In New Delhi, a trio faced apprehension due to allegations of engaging in IPL match betting involving Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. On Monday, the Special Task Force of Delhi Police detained Pradeep Sharma, also known as Boby (33), Mohit Arora (35), and Mukesh Sharma (44), as stated in an official communication.
Among the seized possessions were a solitary laptop, six cellular devices, an LED television, a network router, and an amount totaling Rs 20500. As per the authorities, a legal case has been initiated under the statutes of the Gambling Act at Krishna Nagar Police Station. It’s imperative to note that IPL betting stands as an unlawful activity in the context of the Prevention of Gambling Act and the Telegraph Act.
In the fixture, Delhi Capitals (DC) achieved their pinnacle score in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by amassing 257/4 against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Arun Jaitley Stadium last Saturday. The robust innings by Jake Fraser-McGurk, complemented by the energetic pace bowling exhibited by Rasikh Dar Salam, Mukesh Kumar, and Khaleel Ahmed, facilitated Delhi Capitals’ triumph over Mumbai Indians by a margin of 10 runs in the IPL 2024 edition.
Rasikh emerged as the standout performer for the home team, making a significant impact by claiming 3 wickets for 34 runs in this high-scoring encounter, while Mukesh also contributed with a three-wicket haul. For MI, Tilak Varma amassed 63 runs, whereas skipper Hardik Pandya notched 46 runs. In the initial batting innings, explosive performances by DC batsmen Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, and Shai Hope propelled the team to a colossal total of 257/4 against the formidable Mumbai Indians.