Whenever Jasprit Bumrah takes the field with the ball in his hand, he consistently delivers jaw-dropping moments. He has established himself as one of the premier practitioners of yorkers, with his deliveries being renowned for their lethal and deceptive nature. What distinguishes him is his capacity to consistently bowl these deliveries at different speeds and angles, posing a significant challenge for batters to anticipate and respond effectively. In the recently-concluded clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Bumrah once again showcased his expertise.
Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Prithvi Shaw with a beauty
MI pace spearhead Bumrah left a lasting impression with a lethal yorker that sent DC’s Prithvi Shaw back to the pavilion. This crucial breakthrough came at a pivotal moment for Mumbai, disrupting a formidable partnership between Shaw and Abhisek Porel, with Shaw departing after scoring 66 runs.
The dismissal unfolded in the 12th over of the innings when Bumrah came to deliver his second spell. Despite Shaw appearing solid at the crease, Bumrah showcased his mastery with a devastating yorker that swung in late, breaching the right-handed batter’s defense and crashing into the stumps.
Here is the video:
𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐌 💥 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧 🎯
Just Bumrah doing Bumrah things 🤷♂️
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Mumbai claim first win of IPL 2024
Meanwhile, in the match, Mumbai secured their first victory of the ongoing season by defeating Delhi. Opting to bat first, Mumbai posted a formidable total of 234/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Former captain Rohit Sharma contributed 49 runs, Ishan Kishan scored 42, Hardik Pandya added 39, Tim David scored a quickfire 45 off 21 balls, and Romario Shepherd chipped in with 39 runs off just 10 deliveries.
In reply, the Capitals put up a valiant effort but fell short, losing the match by 29 runs as they concluded their innings at 205/8. Prithvi Shaw played a crucial innings of 66 runs at the top, while Tristan Stubbs emerged as the standout performer with an unbeaten 71 runs from only 25 balls. However, despite Stubbs’ remarkable effort, Delhi couldn’t cross the finish line.
Also READ: Twitter reactions – Romario Shepherd shines as clinical MI beat DC to register their maiden victory in IPL 2024
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