New Delhi: Remarkable bowling performances from the bowlers and a quick 25-ball half-century from Ishan Kishan helped defending champions Mumbai Indians thrash Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets to reach fifth place in the IPL 2021 points table.
Earlier, the lethal trio of James Neesham (4 for 14), Nathan Coulter-Nile (3 for 12) and Jasprit Bumrah dominated the ball with just 40 runs in 12 overs to restrict Mumbai to 90. Took 9 wickets. 9. Evin Lewis scored the highest 24 runs for Rajasthan.
Apart from Ishan Kishan, captain Rohit Sharma helped Mumbai Indians to get off to a good start. He scored 22 runs in 13 balls with the help of 2 sixes and a four. Mumbai’s net run rate has improved a lot after the big win over Rajasthan.
Mumbai’s net run rate is now -0.05 with -12 points and if Kolkata Knight Riders lose their last league match and Mumbai win their last match, then they have a chance to qualify for IPL 14 playoffs on the basis of net run rate. will have a chance.
Mumbai fast bowlers performed brilliantly. Nathan Coulter-Nile took 4 wickets for 14 runs. Neesham took 3 wickets for 12 runs and Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets.
RR playing XI: Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Shivam Dube, Glenn Phillips, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Kuldip Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Shreyas Gopal, Mustafizur Rahman
MI playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
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