In a last over low scoring thriller, Delhi Capitals held their nerve and were able to beat defending champions Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets, chasing 128 in 19.1 overs. For DC, Shreyas Iyer was the highest scorer with 33 runs off 33 balls with 2 boundaries.

For MI, Boult, Yadav, Krunal, Jasprit Bumrah and Coulter-Nile all picked up a wicket each.

In the first innings, DC with the help of strong bowling performance was able to restrict Mumbai Indians at 129/8. Avesh Khan & Axar Patel picked up 3 wickets each while Nortje picked up 1. For DC, Suryakumar Yadav scored 33 off 26 balls with 2 fours & 2 sixes but none of the other batters could face the Delhi bowlers for long.

Earlier, DC Captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected field first against MI in the 46th Match of the IPL 2021. The match is being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

Brief Score:

Mumbai Indians - 129/8 in 20 overs. (Avesh Khan - 3/15, Axar Patel - 3/21)

Delhi Capitals - 132/6 in 19.1 overs. (Iyer - 33(33))
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