'Aakhirkaar jeet he gaye' - Fans can't keep calm as Mumbai Indians huff and puff their way to first win in IPL 2023 against Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians locked horns in the 16th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League in Delhi. Both teams played five games combined and were yet to register their maiden wins this season. Meanwhile, in this game, the visitors, Mumbai won the toss and elected to bowl first. Their decision proved wrong initially as the home team amassed 51/1, losing the wicket of Prithvi Shaw.

However, in the middle overs, the MI bowlers recovered well and took wickets at regular intervals. On the other hand, DC skipper David Warner's struggle while scoring fifties continued in the ongoing game too. In this game, 2022 U19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull made his debut. However, he couldn't make the most of his opportunity and got out cheaply. Meanwhile, thanks to MI bowlers, DC was reduced to 98/5.

At this stage, Axar Patel and Warner put together 67 runs for the sixth wicket with the former doing the most of the damage. Patel scored 54 off just 25 balls including four fours and five sixes. On the other hand, Warner scored 51 off 47 balls including six fours. Patel's innings helped the team reach 172 all-out in 19.4 overs.

For the former champions, Jason Behrendorff and Piyush Chawla took three wickets each. On the other hand, Riley Meredith took two, and Hrithik Shokeen took one.

Rohit Sharma leads Mumbai Indians to win despite hiccups

In reply, the five-time winners got a great start from their skippers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan. Both put together 71 runs in just 7.3 overs. The latter started well but eventually slowed down and then got run out after scoring 31 off 26 balls. On the other hand, the India and MI skipper continued doing well with the bat, leaving behind his poor run of form.

After the wicket of Kishan, Sharma was well supported by youngster Tilal Varma at the other end. The uncapped Indian, Varma (41) got out to Mukesh Kumar but the game was in the bag for the Rohit Sharma-led side. However, his wicket led to a mini-collapse. In the end, the likes of Tim David and Cameron Green helped the team win the game by six wickets on the last ball of the game.

This is how Twitter reacted

Back to back thrillers ! #IPL2023 #DCvsMI

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) April 11, 2023

A match winning dive by Tim David. pic.twitter.com/ZwaK5dfEl1

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 11, 2023

IPL is IPLing in the best way possible!!

— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) April 11, 2023

For a brief moment in time, the Delhi Capitals dreamed. Then MI pinched them and a second run.#DCvsMI

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) April 11, 2023

IPL continues to give another thriller. Brilliant death bowling from @AnrichNortje02 under pressure. @mipaltan register their first win of the season. #IPL2023 #DCvMI

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 11, 2023

Relief for @mipaltan and @ImRo45 huge 2 points but you have to say Anrich Nortje was fantastic in that last over against two power finishers. Superb bowling. Super over would have been a fair result! @RevSportz #MIvDC

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) April 11, 2023

Anrich Nortje- all class with yorkers in the death.👌🏾 #DCvMI

— Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) April 11, 2023

Incredible Premier League…Impactful Premier League. It was Tim David-the Impact Player for #MI and Mukesh Kumar-The Impact Player for #DC. Three thrillers in three days. Loving it totally 🫶🤗 #TataIPL #DCvMI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 11, 2023

Fantastic effort to cross the line.. Superb team effort 👏👏 Special one from Piyush, Behrendorff, Hitman, Tilak, Green and Tim.. Congratulations on the first win @mipaltan #MIvDC #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/y3Rm7bw1mm

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) April 11, 2023

Yet another nail biting game! What a last over from @AnrichNortje02 but the Aussie duo held their nerves!! Good to see Hitman @ImRo45 get some runs!! Finally a win for @mipaltan #DCvMI

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 11, 2023