IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians trounce Delhi Capitals to retain top spot

Saturday, 31 October 2020 17:38

By Noni Edwards

A handy partnership by Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan helps Mumbai triumph over Delhi on Saturday at Dubai International Stadium.

In Saturday's early game, Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl, sending Delhi Capitals to the crease first.

Delhi's batsmen struggled to find their rhythm, reaching a total of 110 for 9 wickets.

In reply, Mumbai reached their target of 111 conceding only the one wicket, with 34 balls remaining.

Kishan ended the innings on 72 runs, not out, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Mumbai retain first position in the standings, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals are sitting in third on the table.

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