Delhi:
In a notable IPL encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals’ spinner Axar Patel dismissed Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma for the fourth time in his IPL career, as DC secured a six-wicket victory over MI on Saturday.
Match Summary and Rohit’s Dismissal
Mumbai Indians, batting first, struggled early and were reduced to 18/2. However, a valuable partnership between Rohit Sharma and stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav (51) steadied the innings before Axar struck in the 10th over.
Rohit, who scored 35 off 26 balls with five fours and a six, mistimed a slower delivery outside off, resulting in a straightforward catch to cover by Nitish Rana. This dismissal marked Axar’s fourth scalp of Rohit across 11 IPL innings, making him the most dismissed left-arm spinner by Rohit in IPL history.
Rohit’s Performance and Milestones
Despite his dismissal, Rohit Sharma reached a significant milestone in the match by hitting a six off Vipraj Nigam in the seventh over, bringing his total sixes against Delhi Capitals to 51. This broke MS Dhoni’s record of 50 sixes against Royal Challengers Bangalore, making Rohit the Indian batter with the most sixes against a single IPL team.
Axar Patel’s Impact
Axar delivered a impactful spell, ending with figures of 1/22 in four overs. Over his IPL career, he has taken 130 wickets in 164 matches at an average of 31.42 and an economy rate of 7.32. His performance was instrumental in restricting MI to 162/6 in their 20 overs.
Match Result and Standout Performances
In reply, Delhi Capitals’ opener Sameer Rizvi’s exceptional knock of 90 guided DC to victory. Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler for DC, returning with figures of 2/26. With this win, Delhi moved into a strong position in the IPL standings.
Additional Context
Rohit Sharma, who has amassed 7,159 runs in IPL — making him the second-highest scorer in the league’s history after Virat Kohli — continues to be a key figure for Mumbai Indians. His recent performances and milestones highlight his ongoing importance in the IPL.
