The second game of the IPL 2022 included two of the biggest names of IPL. 5 times IPL champions, Mumbai Indians took on Delhi Capitals who made it to the finals in 2020 and qualifiers in 2021. Delhi Capitals have been on an upward assent in the last couple of years and have formed a formidable squad. The match was a sureshort blockbuster and IPL fans were eagerly looking forward to it.
The match lived upto its billing as both teams put up a spectacular show. Mumbai Indians put up a stiff total of more than 175. Delhi Capitals, having lost 5 wickets for 104 runs did not seem like contenders to win the contest. However, Axar Patel and Lalit Yadav put up a phenomenal show to take their side over the line.
The comic relief of the match was when Tim David dropped a sitter and it resulted in a dropped catch and additionally a missed run out. It happened in the 17th over when Basil Thampi was bowling for Mumbai Indians. Axar Patel was on strike and he hit a lofted shot. Tim David who was in long-on went to collect it but made an absolute mess of it. There was sizeable excitement around Mumbai Indians signing up David, however, his first impressions has left a lot to be desired. The fans were visibly disappointed and expressed their disappointment on Twitter.
Tim David catch drop changed the match
— Hari Haran (@hari21sachin) March 27, 2022
Full toss, mishit, dropped catch, missed runout.
🤣🤣🤣🤣— Mohit Katta (@MohitKattaC1733) March 27, 2022
Catch miss + runout miss 🤣🤣
— only RebelStar (@saiprasadpb) March 27, 2022
Play Tim David and drop him
— Prithvi (@Puneite_) September 26, 2021
Play Tim David and drop him
— Prithvi (@Puneite_) September 26, 2021
It is common knowledge that IPL is a highly competitive competition. David is just in his first season and will get used to the pressures. Here is hoping Mumbai Indians turn their tournament around after a disappointing start.
