All you wanted to know about Akash Madhwal
Akash Madhwal recorded the best bowling figures by an uncapped he has played in the IPL on Wednesday – five wickets for five runs in just 3.3 overs
Akash Madhwal of Uttarakhand roared loudly as he pulled off a magical feat with the ball in Chennai on Wednesday night. In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Eliminator, Madhwal bowled a dream spell as his five-wicket haul took Mumbai Indians closer to the Grand Finale as they beat Lucknow Super Giants (IPL) by 81 runs in the IPL Eliminator.
Madhwal set Chepauk on fire with his scintillating bowling performance, opening the floodgates for LSG in a tight chase of 183. He opened his account by dismissing Prerak Mankad and then struck twice in 10.th over to dismiss Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran, that too off consecutive balls. Madhwal hunted the likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Mohsin Khan to register the best bowling figures by an uncapped player played in the IPL – five wickets for five runs in just 3.3 overs. He is also the first player to take a five-wicket haul in the IPL playoffs.
Madhwal’s association with MI
The 29-year-old Madhwal, who represents Uttarakhand, was included in the last edition of the IPL as a replacement for the injured Suryakumar Yadav. However, he did not get a chance to start last year.
MI retained the services of the medium pacer for a base price of Rs 20 lakh and are looking to utilize him especially with the introduction of the impact player rules, which has proved to be a welcome addition in terms of entertainment factor but Also acted as a platform to give more players a chance to shine at the grandest stages of T20.
Madhwal’s debut against Punjab Kings was not impressive as the right-arm pacer conceded 30 runs and went wicketless. But the constant support from the captain and the team management eventually brought out the best in him. He took three wickets (3 for 31) against Gujarat Titans and then took 4 for 37 in the previous encounter against SRH at Wankhede.
Akash Madhwal took 5 wickets in the Eliminator, followed by 4 in the last league game which was a do or die game. It is great to see newcomers doing well. This is a season where many experienced guys have had great seasons and many newcomers have made a big mark.… pic.twitter.com/ofZI0yk8af– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 24, 2023
Madhwal’s figures in the domestic circuit
Akash Madhwal has played 10 first-class matches for Uttarakhand and has 12 wickets in his account. He has taken 18 wickets in 17 List-A matches and 37 wickets in 29 T20 matches.
