Josh Weiner
In a thrilling encounter at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians set a formidable target of 216 runs for Lucknow Super Giants. Batting first, MI posted a total of 215/7 in their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led the charge with a brilliant half-century, scoring 67 runs off 43 balls. Ryan Rickelton also contributed significantly, adding 53 runs to the total. Naman Dhir and Corbin Bosch provided the finishing touches with quick-fire cameos, ensuring MI reached a challenging total. (MI vs LSG)
In response, Lucknow Super Giants faced early setbacks, losing key wickets to Jasprit Bumrah. Despite a valiant effort from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, who steadied the innings, LSG fell short of the target. The team managed to score 156/8 in 18.2 overs, handing MI a victory by 59 runs.
This win marks Mumbai Indians’ fifth consecutive victory, solidifying their position in the mid-table and boosting their momentum as the tournament progresses.
