Liam Livingstone’s lone efforts end Rohit Sharma’s quickfire knock, putting PBKS in command. Rohit smashed four fours and three sixes in 27 deliveries to score 44 runs.
Mumbai Indians faced Punjab Kings in the 31st match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in a contest that saw the visitors do a phoenix rising while batting in the first innings. They scored nearly 70 runs in the three overs from 16 to 19 to post a massive total of 214/8.
In response, Mumbai Indians suffered an early setback when opener Ishan Kishan dismissed by Arshdeep Singh in the second over. However, it was the other opener and skipper, Rohit Sharma, who remained firm and carried the proceedings forward for the home team. He put together a 76-run stand with MI’s Australian recruit Cameron Green in just 50 deliveries.
Rohit took leadership of the chase, smashing four fours and three sixes in 27 deliveries to score 44 runs. He appeared to be in top form, utilizing every nook and cranny of the field to maximize the impact of his spectacular innings. His stint on the crease, though, was cut short by PBKS’ ambivert spinner Liam Livingstone.
Livingstone got the best of Rohit in an individual effort on the third delivery of the tenth over. Catching Sharma’s retaliation shot off his own bowling efforts to send the opposing skipper back to the pavilion. His dismissal decreased the Indians’ score to 84/2.
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Cameron Green’s valiant knock keeps MI alive
Following Rohit’s fall, Green grabbed hold of the chase, working miracles with the willow for the second time in the tournament to keep MI’s hopes alive.
Green hit six fours and three sixes as the 23-year-old scored 67 runs from 43 balls with a strike rate of 155.81. His compatriot Nathan Elllis got rid of the swashbuckling allrounder, who was caught by opposing skipper Sam Curran in the 16th over to reduce MI to 159/3.
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