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DUBAI: Mumbai Indians displayed a clinical performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by nine wickets here at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday.


Ishan Kishan and Quinton de Kock played knocks of 72 and 26 respectively as the Kieron Pollard-led side comfortably chased down the target of 111 with nine wickets in hand and 34 balls to spare. With this win, Mumbai Indians has consolidated its position at the top of the table with 18 points from 13 matches.


Chasing 111, Mumbai Indians got off to a steady start as openers Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan put on 38 runs inside the first six overs. Both batsmen eventually stitched together an opening stand of 68 runs. Anrich Nortje finally broke the partnership in the 11th over as he bowled de Kock (26).


Suryakumar Yadav (12*) then joined Ishan Kishan (72*) in the middle and the duo ensured that Mumbai does not suffer from any more hiccups. The duo took Mumbai over the line by nine wickets and 34 balls to spare.


Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan Coulter-Nile, and Trent Boult took seven wickets among them as Mumbai Indians restricted Delhi Capitals to 110/9 in the allotted 20 overs.