After a shaky start to their campaign in the ongoing 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, where they suffered back-to-back defeats, Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians roared back into form. Not just they managed to qualify for the playoffs in a sensational manner but they have now even defeated Lucknow Super Giants to enter the Eliminator 2 round. Mumbai Indians are now just 2 steps away from adding another trophy to their cabinet.
Mumbai Indians Put Up A Sensational Performance
While they have been clinical in their performances in all the departments, however, their development into the playoffs shocked many. They stunned one and all with a sensational win in the Eliminator 1 round against Lucknow Super Giants.
Defending a target of 183 runs at the iconic Chepauk Stadium, Mumbai bowled out Lucknow Super Giants for 101 runs with ease in 16.3 overs. And the major credit of this win goes to their trump card hero Akash Madhwal.
Akash Madhwal ran through the batting line-up of Lucknow and picked five wickets in the Eliminator 1 round to help Mumbai qualify for Eliminator 2. He dismissed opener Prerak Mankad (3), Ayush Badoni (1), Nicholas Pooran (0), Ravi Bishnoi (3), and Mohsin Khan (0).
Rohit Sharma Hailed Akash Madhwal
Meanwhile, after the match, MI captain Rohit Sharma was all praise for Akash Madhwal. Rohit was asked about Madhwal’s performance and how MI scouts players like him. Responding to this, Rohit said:
“Akash Madhwal was part of the season last year as a support bowler but we drafted him into the squad last year. He didn’t get to play. We knew what he had. Once Jofra was gone, we knew we needed somebody to bowl at the back end. Having seen him, I was confident he could get the job done for us. Lot of skills, good attitude, lot of character as well.”
He added: “Talking about scouts, we have seen so many guys have gone on to play for India and done well”,
Mumbai Indians will now face Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator 2 round at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 26th.
