ISPL Season 3: Bowlers defend 82 to hand Delhi Superheros first win against Majhi Mumbai
Surat, January 13
Delhi Superheros bounced back from their opening defeat to register their first win of the Indian Street Premier League Season 3, defeating defending champions Majhi Mumbai by 23 runs at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, as per a release.
Defending a modest total of 82, the Delhi bowling unit produced a disciplined performance to restrict Mumbai to 59/6 in their allotted 10 overs.
After being put in to bat, Delhi Superheros struggled for momentum against a sharp Mumbai attack. Opener Prathamesh Pawar anchored the innings with a steady 20 off 22 balls, but wickets fell at regular intervals at the other end.
The middle order collapsed under pressure from Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, who was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/13. Manish Waghmare was equally effective, snapping up 2 wickets for just 6 runs in his two overs. It was a late cameo from Padmesh Mhatre, who smashed 16 off 6 deliveries including two boundaries and a six, that pushed Delhi to a fighting total of 82/9. Mhatre was also awarded player of the match for his all-round skills.
In reply, Majhi Mumbai's chase never gathered steam. The Delhi bowlers utilized the tape ball conditions effectively, stifling the scoring rate from the outset. Padmesh Mhatre followed up his batting heroics with a match-winning spell, claiming 2/10. He was ably supported by Sahil Longale, who returned figures of 2/11.
Mumbai's batters struggled to find the boundary, with Bunty Patel top-scoring with a laborious 13 off 19 balls. Ajaz Shaikhlal Bepari contributed 12, but the required run rate climbed beyond reach as the innings progressed.
The victory marks a crucial turnaround for the Salman Khan-owned franchise after their heavy loss to Ahmedabad Lions in the season opener.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Low-scoring thrillers are the best! This is why I love the ISPL - it's so unpredictable. Mumbai's batting lineup just froze under pressure. Bunty Patel's 13 off 19... that's where they lost it. Needed someone to take charge.
Respect to the bowlers on both sides, but honestly, the batting quality needs to improve. 82/9 is not a good look for a professional league, even if it's tape ball. Hope to see more competitive totals as the tournament progresses.
Watching from the US, and this format is so fast-paced! Perfect for a quick watch. Delhi's bowling was clinical. Manish Waghmare's figures of 2 for 6 in 2 overs were game-changing. Great to see local talent getting this platform.
Salman Khan must be relieved! 😄 After that first match loss, this win was badly needed. The team showed great character. Tape ball cricket is a different beast - it's all about line and length, and Delhi's bowlers mastered it today.
Padmesh Mhatre for Player of the Match - well deserved! That late hitting gave them something to defend. Also, Abhishek Dalhor for Mumbai was brilliant (3/13). Sometimes the losing side has the best bowler. Tough luck for Mumbai.
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