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IPL 2023: Mumbai chased the target of 215 in 18.5 overs
Published - 4-MAY-2023 5:18 IST | Updated - 15-APR-2024 1:4 IST

Mumbai chased the target of 215 in 18.5 overs
Mumbai Indians, the 5-time champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), have returned to form this season. The team defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets at their home ground. MI achieved the target of 215 runs in 18.5 overs. Suryakumar Yadav scored 66 off 31 balls and Ishaan Kishan played match-winning innings of 75 off 41 balls.
Both were dismissed before winning the team, but Tilak Verma and Tim David finished the match. Tilak hit a winning six of 102 metres. Liam Livingstone scored 82 and Jitesh Sharma scored 49 runs from Punjab. With this win, Mumbai has reached number six in the points table.
Surya-Ishaan proved small score of 215 runs
Electing to bat first after losing the toss, Liam Livingstone scored 82 and Jitesh Sharma scored 49 runs from Punjab. Both remained not out and took the team's score to 214. Chasing the target of 215 runs, Mumbai lost 2 wickets in the powerplay. Suryakumar Yadav, who landed at number-4, made a century partnership with Ishaan Kishan. Both hit big shots and put the Punjab bowlers under pressure. Surya was dismissed for 66 and Ishaan for 75, but they had brought their team close to victory.
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