IPL 2020: MI vs DC: Match 27: Mid-innings highlights: Shikhar Dhawan 69*, Shreyas Iyer 42 take Delhi to 162/4

Abu Dhabi, Oct 11: Delhi Capitals (DC) posted 162 for the loss of four wickets in Match number 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday (October 11).

Opener Shikhar Dhawan returned to his form after disappointing innings in the past as the southpaw scored an unbeaten 69 off 52 deliveries. The stylish batsman looked in sublime touch in his knock as he slammed his 38th half-century in the IPL and first of the season.

Delhi's captain Shreyas Iyer was the second-highest scorer for his team with his knock of 42. The Mumbaikar scored 42 off 33 balls before getting dismissed by Krunal Pandya. Senior India batsman Ajinkya Rahane played his maiden game for Delhi against Mumbai Indians as a replacement to injured Rishabh Pant. The right-handed batsman scored a run-a-ball 15 before getting dismissed leg-before by Krunal Pandya. However, it will be interesting to see if he gets another chance in the Delhi squad or not.

Prithvi Shaw (4), Marcus Stoinis (13) and Alex Carey (14*) were the other run-scorers for their side.

Bowlers put yet another impressive show for Mumbai as they restricted a star-studded Delhi side to 162 in the stipulated 20 overs.

Pandya (2/26) and Trent Boult (1/36) were the ones who picked up wickets for MI. Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Chahar were also economical with their effort after James Pattinson and Kieron Pollard leaked runs in excess of 10 per over.

Earlier in the evening, Delhi skipper Iyer won the toss and elected to bat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Delhi made a couple of changes to their side as Pant was out due to illness. Alex Carey was included in the side as a wicketkeeper to replace Shimron Hetmyer while Rahane came in for Pant.

Iyer said after winning the toss, "We are looking to bat first. I think we are doing pretty well while defending. The ground factor also plays an important role. Two changes - Alex Carey comes in for Hetmyer. (Ajinkya) Rahane comes in for Pant. The wicket looks amazing, we hope it gets slower in the second innings."

Rohit Sharma - who is playing his 150th match for MI - said: "At the end of the day you have to play good cricket, toss shouldn't be a factor. It's a good challenge for us, we know the conditions here. We need to restrict them to a decent total. We are playing with the same team. I don't see a reason to change. It's been a great journey (150th match for MI) - it's a good landmark to have."

Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer(c), Alex Carey(w), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje.

Mumbai Indians: Quinton de Kock(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.