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[Watch] Tilak Varma Hands It Straight To Axar Patel As Khaleel Ahmed Delivers A Killer Bouncer

Axar, Khaleel and Rishab celebrating Tilak Varma's wicket (AP) Axar, Khaleel and Rishab celebrating Tilak Varma's wicket (AP)

In the ongoing clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, the game witnessed a pivotal moment as Khaleel Ahmed delivered a killer blow to MI's hopes. Tilak Varma, who was at the crease, fell victim to Khaleel's precision.

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With the match finely poised, Khaleel unleashed a searing bouncer, wide outside the off stump. Tilak, in an attempt to capitalize, opted for a cut shot but mistimed it, resulting in a straightforward catch to Axar Patel stationed at backward point. It was a stroke tailored for this precise field placement, and Axar made no mistake in completing the catch.

The dismissal of Tilak Varma came at a crucial juncture. After a promising start with an 80-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, MI had begun to lose momentum with the quick wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, who departed without troubling the scorers. Suryakumar's return to the team after an injury layoff didn't yield the desired impact as he succumbed to a duck.

Despite the setbacks, MI's captain, Hardik Pandya, is holding the fort and aiming to set a challenging total for DC. As of the latest update, MI finds themselves at 132/4. With the match delicately poised, the onus is on MI's middle order to rebuild and finish strong, while DC seeks to capitalize on their momentum to restrict the opposition.