By: Sarwar Alam
Defending champions Mumbai Indians Sunday failed to make the playoffs of the Indian Premier League after Rishabh Pant’s blazing half-century set up a 11-run consolation win for the Delhi Daredevils. Chasing 175 for victory, the Mumbai batting faltered against the Delhi spinners to be bowled out for 163 in their final league encounter of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament. Opener Evin Lewis of the West Indies topscored with 48 while Australia’s Ben Cutting made a valiant 20-ball 37. Nepal sensation Sandeep Lamichhane, veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra and medium-pace bowler Harshal Patel claimed three wickets each. The Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai — winners…
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