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.
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