IPL 2017: MI vs DD, 5 things that went wrong for Delhi Daredevils

#4 Straying into Hardik Pandya’s arc

Hardik Pandya smashed a couple of sixes to finish the innings on a high

As Mumbai’s innings approached the end overs, every run became extremely crucial to the fortunes of both teams. Even as Pollard batted sensibly at the other end, Hardik Pandya took his time before taking the aerial route.

When the 17^th over began, Mumbai Indians were at 110/5. Tight death bowling including a timely strike or two could have allowed the Daredevils to limit the damage. But Morris and Rabada kept straying into Hardik’s arc. The hard-hitting all-rounder capitalised by plundering a six off each bowler to add vital runs to the team total. After depositing a full delivery into the deep mid-wicket stand, he proceeded to send a slightly shorter ball in the same direction.