Mumbai Indians defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in a crucial match of the Indian Premier League to move to the second spot in the Points Table.
MI have returned to performing at their best. Following a typical sluggish beginning to the season, the five-time champions have gained momentum, achieving five consecutive victories that has placed them in the top-four of the points table.
LSG had won the elected to field first
Earlier, Rishabh Pant, the captain of Lucknow Super Giants, won the toss and chose to field first against MI. LSG sidelined Shardul Thakur and introduced Mayank Yadav. Mumbai inducted Karn Sharma and Corbin Bosch.
Rohit Sharma lost his wicket early to Mayank Yadav. However, Will Jacks and Rickelton stitched out a crucial 55-run partnership for the second wicket.
Rickleton, Suryakumar led Mumbai Indians to 215/7
A quickfire half-century by Suryakumar Yadav and Ryan Rickelton’s 58, along with some crucial contributions down the order by Naman Dhir and Corbin Bosch helped MI to reach a massive 215/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Rickelton top-scored with 58 from 32 deliveries, while Suryakumar Yadav contributed 54 off 28. Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan each claimed two wickets for Lucknow Super Giants.
In reply, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh built a good partnership to guide Lucknow Super Giants’ comeback after an initial setback. Nonetheless, Will Jacks subsequently took two wickets in one over to hinder LSG. This happened after Bumrah took an early wicket for MI by dismissing Aiden Markram for 9.
Jasprit Bumrah takes 4 as LSG were bowled out for 161
Jasprit Bumrah placed Mumbai Indians firmly in command of the game by claiming three wickets in a single over, effectively extinguishing Lucknow Super Giants’ chances in their pursuit of 216. Bumrah took a 4-fer in the match.
Trent Boult took 3 wickets, with Will Jacks claiming 2, and debutant Corbin Bosch also snaring a wicket, limiting LSG to only 161/9 in their 20 overs.
