In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Mumbai Indians (MI) defꦗeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 wickets a꧟t the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. After winning the toss, Mumbai Indians elected to bowl and their decision seemed to pay off initially before Punjab batters bounced back to a massive total of 214/3 in their 20 overs.
Liam Livingstone was the standout performer for Punjab with a blistering knock of 82 runs off 42 balls, including 7 fours and 4 sixes. Jitesh Sharma also played a crucial role with a quickfire 49 off 27 balls. For Mumbai, Piyush Chawla was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 2🗹 wickets for 29 runs in his 4 o⛎vers.
In reply, MI got off to a poor start, losing Rohit Sharma for a duck in the first over. However, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav then took the game away from Punjab Kings with some brilliant batting. Kishan scored 75 runs off just 41 balls, including 7 fours and 4 sixes, while Yadav made 66 runs off 31 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. In the end, Mumbai Indians chased down the target with 7 balls to spare, thanks to a quickfire cameo from Tilak Varma, who scored 26 runs off just 10 balls.
For Punjab Kings, Nathan Ellis was the most successful bowler, picking up 2 wickets for 34 runs in his 4 overs. However, it wasn’t enough to stop Mumbai Indians from securing a much-needed victory.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
That's that from Match 46. register a 6-wicket win against to add to crucial points to their tally. chase down the target in 18.5 overs.
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Mumbai Indians bat♋ting line up is scary. Back to back 200 chases 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
What a powerhouse of talent this young man is!! Mohali got lit up by some serious fireworks from him, & !! Kudos to Piyush Chawla for delivering a yet another brilliant spell𝐆! Great chase from !!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
This is what brand of cricket is all about. What a commendable victory✌️Pocket Dynamo 🧜Ishan and SKY were outstanding as always. The finishing touch given by Tim and Tilak.. Very very proud of this bunch 🤩💙
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R)
Mumbai Indians in the last 7 matches in IPL 2023:
Won
Won
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
WonRohit Men is back in business.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
🔹Today💞, PBKS becomes the first team to score 200+ totals in 4 consecutive IPL matches.
🔹Today, MI becomes the first team to concede 200+ totals in 4 consecutive IPL matches.
🔹PBKS later equalled the record in same match.— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
🔹Today, PBKS becomes the first team to score 200+ totals in 4 conse꧅cutive IPL matches.
🔹Today, MI becomes the first team to concede 200+ totals in 4 consecutive IPL matches.
🔹PBKS later equalled the record in same match.— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
What a chase by Mumbai Indians 🔥🤯
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Brilliant insane chase from Greatest chasing victory …
— Sandesh …. (@sandeshrock31)
𝓀The winning celebration by Tilak Varma and Tim David.
— Chandra Shekar (@Shekar4266)
Our Pocket Dynamo💣💥 is back (hope not for a match🤞). Superb तोड़फोड़ batting performance by & 🤌🏼🫶🏼.
Well done 💙👍🏼.
Captain , plz not go quickly in dugout, stay on crease and make some big scores🐈🔴.🙏🏼— Saurabh Bhagirathi (@skbhagirathi)
Our Pocket Dynamo💣💥 is back (hope not for a match🤞). Superb तोड़फोड़ batting performance by & 🤌🏼🫶🏼.
Well done 💙👍🏼.
Captain , plz not go quickly in dugout, ꧑stay on crease and make🍌 some big scores.🙏🏼— Saurabh Bhagirathi (@skbhagirathi)
Feeling really sad for Shikhar Dhawan 💔 | |
— Krish (Annabel🌳 Sutherland Stan) (@14𒊎3NotOut)
The winning celebration by Tilak Varma and Tജim David.💫
— Virat chaudhary (@_Viratchaudhary)
🙈Mumbai Indians Win Like Boss, Chases With Fulllll AGGRESSION,. Chased 215 like 130.
— AnuP MaHapatrA🇮🇳 (@am_i_anup)
Chased down 215 with an over to spare… … wow..just wow 👏👏👏👏
— Adrian Kivumbi. (@JustAdree)