IPL 2019, MI vs DC: 3 reasons why Mumbai lost the match

Modified Mar 26, 2019 12:57 IST

#1. Rishabh Pant's classic T20 knock

There is no doubt Rishabh Pant was the difference between the two sides last night. The Indian international scored an unbeaten 78 off just 27 balls.

In the process, Pant has now broken the record for the fastest fifty against the Mumbai Indians, as he delivered 50 runs in just 18 balls. The previous record was held by MS Dhoni, when he scored 50 off 20 balls.

Around the 11th over in the Delhi Capitals' innings, it was evident that the side would secure a more than decent total of around 180 runs, but Pant's innings catapulted the side to 213 runs on board which was a tough mountain for the Mumbai Indians to climb.

Pant hit 7 sixes and 7 fours during his brilliant knock, and one would have observed the ball just flying around the Wankhede majority of times when he was at the crease, which was a treat to watch for any cricket fan.

If the destructive southpaw can maintain this form this season, he might just lead the Delhi side into the Qualifiers and event to the title.

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