NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians clinched their second consecutive victory in the IPL 2024, overpowering the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Following the match, legendary cricketer and Mumbai Indians' team mentor Sachin Tendulkar took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to shower praise on the team's remarkable performance.
Tendulkar's words echoed the sentiments of cricket enthusiasts worldwide as he hailed the team's effort, saying, "Two wins on the trot now for @mipaltan after a tricky start to the tournament. @Jaspritbumrah93 was sensational, once again proving why he's the best in the business"
Tendulkar further lauded the fearless batting of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan during the powerplay overs, emphasizing their crucial role in reducing the required run rate. He also called captain Hardik Pandya's six to finish the chase as 'icing on the cake'.
He remarked, "@ImRo45 and @ishankishan51's fearless batting during the powerplay overs effectively reduced the required run rate. It was good to see @surya_14kumar hitting the ball so sweetly after his injury layoff. Lovely to have him back in the team, playing in top gear. @hardikpandya7 finishing the game off in style was the icing on the cake"
The match saw Mumbai Indians chasing down a challenging target of 197 with ease, courtesy of stellar performances from key players. Ishan Kishan's composed half-century, Suryakumar Yadav's aggressive batting, and Hardik Pandya's match-winning six were instrumental in Mumbai's victory.
Earlier in the game, Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling display, claiming an impressive 5/21, restricted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 196/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Tendulkar acknowledged Bumrah's stellar performance, affirming his status as one of the best bowlers in the world.
With this victory, Mumbai Indians ascend to the seventh position in the IPL 2024 points table, with four points from five matches, including two wins and three defeats. Despite a challenging start to the season, Mumbai Indians' recent performances have instilled confidence among fans and pundits alike.
1/9:Mumbai Indians thump Royal Challengers Bengaluru
<p>Mumbai Indians thump Royal Challengers Bengaluru</p>AFP
2/9:A starry reunion
<p>The electrifying contest witnessed passionate cheers for stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, along with intermittent boos for MI skipper Hardik Pandya.</p>AFP
3/9:Bumrah's Magical Spell
<p>Jasprit Bumrah's magical five-wicket haul dismantled RCB's batting lineup, stifling their run-scoring and paving the way for Mumbai Indians' dominant performance with the ball.</p>AFP
4/9:Karthik's Late Blitz
<p>Dinesh Karthik's late blitz, accompanied by crucial contributions from Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar, propelled RCB to a challenging total of 196/8.</p>AFP
5/9:Rohit and Kishan's Partnership
<p>Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan's explosive partnership of 101 runs off 53 balls for the first wicket laid a solid foundation for Mumbai Indians' emphatic victory, leaving RCB struggling to contain the onslaught.</p>AFP
6/9:Sensational SKY
<p>Suryakumar Yadav's scintillating 52 off 19 deliveries, adorned with four sixes and five fours, showcased his exquisite strokeplay as Mumbai Indians cruised past RCB's imposing target in just 15.3 overs.</p>AFP
7/9:Kishan's Explosive Innings
<p>Ishan Kishan's explosive knock of 69 runs off just 34 balls, embellished with seven boundaries and five towering sixes, set the tone for Mumbai Indians' chase, leaving RCB's bowlers reeling.</p>AFP
8/9:Mumbai Indians' Dominant Victory
<p>Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan led the charge with electrifying batting performances, propelling Mumbai Indians to a commanding seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru.</p>AFP
