IPL 2022 Match 69: Mumbai Indians Beat Delhi Capitals by 5 Wickets

By S. Sinha May 21, 2022

The 69th match of IPL 2022 saw Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians locking horns at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and decided to send Delhi Capitals (DC) in to bat first.

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Rovman Powell emerged as the top scorer for DC, scoring 43 off 34 balls with 1 four and 4 sixes. Rishabh Pant made 39 off 33 balls.

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After losing 7 wickets in 20 overs, Delhi Capitals set a target of 160 runs for the Indians.

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Mumbai Indians chased down the target, beating Delhi Capitals by 5 wickets with 5 balls to spare.

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Tim David scored 34 off just 11 balls with 2 fours and 4 sixes. Ishan Kishan and Dewald Brevis scored 48 off 35 balls and 37 off 33 balls, respectively.

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