Chandigarh : Mumbai Indians defeat Punjab Kings by 9 runs in a close thriller at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Chandigarh.
Chasing 193, Punjab Kings succumbed to Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee.
From 77/6 it was a show played by Shashank Singh(41) and Ashutosh Sharma (61). Even after Shashank’s dismissal, Ashutosh Sharma continued to bash MI bowlers single handedly, also built partnership with Harpreet Brar(21) who supported him efficiently.
PBKS came to a stage where they required 28 off 4 overs. It was from this moment that MI again turned the game, with help of Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee’s death bowling, ultimately Punjab were all out on 183 , falling short by just 9 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah was adjourned the Man of the Match for his 3-fer.
In 1st innings, MI Batting 1st , Surya Kumar Yadav did shine once again, scoring 78 (53). Rohit Sharma (36), Tilak Varma (34), also accompanied him, taking the score to 192-7 at the end of 20 overs.
For his economical three-wicket haul in a high-scoring affair, Purple Cap Holder @Jaspritbumrah93 receives the Player of the Match award 🏆
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Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
MI : 192-7 (20)
Surya Kumar Yadav : 78 (53)
PBKS
Harshal Patel : 3-31
2nd Innings :
PBKS : 183 (19.1)
Ashutosh Sharma : 61(28)
MI
Jasprit Bumrah : 3-21
Gerald Coetzee : 3-32
Result : Mumbai Indians win by 9 runs
