Delhi back on top with seven-wicket win

The Delhi Daredevils won their sixth straight match, beating Mumbai Indians by seven wickets after Rajat Bhatia took three wickets and AB de Villiers (seen here) hit 50 not out, to go to the top of the Indian Premier League on  Friday.

Bhatia claimed 3-15 in four overs, while opening bowlers Dirk Nannes and Ashish Nehra took two wickets apiece at Buffalo Park to bowl out Mumbai for 116.

''It was very important to carry the momentum. Once you lose the momentum, it's very difficult to get it back,'' said Delhi stand-in captain Gautam Gambhir, before referring to injured regular captain Virender Sehwag. ''We know we are on top of the table now. We don't want to rush him because there are still important games ahead.''

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