The Delhi Capitals batsmen turned on the heat against the Mumbai Indians bowling attack, registering a massive 257/4 on the board in the first innings of their IPL 2024 encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.
Openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhishek Porel provided a flying start to the Delhi innings, putting on a quickfire 92-run partnership for the first wicket inside the powerplay. McGurk, in particular, was brutal, smashing a 27-ball 84, laced with nine boundaries and four sixes. Porel complemented him well with a steady knock.
Skipper Rishabh Pant, fresh off a match-winning knock in the previous game, continued his good form, taking the innings forward after the dismissal of McGurk. He propelled Delhi past the 200-run mark in quick time before departing for 29.
The late flourish came from Tristan Stubbs, who smashed an unbeaten 48 off just 25 deliveries to take Delhi to a commanding total of 257/4.
