In a thrilling match at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 9 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday.
Suryakumar Yadav propels Mumbai to a competitive total
After being asked to bat first, Mumbai posted a massive total of 192/7 in their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav was the star for MI, scoring a brilliant 78 off 53 balls, laced with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Former skipper Rohit Sharma provided a quickfire 36 off 25 balls at the top, but the rest of the batting order faltered against a disciplined Punjab bowling attack.
Harshal Patel bagged three wickets for 31 runs in his quota of 4 overs while PBKS skipper Sam Curran picked up a couple of scalps. Kagiso Rabada secured only a single wicket.
Jasprit Bumrah outshines Abhishek Sharma’s heroics
In reply, Punjab’s chase never quite got into a smooth rhythm. Openers Curran and Prabhsimran Singh fell cheaply, leaving the middle order with a mountain to climb. Ashutosh Sharma, however, played a blinder of a knock, scoring a rapid 61 off just 28 deliveries. Shashank Singh (41 off 25) also chipped in with a valuable knock, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Harpreet Brar‘s late cameo of 21 runs wasn’t enough for Punjab as they were eventually bowled out for 183 runs in 19.1 overs.
Jasprit Bumrah was the star with the ball for Mumbai, taking a brilliant three-wicket haul for 21 runs in 4 overs. Gerald Coetzee also bagged three scalps while conceding 32 runs.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
𝑱𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐 𝒓𝒆 😍💙#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #PBKSvMI pic.twitter.com/prCJmNlHMd
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 18, 2024
If I could anoint Jasprit Bumrah with a fast bowling PHD, I would. He is a terrific communicator, Knowledgable & articulate. I’d then have him hold bowling lectures to young for aspiring seam bowlers across the country at all levels. I wouldn’t wait until he retired. #professor.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) April 18, 2024
Once again @Jaspritbumrah93 gets Mumbai out of trouble. What a player!
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) April 18, 2024
What an exciting match Mohali witnessed tonight!! PBKS looked like running away with it, but MI bowlers wreaked havoc in the death overs!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 18, 2024
MUMBAI INDIANS MOVES TO 7th IN THE POINTS TABLE 💥 pic.twitter.com/1SZTkinJDb
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 18, 2024
A thrilling games comes to an end 🔥#ipl2024 #PBKSvMI
Scorecard: https://t.co/m9adGAraf0 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/xiXGxlJfQ2
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 18, 2024
The thriller was artificial – barring Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, this Punjab batting order has been an NPA. Don’t remember when were they so timid ever #PBKSvMI #MIvsPBKS
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 18, 2024
A strong effort but we fall short! 💔#PBKSvMI #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi #TATAIPL2024 pic.twitter.com/JDOSzpQkuM
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 18, 2024
Most runs added after 6th wicket in IPL chase
106 – Punjab Kings v MI, TODAY
105 – Sunrisers Hyderabad v GT, 2023
104 – Delhi Capitals v MI, 2017
103 – Rajasthan Royals v KKR, 2024
100 – Mumbai Indians v PBKS, 2015#IPL2024pic.twitter.com/iUK0eTcFZE
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) April 18, 2024
Punjab Kings and heartbreaks/gut-wrenching losses. Never-ending tale for their fans and Preity Zinta madam 🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) April 18, 2024
MI pull off the win by 9 runs in the final over but boy, they were scared there for a bit! #PBKSvMI
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) April 18, 2024
Also WATCH: Prabhsimran Singh takes a breathtaking flying catch to get rid of Suryakumar Yadav in PBKS vs MI clash | IPL 2024
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