In a spectacular display of power-hitting prowess, Mumbai Indians'(MI) all-rounder Romario Shepherd showcased his dominance against Delhi Capitals’ (DC) pacer Anrich Nortje during the final over of the visitors’ innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (April 7). With Mumbai standing at 202/5 after 19 overs, Shepherd stepped up to the plate, unleashing a barrage of explosive strokes to propel his team to a formidable total of 234/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Romario Shepherd’s power-hitting spectacle against Anrich Nortje
In the climactic final over, Shepherd ignited the crowd with a boundary straight down the ground off the first delivery bowled by Nortje. His onslaught continued as he shifted gears, unleashing a barrage of power-packed strokes that saw three consecutive deliveries soar over the boundary ropes in breathtaking fashion.
Maintaining his ferocious momentum, Shepherd lofted a magnificent four towards long-off on the fifth ball, showcasing his versatility and impeccable timing. With the tension mounting, he delivered the finishing blow with a resounding six on the last ball, leaving the spectators in a frenzy of excitement and admiration for his remarkable display.
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Shepherd’s explosive cameo, comprising 39 runs off a mere 10 balls, epitomized his dominance at the crease, boasting a jaw-dropping strike rate of 390. His sensational performance in the final over left an indelible impression on the match, elevating the excitement and energy levels to unprecedented heights.
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On Display: The Romario Shepherd show at the Wankhede 💪
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Most expensive over in the IPL 2024
This over by Nortje was not only the most expensive over in IPL 2024 but also ranked as the sixth most expensive over in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Prior to Shepherd’s onslaught, Mumbai got off to a flying start with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan scoring 49 and 42 runs respectively at a strike rate of over 180. Although Suryakumar Yadav couldn’t contribute with the bat, Tim David‘s explosive 45 off 21 balls, striking at 214, provided a significant boost to MI’s total. However, it was Shepherd’s blistering cameo of 39 runs off just 10 balls that proved to be pivotal in setting up the massive score against DC.
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