Mukesh Kumar Replaces Prithvi Shaw As Impact Player
Mukesh Kumar in Delhi Capitals (Source: BCCI/IPL)
After somehow scoring 172 on the back of the impressive half-century from Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals have called in an impact player to replace Prithvi Shaw. Right before the start of the second innings, Shaw was swapped with medium pacer Mukesh Kumar for rest of the match.
Kumar is a right-arm pace bowler who hails from Bengal and has been recognised for bowling tight lines in domestic cricket.
On the other hand, Prithvi could not do much as he failed again scoring just 15 from 10 balls losing his wicket when side's score was 33. Moreover, he has been struggling for form with 12, 7 & 0 being his runs in the first three games.
Delhi had to option to choose between Aman Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Sarfaraz Khan, Praveen Dubey and Ishant Sharma but they choose Kumar because of various factors.
Meanwhile, Mukesh has been able to scalp two wickets in the tournament so far and both of them coming in the game against Rajasthan Royals.
After the end of 5 overs, Mumbai have been running away fast with 59 on the board already as skipper Rohit Sharma tonking the bowlers to all parts.
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