Mumbai Indians (MI) bowled pretty well in the backend of the game in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The 67th game of the tournament between the teams is underway at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians opted to field first and they had a solid start with the ball as they picked three early wickets and left the Lucknow Super Giants tottering at 69/3. They were on top with the ball at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai but after that, they came under pressure.
Nicholas Pooran (75) changed the course of the game with his brutal batting in the middle order. He took the attack to the Mumbai Indians bowlers as he came out all guns blazing and along with KL Rahul (55) brought their team back into the game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The duo added 109 runs partnership but after that, Nuwan Thushara and Piyush Chawla joined hands and brought Mumbai Indians back in the game. Not only they did do that but the Hardik Pandya-led side also completed a team hattrick at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Nuwan Thushara removed Nicholas Pooran on the 5th ball of the 17th over. The batter tried to hit The bowler out of the park but was caught by Suryakumar Yadav at the boundary ropes. On the very next ball, the pacer sent Arshad Khan packing as well to take two in two wickets.
The fast bowled a full delivery that was wide outside off. Arshad Khan went for the loft but the ball caught the toe end of the bat and went high in the sky. Nehal Wadhera went to his left from cover. Although he dropped it the 1st time but hung on to the rebound.
On the first ball of the next over, Piyush Chawla removed KL Rahul. The Lucknow Super Giants skipper went for a big sweep and the ball caught the top edge and went straight to the fielder at short fine-leg as Mumbai Indians took three wickets in three balls.
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Similar situation to ones I’ve been in over the years – Nicholas Pooran after his innings
Nicholas Pooran talked about innings and stated that he has been in such situations many times in his career and also talked about his six-hitting ability. He admitted that they have put on a good score and he wants the bowlers for enjoy. He added:
“Similar situation to ones I’ve been in over the years. I’ve been training a lot and practicing hitting a lot of sixes. Blessed that I’m talented in that. I always enjoy myself and want to be the best version of myself.
“Need to understand where the game is going and how everyone else is playing as well. Today is all about enjoying and having fun, not much to tell the bowlers. It’s about executing our plans. I’d very much want this to be a good score,” he concluded.
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