MI vs PBKS: Bumrad’s fast bowling stopped Punjab Kings for less runs
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Bumrah and Nathan Coulter Nile bowling helps Mumbai Indians restrict PBKS to low score. South African Markram and Deepak Hooda tried to fight back a bit. But on this day, Mumbai bowlers did not give an inch to the opposing batsmen
Punjab Kings – 135/6
#Abu Dhabi: On Tuesday, the battle for survival of the playoffs was close to two teams. After winning the toss, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma did the right thing by deciding to bowl shortly after the start of the Punjab innings. Rahul and Mandeep did not make a bad start. But Mandeep (15) is lbw to Krunal Pandya. Chris Gayle dropped to number three. It seemed that the Jamaican star would show his usual aggressive game against the big opposition today.
He disappointed. Hardik Pandya was caught by the hands of national team-mate Kieron Pollard. A team’s batting line-up has no end of problems when Chris Gayle scores 1 run. Captain Rahul returned in the same over. He got out after hitting Pollard through mid-wicket. His collection is 21.
Nicolas Puran, another Caribbean, disappointed. LBW by Bumrah for 2 runs. Then South African Markram and Deepak Hooda tried to fight back. But on this day, Mumbai bowlers did not give an inch to the opposing batsmen. Rohit Sharma changed the bowling wisely. But Markram fought as hard as he could. But Rahul Chahar’s ball went back to bowled. His collection is 42.
By returning the real batsman of Punjab, Mumbai Indians sat on the head again. Champions make comebacks when their backs are against the wall. No matter how difficult the challenge is, they never give up. Mumbai Indians showed that today, at least in terms of the first innings. Coulter D Neil bowled well in place of Milon. This Australian showed his experience by keeping the ball in a great place in the death over.
Bumrah took two wickets. Deepak Hooda is out for 28. After that, there was nothing special for Punjab to do. Mumbai’s death bowling was so good, Punjab did not hit a single boundary in the last four overs. Rohit Sharma should give away this run easily if there is no accident.
