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Mumbai Indians Set 163-Run Target vs Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 Clash

The Mumbai Indians, led by Suryakumar Yadav in Hardik Pandya's absence, posted a total of 162 for 7 against the Delhi Capitals. A solid 53-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav formed the backbone of the innings after early wickets. Mukesh Kumar's impactful over, which claimed two wickets, significantly slowed Mumbai's scoring momentum. Mitchell Santner and Corbin Bosch provided a late flourish to push MI to a competitive, fighting total.

Key Points: MI vs DC: Mumbai Sets 163 Target in IPL 2026 Match

  • MI sets 163-run target
  • Suryakumar Yadav scores 51
  • Rohit Sharma contributes 35
  • Mukesh Kumar takes 2 key wickets
  • Hardik Pandya absent
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IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians set 163-run target for Delhi Capitals

Mumbai Indians post 162/7 against Delhi Capitals. Suryakumar Yadav scores 51, Rohit Sharma makes 35. Mukesh Kumar takes 2 wickets.

"That Mukesh Kumar's over stopped the flow of runs for MI - Match Report"

New Delhi, April 4

The Mumbai Indians have set a modest target of 163 runs for the Delhi Capitals in match 8 of the Indian Premier League 2026 being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.

The hosts won the toss and invited the Hardik Pandya-less MI to bat first. Suryakumar Yadav was leading the five-time champions in the absence of Pandya, who was not feeling well.

Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma started well and collected multiple boundaries in the first two overs. Mukesh Kumar came to bowl his second over and got rid of Rickelton first, then Tilak Varma with a 'caught and bowled' dismissal on the fourth delivery of his over.

That Mukesh Kumar's over stopped the flow of runs for MI and forced Suryakumar and Rohit Sharma to wait for bad deliveries to score.

The duo of Rohit and SKY added 53 runs for the third wicket in 40 balls. Axar Patel dismissed Sharma in the 10th over. He made 35 runs off 26 balls with the help of six boundaries.

Sherfane Rutherford also couldn't stay for long and lost his wicket in the 12th over when Mukesh Kumar took a brilliant catch near the boundary rope off Vipraj Nigam's over. He made just five runs off seven balls.

Suryakumar Yadav completed his half-century but couldn't stay for long and lost his wicket when Lungi Ngidi got him LBW. He made 51 runs off 36 balls with the help of three fours and a couple of sixes.

Naman Dhir also contributed with a 21-ball 28 before T Natarajan got him caught out by Tristan Stubbs.

Mitchell Santner (18 not out) and Corbin Bosch (11 not out) also hit a couple of boundaries each to take MI to a fighting total of 162 runs.

Mukesh Kumar took a couple of wickets, whereas Patel, Natarajan, Ngidi and Nigam shared one wicket each.

- ANI

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Priya S
SKY played a captain's knock! 51 off 36 when the team was struggling. But the middle order collapse is worrying. We rely too much on the top 3. Need someone to anchor the innings.
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Michael C
As a neutral fan, that was a brilliant over from Mukesh Kumar! Two wickets and changed the momentum. Delhi's bowling attack looks sharp. This chase will be interesting.
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Ananya R
Respectfully, the team management needs to look at the batting order. Why send Rutherford so high when he's struggling? Naman Dhir showed more intent. Hope we defend this! 🙏
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Vikram M
Good fightback in the last few overs by Santner and Bosch. 15-20 extra runs could be crucial. Now, let's see what Pant and Warner do. DC favorites from here, but cricket is a funny game!
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Sarah B
The atmosphere at the Kotla must be electric! Nothing beats watching an IPL match live in India. Hoping for a close finish. May the best team win! 🏏

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