In a rather unusual turn of events in cricket, the match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians witnessed a momentary pause due to a kite flying onto the field. This unexpected interruption occurred during the 43rd game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024), adding a unique twist to the match.
The incident unfolded during the opening over of Mumbai Indians’ innings, with Rohit Sharma facing Lizaad Williams. Just after the third delivery, a kite drifted onto the field, catching the attention of the players. Rohit Sharma, the former Mumbai Indians captain, stepped away from the crease as the kite descended close to him.
After picking up the kite, he handed it over to DC captain Rishabh Pant. In a light-hearted moment, Pant briefly flew the kite before passing it on to the umpire at square-leg.
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Despite the unexpected interruption, the game resumed with Mumbai Indians at 45 for 2 in the fifth over. The team had lost the wickets of both openers, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, within the powerplay.
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant play with kite 🪁..! pic.twitter.com/iczxx181PR
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Khaleel Ahmed claimed the first wicket by dismissing Sharma for eight runs, while Mukesh Kumar sent Kishan back to the pavilion after his 20-run knock. Now, the responsibility lies on Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma to stabilize the innings and guide Mumbai Indians to a competitive total.
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Earlier in the match, Delhi Capitals set a formidable target of 257/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Jake Fraser-McGurk, the opening batsman, showcased a stellar performance, scoring a blazing 84 runs off just 27 balls. His explosive innings, featuring 11 boundaries and six maximums, provided Delhi Capitals with a commanding start to their innings.
