NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians pacer
Jasprit Bumrah
made a young fan's dream come true in a heartwarming gesture during the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match at the Ekana Stadium. The official MI handle on X (formerly Twitter) shared a video capturing the special moment.
In the video, Bumrah can be seen presenting his prestigious
Purple Cap
, awarded to the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL), to the young fan.
The fast bowler also took the time to sign an autograph for the delighted supporter.
"That kid now has a core memory for life #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #LSGvMI | @Jaspritbumrah93," tweeted MI.
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The fan's joy was palpable as he ran around the stands, cherishing the prized possession and the unforgettable encounter with one of the world's best bowlers. Bumrah's kind gesture undoubtedly created a lasting memory for the young fan.
Despite Bumrah's impressive performance this season, with 14 wickets in 10 games at an average of 18.28 and an economy rate of 6.40, MI currently sits at the ninth spot in the points table, having won three and lost seven matches.
In the match against LSG, Mumbai Indians struggled from the start, losing four wickets for just 27 runs within the powerplay. Nehal Wadhera (46),
Ishan Kishan
(32), and
Tim David
(35*) tried to stabilize the innings but could only guide their team to a total of 144/7 in 20 overs.
LSG faced a challenging run-chase, losing wickets at regular intervals. However,
Marcus Stoinis
' crucial knock of 62 off 45 balls, including seven fours and two sixes, proved to be the difference as LSG secured a four-wicket victory with four balls to spare. Stoinis was awarded the 'Player of the Match' for his match-winning performance.
With six wins and four losses, LSG currently occupy the third spot in the points table, having accumulated 12 points.
(Inputs from ANI)
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