Mumbai Indians registered its second victory in the 17th edition of IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore lost their 5th game in the tournament. It was a high-scoring game but Mumbai Indians chased down the target in just 15.3 overs and the team won the game by keeping 7 wickets in hand. It is worth mentioning that Jasprit Bumrah presented an incredible bowling performance and he provided a breakthrough in the initial stage of the game as well. So let’s get into the article to check out the highly exciting moments of the match between Mumbai Indians versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A look back to the game between Mumbai Indians versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first in the middle and the game was in front of the home audience of Mumbai Indians and the decision was brilliant. Mumbai Indians started really well as Virat Kohli went back to the pavilion for just 3 and Jasprit Bumrah was the man who showed the way to the pavilion. While the captain of Royal challenges Bengaluru Faf du Plessis smashed 61 from just 40 and he was also dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah.
Will Jacks came out in the third position but went back to the pavilion after adding just 8 while Rajat Patidar contributed 50 on the board from his bat from just 26. Unfortunately, Glenn Maxwell disappointed once again as he went back to the pavilion without opening he is account. Having said that, Dinesh Karthik smashed 53 from 23 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished their innings at 196 with the loss of 8 wickets after 20 overs. That said, Jasprit Bumrah took 5 wickets in the game.
The high score never made Mumbai Indians under pressure as the opening pair of Mumbai Indians started really well and they took the side to 100 in just 9 overs. Ishan Kishan smashed 69 from 34 while Rohit Sharma added 38 from just 24. The amazing start was capitalized by other players as the players continued the big hittings.
Suryakumar Yadav announced his arrival by smashing 52 from just 19. Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma contributed 21 and 16 respectively and that was enough for Mumbai Indians to register 7 wickets victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru and they finished the game in just 15.3 overs.
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