In a significant match at Wankhede Stadium, MI faced DC, with the latter needing to chase down a target of 181 runs. However, DC struggled right from the start, losing key players Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul early, which put them under immense pressure. The situation escalated when Abishek Porel was dismissed, leading to allegations that the Mumbai Indians had engaged in unfair play. Observers noted that the camera angles suggested Porel's feet were still on the ground when the bails were dislodged.

The dismissal of Abishek Porel stirred significant debate, as many believed that the Mumbai Indians had acted unjustly. Initial camera footage seemed to indicate that Porel's feet were grounded after the bails fell. However, subsequent side-angle replays clarified that his leg was indeed off the ground, confirming his dismissal. Consequently, the accusations against MI for cheating during the match are unfounded. Porel's wicket left DC struggling at 27 for three, allowing Mumbai to gain a stronghold in the game.