Mohsin Khan’s last-over strike helps LSG beat Mumbai Indians by 5 runs (Sportzpix)
Mumbai Indians suffered a five-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants as Mohsin Khan defended 11 runs in the final over.
Mohsin Khan defended 11 runs in the final over as Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 5 runs to stay alive in the race for the IPL 2023 playoffs and dash MI’s hopes of finishing in the top two spots on the points table Gave. Marcus Stoinis smashed a 47-ball 89 to help LSG post 177/3 and in reply, the five-time IPL champions could only muster 172/5.
Tim David hit a 19-ball 32 but Mohsin failed to hold his side and successfully defended 11 runs in the final over. Naveen-ul-Haq turned the tide in Mumbai’s favor by conceding 19 runs in the final over but the LSG pacer proved to be the difference maker.
Earlier, Yash Thakur picked up 2 wickets while Ravi Bishnoi also picked up a couple of wickets after coming off the blocks to tame MI. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan stitched together a 90-run partnership, but their death bowling once again cost them dearly.
Earlier, Rohit had opted to bat after winning the toss, a decision fully justified by his bowlers as Jason Behrendorff struck twice in his over to dismiss Deepak Hooda and Prerak Mankad early.
Piyush Chawla dismissed Quinton de Kock after 16 runs but LSG skipper Krunal Pandya played a key role with the bat, scoring 49 off 42 balls to steady the ship.
Pandya was retired hurt, Nicholas Pooran joined Stoinis in the middle, the Australian all-rounder was in devastating form as Stoinis smashed an unbeaten 89 to take his side to 56 runs in the last three overs.
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Rohit and Ishan got their team off to a brisk start but once the Mumbai Indians opener got out, they lost momentum completely. David took his side into the run with his ferocious hitting but eventually they fell short by 5 runs and his Achilles heel, death bowling once again hurt the record IPL champions.