Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by Nine runs & grab 3rd win of IPL 2024

Jasprit brilliant bowling & SKY half-century lead MI to victory against PBKS

Jasprit Bumrah 3 wickets by conceding 21 runs in 4 overs

In the high-voltage clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), the Wankhede Stadium witnessed a spectacle that left fans on the edge of their seats. MI posted a formidable total of 192/7, thanks to stellar performances from Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Tilak Varma.

The innings began with an early setback for MI as Ishan Kishan departed early. However, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the ship with a fifty-plus partnership, setting the stage for a big score. Suryakumar continued his fine form in partnership with Tilak Varma, adding crucial runs to the board. Tim David and Hardik Pandya contributed with useful cameos, ensuring MI maintained momentum throughout.

PBKS, tasked with chasing 193 runs, faced a daunting challenge against MI's bowling attack led by Gerald Coetzee and Jasprit Bumrah. The top order crumbled under pressure, leaving PBKS reeling at 14/4 early in the innings. Despite the early setbacks, Shashank Singh and Harpreet Singh Bhatia showed resilience, stitching together a vital partnership to revive PBKS' hopes. However, MI's bowlers, particularly Shreyas Gopal and Bumrah, continued to chip away at the wickets, disrupting PBKS' momentum.

Ashutosh Sharma emerged as a beacon of hope for PBKS with a blistering knock of 61 runs including 7 sixes & 2 fours with 217.86 strike rate, supported by Harpreet Brar. They kept PBKS in contention, taking the match down to the wire.

Smashing Ashutosh 💥pic.twitter.com/ZlaKzxhlfs

— CRICGLOBE (@thecricglobe) April 18, 2024

In the final over, with just 12 runs required and one wicket in hand, the tension peaked. A runout sealed PBKS' fate, handing MI a hard-fought victory by 9 runs.

Mumbai win in Last over thriller 🤹

📷 @ipl #PBKSvMI pic.twitter.com/BkUIP5eqWH

— CRICGLOBE (@thecricglobe) April 18, 2024

While MI would be relieved with the win, they would also reflect on missed opportunities to seal the game earlier. The match showcased the resilience of both teams and underscored the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.

As the IPL 2024 season going at mid, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and nail-biting finishes, making every match a must-watch spectacle.