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• 04/28/2024
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In a surprising turn of events during the IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians experienced a role reversal on the field. Former captain Rohit Sharma set the field while current skipper Hardik Pandya watched on. The change in leadership duties occurred during their thrilling match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, which ended in a narrow defeat for Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians’ Sixth Loss

Mumbai Indians suffered their sixth season loss, falling short against Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring encounter. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive half-century propelled DC to a formidable total of 257/4. In response, Mumbai Indians struggled to keep up, ultimately losing the match as Rasikh Salam Dar and Mukesh Kumar took three wickets each to secure victory for DC.

Rohit Sharma was setting the field and Travis Head got caught on the next ball.

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After the game, Hardik Pandya addressed his team’s performance and reflected on missed opportunities during the match. He pointed out that Mumbai Indians could have taken a few more chances in the middle overs and needed to go more aggressively after Axar Patel’s bowling. He praised Fraser-McGurk’s fearless batting and admitted that the left-hander’s calculated risks played a key role in DC’s win.

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DC’s Rishabh Pant on His Team’s Batting

Delhi Capitals’ skipper Rishabh Pant expressed satisfaction with his side’s batting performance, which put up 250 runs on the board. Pant acknowledged the challenges of the Impact Player rule but praised Fraser-McGurk’s development and improvement with each game.

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The match saw Mumbai Indians’ current skipper, Hardik Pandya, in a unique situation as Rohit Sharma set the field. Despite their loss, both Pandya and Pant highlighted the positive aspects of their respective teams’ performances. As the IPL 2024 progresses, the focus will remain on the teams’ strategies and performances as they strive for success in the tournament.