IPL 2024: Key points, Match 25, MI vs RCB

Mumbai Indians decimate Royal Challengers Bangalore with an impressive display of batting and bowling prowess. Mumbai chased down RCB’s target of 197 with ease.

IPL 2024: Key points, Match 25, MI vs RCB
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Published Apr 12, 2024, 10:01 am IST

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In an electrifying match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians showcased their dominance, clinching a resounding victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore today. From the very toss until the final delivery, Mumbai Indians controlled the game, leaving RCB struggling in their wake. Led by Jasprit Bumrah‘s outstanding five-wicket haul, Mumbai’s bowlers dismantled RCB’s batting lineup, restricting them to 196/8.

Chasing a challenging target of 197, Mumbai Indians’ batters put on a spectacular display, completely outclassing RCB’s bowling attack. Opening batsmen Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan set the tone with a blazing start, forging a formidable 101-run partnership. Ishan Kishan’s explosive innings of 69 runs off just 34 deliveries, studded with seven boundaries and five sixes, laid the foundation for Mumbai’s victory.

Suryakumar Yadav makes an amazing comeback

Following Ishan’s onslaught, Suryakumar Yadav took charge and continued the onslaught, unleashing an onslaught of boundaries and sixes. His blistering knock of 53 runs from 19 balls, including five fours and four sixes, propelled Mumbai Indians closer to the target. Rohit Sharma’s contribution of 38 runs off 24 balls further bolstered Mumbai’s innings.

Hardik hits the final shot

With dew setting in, the pitch became more conducive for batting, enabling Mumbai’s batsmen to score freely. Hardik Pandya capitalized on the favorable conditions, smashing 21 runs off just six balls, including three towering sixes, to seal the victory for Mumbai Indians with 27 deliveries and seven wickets to spare.

In contrast, Royal Challengers Bangalore struggled to contain Mumbai’s rampant batting lineup and failed to make an impact with the ball. Despite Dinesh Karthik’s valiant effort in the death overs, RCB couldn’t defend their total against Mumbai’s formidable batting display.

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Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the hero for Mumbai Indians with a stellar bowling performance, claiming five crucial wickets for just 21 runs. Bumrah’s early breakthroughs, including the prized wicket of Virat Kohli, set the tone for Mumbai’s dominant display with the ball. His exceptional spell disrupted RCB’s innings and paved the way for Mumbai’s comprehensive victory.

Overall, Mumbai Indians’ all-round performance, led by Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, propelled them to a commanding win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, maintaining their momentum in the tournament.

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Cricket analysisHardik PandhyaIPL 2024Ishan KishanJasprit BumrahMI vs RCBMumbai IndiansRohit SharmaSuryakumar Yadav

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