IPL 2021: Mishra magic earns Delhi six-wicket win over Mumbai

Experienced legspinner Amit Mishra dismantled the Mumbai Indians with a rich haul of 4-24 as the Delhi Capitals beat the reigning champion by six wickets in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. (BCCI/IPL)

Mumbai caved in for 137-9 against Mishra’s brilliant bowling after skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat. (BCCI/IPL)

Opener Shikhar Dhawan (45) and Steven Smith (33) made useful contributions up front before Delhi reached 138-4 with five balls to spare. (BCCI/IPL)

The victory lifted Delhi to six points from four games alongside league leader Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have won all three of their games. (BCCI/IPL)

Dhawan looked set for his third half century this season before he holed out at deep square leg in the 15th over off Rahul Chahar’s (1-29) legspin. (BCCI/IPL)

Mishra frustrated Mumbai through some intelligent bowling. (BCCI/IPL)