DC vs MI: Rohit Sharma hands Rishabh Pant a wild kite, Delhi captain starts playing with it - VIDEO

In a delightful turn of events during the ongoing IPL 2024 clash between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals, a peculiar interruption sparked a moment of camaraderie between rival players. As the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi buzzed with cricketing action, it was a stray kite that briefly stole the spotlight during the second innings, offering a light-hearted distraction to the intense cricketing spectacle.

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Rishabh Pant plays with a kite 

Mumbai Indians' captain and batting maestro Rohit Sharma found his innings momentarily halted by the unexpected intrusion of a severed wild kite drifting onto the field. Seizing the opportunity for a lighthearted gesture, Sharma swiftly picked up the colorful distraction and, with a smile, handed it over to none other than the Delhi Capitals' captain and wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant.

What followed was a moment of pure amusement as Rishabh Pant, known for his dynamic presence both behind the stumps and with the bat, took hold of the kite and began playfully engaging with it. With the kite fluttering in the air, Pant's impromptu game caught the attention of fans and fellow players alike, momentarily bridging the rivalry between the two teams with a shared moment of light-heartedness.

However, the brief interlude of kite-fueled amusement was soon brought to an end as the match officials intervened, signaling for the kite to be removed from the field. With a reluctant smile, Rishabh Pant relinquished the colorful distraction, but not before adding a touch of joviality to the high-stakes encounter.

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While the playful exchange between Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant provided a memorable off-field moment, it was the on-field performance of the Delhi Capitals that truly stole the show. Riding on the back of a scintillating innings from Australian sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk, Delhi Capitals amassed a staggering total of 257/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Fraser-McGurk's blitzkrieg knock of 84 runs off just 27 deliveries propelled Delhi to their highest-ever total in the history of the IPL, leaving the Mumbai Indians grappling with an imposing target.