Kite-Flying Interlude Adds Amusement to Delhi Capitals’ Batting Bonanza
Mumbai Indians’ Kite-Flying Interlude Amidst Delhi Capitals’ Batting Onslaught
In a bizarre turn of events during Saturday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC), a kite descended onto the center of the ground, eliciting laughter from the crowd. However, the incident took an unexpected turn, becoming a viral sensation online.
As MI began their chase of DC’s formidable 257 for 4, the kite crashed down, prompting former MI captain Rohit Sharma to retrieve it. With a playful gesture, Sharma handed the kite to DC skipper Rishabh Pant, who attempted to fly it briefly before passing it to the square-leg umpire.
The kite incident provided a brief respite from the high-octane batting display by DC. Young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk led the charge, smashing an astonishing 84 runs off just 27 balls. Shai Hope contributed with 41 runs, including five sixes, while Pant showcased his signature helicopter shot.
In the death overs, Tristan Stubbs unleashed a blistering 48 off 25, including a 26-run over. DC’s aggressive approach propelled them to their highest-ever IPL total of 257 for 4.
Despite the kite interruption, MI’s chase got off to a promising start. Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma put on a 50-run opening partnership before Kishan was dismissed for 25. However, MI’s momentum was halted by a flurry of wickets, including Sharma’s dismissal for 26.
In the end, MI fell short of the target, losing by 46 runs. DC’s bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav’s three wickets, restricted MI to 211 for 8.