"Only no balls can beat Bumrah"- Fans react as shambolic MI batting enables DC win

Delhi Capitals (DC) finally managed to beat defending IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) after five failed attempts in a row. Jasprit Bumrah bowling no balls at the death just summed up the kind of day MI had. Rishabh Pant's men were too good on the day and won the game despite taking it to the last over.

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra was the star of the show with the ball as MI once again failed to put up a good score batting first. The 38-year-old's four-wicket haul restricted the defending champions to just 137-9.

MI did have their moments in the second innings where one might have felt that their brilliant bowling could once again snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. But the DC batsmen led by Shikhar Dhawan showed the right composure and ensured that there was no fairytale ending for MI in this game.

Twitterati trolls MI batting after loss to DC

DC fans were elated as MI had beaten them on all four occasions, including the final last season. MI fans, on the other hand, were disappointed with the way their batsmen threw their wicket away and failed to put up a competitive total.

They were also shocked to see one of the best in the business at the death, Jasprit Bumrah bowling uncharacteristic no balls at crucial moments. Here's what Twitter had to say about the game:

Batsman can't beat Bumrah, only no-balls.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 20, 2021

Fair play to Bumrah for bowling those no balls, he's had enough of covering up for the crap that this batting lineup have produced in the Chennai leg.

— Kieran (@BerbaSpinCric) April 20, 2021

Most No balls bowled in IPL25 - Bumrah*23 - Sreesanth21 - Ishant21 - Mishra19 - Umesh#MIvDC

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) April 20, 2021

Bumrah conceded just 10 off 8 deliveries. Lock this guy before CSK match ffs. #IPL

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 20, 2021

For Nation for FranchiseConsistency Level Jasprit Bumrah 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZwnXv3E4kx

— Abhi (@AbhiDusted) April 20, 2021

MI made it tough for DC but didn’t have enough runs on the board. Recurring problem with the defending champs this season. Can’t expect bowlers to deliver every time. DC used good tactic promoting Lalit Yadav, keeping big hitters in reserve. Mishra and Dhawan heroes

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 20, 2021

#DCvMI *IPL 2020*Qualifiers 1 (MI won over DC)Finals (MI won over DC) pic.twitter.com/ZxQUaQhRVG

— Nishant Sharma (RCB❤️/MI💙) (@srcsmic_enginer) April 20, 2021

#DCvsMIDC won the match against MI after five consecutive loss!Dc fans rn: pic.twitter.com/rzgRHQC1NN

— HONESTLY SAYS 🇮🇳 (@honestly_says) April 20, 2021

So disappointed with that middle order batting .If this goes on, then it'll be the most disgusting thing. Show some change in next matches Especially , We want RO to be back ASAP .

— Mumbai Indians Fans Ra Ikkada 😎 (@mitelugufc) April 20, 2021

#MIvsDC#MumbaiIndians bowlers after poor batting of their batsmen pic.twitter.com/kuiNV18D5G

— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) April 20, 2021

MI got off to a great start defending their modest target of 138 by dismissing Prithvi Shaw early. But Australian star Steve Smith came to the crease and ensured DC didn't lose momentum. He added a crucial half-century stand with Dhawan which set the platform for the chase.

Although DC kept losing wickets at regular intervals in the second half of their chase, there was always a set batsman available to ensure there wasn't a collapse.

While DC will be high on confidence after back-to-back wins, MI will need to sort out their batting woes and will need to find a way to post totals in excess of 160 which would give them a better chance of winning games.