In an electrifying 25th match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Mumbai Indians (MI) showcased their prowess by clinching a convincing 7-wicket victory against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 11th.

The Bowling Marvel: Jasprit Bumrah’s Stellar Show

Jasprit Bumrah, known for his lethal bowling, did not disappoint. His remarkable figures of 5/21 were instrumental in setting up MI’s win. Bumrah’s mastery over yorkers, fullish deliveries, and low full-tosses bamboozled the RCB batsmen, earning him the prestigious Purple Cap for the season with a total of 10 wickets.

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MI’s Batting Frenzy: Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav’s Explosive Innings

Chasing a formidable target of 197, the Mumbai Indians needed a strong start, and the openers delivered precisely that. Ishan Kishan’s blistering 69 off 34 balls, coupled with Suryakumar Yadav’s rapid 52 off 19, laid the foundation for a memorable chase. Their innings were filled with awe-inspiring shots that demoralized the RCB bowlers, setting the stage for a comfortable chase that concluded in just 15.3 overs.

Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik’s Valiant Efforts

Earlier, RCB, after being put into bat, posted a competitive total of 196/8, thanks to half-centuries from Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, and a fiery finish by Dinesh Karthik. Du Plessis’ 61 off 40 balls and Karthik’s rapid 53 off 23 balls in the death overs showcased their intent and capability, even as Bumrah wreaked havoc with his bowling.

The Early Setback and a Recovery

RCB’s innings didn’t start as they would have hoped, with their in-form batter and former captain, Virat Kohli, departing early for just three runs. The initial setbacks saw RCB at a precarious 23/2. However, partnerships in the middle, especially the crucial one between Du Plessis and Karthik, propelled them to a competitive total, setting the stage for an enthralling chase.

MI vs RCB at Wankhede
IPL 2023: RCB (199/6) lost to MI (200/4) with 21 balls to spare
IPL 2024: RCB (196/6) lost to MI (199/3) with 27 balls to spare

Five 50+ scores in an IPL match (the most)
PK vs RR Sharjah 2020
RCB vs MI Dubai 2020
RCB vs LSG Bengaluru 2023
CSK vs KKR Kolkata 2023
RCB vs MI Mumbai WS 2024

Fastest 50s for MI in IPL (balls faced)
16 I Kishan vs SRH Abu Dhabi 2021
17 K Pollard vs KKR Mumbai WS 2016
17 I Kishan vs KKR Kolkata 2018
17 K Pollard vs CSK Delhi 2021
17 H Pandya vs KKR Kolkata 2019
17 Suryakumar Yadav vs RCB Mumbai WS 2024

Fifty inside Powerplay for MI (IPL)
Sanath Jayasuriya 59 vs CSK Wankhede 2008
Lendl Simmons 50 vs PK Mohali 2015
Ishan Kishan 63 vs SRH Abu Dhabi 2021
Ishan Kishan 55 vs RCB Wankhede 2024

Highest scoring rate in Powerplay in IPL 2024
11.33 KKR
10.70 MI
10.67 SRH
9.07 DC
8.77 CSK

IPL 2024 Points Table after MI vs RCB match