice early to impact Mumbai’s top order, while Axar Patel led from the front with an economical spell and a key wicket for Rohit. The contributions of Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan ensured that Mumbai was unable to take full advantage of the deaths.Despite the early setback, Delhi still have a strong platform in the chase, although the mix-up was a reminder of how quickly momentum can shift in T20 cricket.