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Bumrah's direct hit stuns Delhi Capitals
4 Apr
Summary
- Jasprit Bumrah ran out Nitish Rana with a direct hit.
- Rana was dismissed without scoring on a three-ball duck.
- Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was absent due to illness.

In the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, match eight saw a remarkable fielding display from Mumbai Indians' pacer Jasprit Bumrah. During his own over, Bumrah executed a stunning direct hit to dismiss Delhi Capitals' Nitish Rana, who was attempting a quick single.
Rana's cautious approach to the run proved detrimental. After tapping the ball gently, his initial hesitation to accelerate allowed Bumrah to quickly gather the ball and aim for the stumps. The precise throw resulted in Rana's dismissal for a three-ball duck, demonstrating Bumrah's sharp reflexes and accuracy.
The Mumbai Indians faced Delhi Capitals with a change in leadership, as Suryakumar Yadav captained the side in the absence of Hardik Pandya, who was sidelined due to illness. Bumrah, fresh off his leading wicket-taker performance in the T20 World Cup, aimed to improve his record at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.