After the Man of the Match presentation, Sehwag opined “Sir Viv Richards told me to overcome my fear and believe in myself”. He executed the advice of “Viv Richards” in style and perfection. After 6 consecutive defeats, Mahela’s men in army tasted their first win in IPL-2013.
After winning the toss, Mumbai opened the innings with Smith and Sachin. That new opening pairs could only score 11 runs in 3.2 overs. However Sachin batted brilliantly (54 runs from 43 balls) by producing a good partnership with inform Rohit Sarma. Rohit was in attacking mood. He quick fired 73 runs from 43 balls which helped Mumbai to achieve a fighting total of 161 runs.
Leading from the front, captain opened the innings for Delhi with Viru. They produced 151 run opening partnership which smashed Mumbai out of the game. Viru scored unbeaten 95 runs from just 57 balls which include 13 fours and 2 mighty sixes. Mahela supported him with a sparkling 59 runs from 43 balls (8 Fours, 1 Six). Delhi chased the total in just 17 overs and clinched their first victory in IPL 6.
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