Mumbai Indians’ Deepak Chahar acknowledged the toss’s impact in their six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Chahar felt they fell short by 10-15 runs on a slow pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Suryakumar Yadav led MI in place of Hardik Pandya, scoring 51 off 36 balls, while others struggled to make an impact.
Chahar highlighted the pitch’s slow nature and the significance of winning the toss. He mentioned the moisture early on, affecting the game. The conditions favored batting in the second innings due to the pitch drying up.
Regarding Hardik Pandya’s absence, Chahar explained that illness kept him out of the match. He hoped Pandya would return for the next game against Rajasthan Royals. Chahar credited Sameer Rizvi’s impressive 90 runs for DC’s victory.
Chahar discussed the challenge of defending a modest total in T20 cricket. He emphasized the need to contain runs and the difficulty of taking wickets in such situations. Despite executing their plans well, MI struggled in a few overs, allowing DC to score heavily.
