'A Core Memory for Life': Young Kid Over the Moon After Getting the Purple Cap from Jasprit Bumrah - WATCH

A 4-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday has put Mumbai Indians in a spot of bother. The five-time champions didn’t have the best of seasons as they currently find themselves in the 9th spot in the points table with just 6 points. The loss at Ekana stadium has only added to their vows. But on the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah continues to lead the wicket-takers charts, possessing the Purple Cap with a total of 14 wickets in 10 matches.

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It was a forgetful occasion for Bumrah as he failed to pick a single wicket in the away game against LSG. But after a tough night, the leading Indian pacer made a young fan’s day by handing him his Orange Cap.

The little kid was extremely delighted as he was jumping all over the stands after getting the Purple Cap from Jasprit Bumrah. The interaction between the duo was captured on camera and the video was later shared on the official X account of Mumbai Indians. The caption of the post read, “That kid now has a core memory for life.”

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Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s tight bowling, Mumbai Indians ended up losing the Lucknow fixture by four wickets. A batting failure in the first innings was mostly responsible for the defeat. After Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion in the second over, MI lost four more wickets in quick succession during the powerplay.

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Ishan Kishan held the wicket at the other end. The youngster stitched a 53-run partnership with Nehal Wadhera to revive the innings. After Kishan was dismissed at 32, Wadhera took over the charge. The Punjab-born batter scored a composed 46. In the end, Tim David chipped in with a 35-run cameo as Mumbai wrapped up their innings at 144.

Lucknow Super Giants also couldn’t showcase their A-game with the bat, losing six wickets during the chase. Marcus Stoinis ultimately got the job done for the home side with a 62-run knock comprising seven boundaries and two sixes.