Bumrah's super over wins Mumbai the tiebreaker
A sensational Super Over from Jasprit Bumrah helped Mumbai Indians overcome a spirited comeback from Gujarat Lions, and join Kolkata Knight Riders at the top of the table
A sensational Super Over from Jasprit Bumrah helped Mumbai Indians overcome a spirited comeback from Gujarat Lions, and join Kolkata Knight Riders at the top of the table
Commentator: Nikhil Kalro
00.20 The first super over of the season, another pleasure to watch and bring to you. We'll be back in less than 15 hours for another double-header. See you then.
12.08am Splendid execution. Under a lot of pressure, a lot of frustration after a free-hit, but Bumrah never looked flustered. Mumbai were bailed out by Krunal and Bumrah. Lions fought, fought and scrapped their way in the latter half of their chase. A lot of frustration that Raina bowled four overs for 28 runs, but those overs slowed down the momentum, gave Mumbai the illusion of control with the game drifting along and then they were clutch in the last few overs through Faulkner and Thampi.
Krunal Pandya is the Man of the Match: "I feel I'm an allrounder, to contribute with bat, ball and in the field. The wicket wasn't easy, that you go in and hit big shots straightaway. About making sure we bat till the 20th over. When it was 2 ball, 2 runs, I tried for a big shot, but I had a chat with Malinga that I'll not go for a big shot."
Rohit Sharma, on his birthday: A good birthday present. First time part of the Super Over, something new for us. We got a good start, wicket was always going to get slower. Gujarat stuck to their plans and kept us guessing. Hats off to Krunal to be there, and finish, not finish the game, but hang around. We never had long partnerships going. Previous game doesn't matter too much. We never expected wicket to be so slow. Momentum plays a crucial part in this format. We've got great talent and about playing to our potential."
Raina: Yes, my heart is fine. Very exciting game. Bumrah bowled a very good over. With that reverse swing and accuracy, you can't do much. The wicket was pretty slow and we tried hard. We lost a couple of wickets up front but we bowled well. We came back really strongly, despite losing Tye. Honestly, we didn't put up a good score. All credit to the bowlers for bringing us back. I haven't seen Tye's injury yet."
Parthiv and Rohit are in the bowler's ear immediately. He looks calm. ....and Rohit comes in again before he bowls the last ball. It doesn't look like Bumrah is actually absorbing anything, to his credit
It looks like Bumrah will bowl. And Finch is ready to come out. Expectedly, McCullum will partner him. Finch taking strike.
Two dot balls for Mumbai, and one wasted ball. Will that be the difference? Faulkner is in coming down to the dugout...without pads on.
JC Buttler c Ishan Kishan b Faulkner
Rohit has come out, Buttler will take strike
KA Pollard c Finch b Faulkner
Faulkner goes over the wicket
three men behind square on the off side. Sweeper has moved to deep extra cover
Faulkner will bowl the Super Over. Pollard and Buttler are coming out.
So, both teams nominate three batsmen. One bowler. Mumbai will bat first. Lions are chasing again. It's the seventh tie in IPLs. What a game we've had so far.
KH Pandya run out 29 (40m 20b 2x4 1x6) SR: 145
1 off 1. They can't lose in regulation. What was Irfan doing a month ago? He needs to protect one in a thriller in the IPL now. He has to beat him with a wide yorker? It's all about execution now. Bat on ball almost wins this match. Sweeper cover comes up, around the wicket.
2 off 2. Mid-off goes back. There is no one at point. Has to be straight, otherwise this game is done. He can't even try to beat him with a wide yorker. McCullum intervenes.
Krunal on strike. Will he take the single if he gets it? Can he get a riskless two? These aren't very big boundaries. Krunal needs to hit one gap
JJ Bumrah run out 0 (3m 1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0
Last over. Krunal is on strike. Who'll bow? It's Irfan.
The Gujarat Lions fast bowler said he was unsure of the extent of the damage and hoped to learn more when he gets back home to Australia
Parthiv Patel smashed Irfan Pathan for 16 runs in the third over, en route to his 44-ball 70
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A sensational Super Over from Jasprit Bumrah helped Mumbai Indians overcome a spirited comeback from Gujarat Lions, and join Kolkata Knight Riders at the top of the table
With both teams loaded with power-hitters at the top, the onus is on the bowling units at a venue that favours run scoring