In the IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, Mumbai Indians’ batter Romario Shepherd made a significant impact by scoring 32 runs in the final over. Facing Delhi Capitals’ fast bowler Anrich Nortje, Shepherd unleashed a barrage of boundaries, hitting two fours and four sixes. This explosive over marked the costliest over of the tournament so far.
Fans Trolled Hardik Pandya After Romario Shepherd’s Fiery Knock vs Delhi
Shepherd began the over by smashing a boundary straight down the ground, followed by a powerful six-over long-on. Despite Nortje’s attempt to bowl a straight delivery next, Shepherd shuffled across the stumps and hammered it for another six on the leg side. He continued his onslaught with a six-over sweeper cover and a boundary through long-on. Shepherd concluded the over with a massive hit over wide long-on, showcasing his explosive batting prowess.
The explosive batting performance left everyone in the Mumbai Indians dressing room in awe. Sachin Tendulkar applauded Shepherd’s effort, while skipper Hardik Pandya’s amazed expressions quickly became viral on social media.
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Romario Shepherd hammered 32 runs off Anrich Nortje’s 20th over, propelling the Mumbai Indians batting lineup to a formidable total of 234 for 5 against the Delhi Capitals in their IPL match on Sunday.
Shepherd’s blistering innings of 39 not out off just 10 balls included four sixes and two fours, contributing to Mumbai Indians’ imposing total of 234 for 5 against Delhi Capitals. This marked the fourth-highest innings total for MI in this IPL season and also their highest score at the Wankhede Stadium. Anrich Nortje, who bore the brunt of Shepherd’s onslaught, ended up with figures of 2 for 65 in his four overs.
Meanwhile, following Shepherd’s knock fans trolled Hardik Pandya for his slow knock. Check out the reactions of fans:
Additionally, Ishant Sharma’s struggle continued as he conceded 40 runs in his three overs. Overall, it was a collective batting effort from MI, with notable contributions from Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Tim David, who all capitalized on the favorable batting conditions at the Wankhede Stadium.
Suryakumar Yadav had a disappointing start, getting out for a two-ball duck in his first game since mid-December last year. However, Tim David’s aggressive innings and Romario Shepherd’s explosive finish ensured that Mumbai Indians still posted a formidable total on the scoreboard.
