IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said that his team's fielding, apart from the batsmen and bowlers, had made it to the top of the points table with an easy 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. Also played an important role in the victory.
Mumbai scored 193 for four from Surya Kumar Yadav's 47-ball unbeaten 79 with the help of 11 fours and two sixes. Apart from playing the best innings of his IPL career, he also scored an unbroken 76-run partnership in the six overs for the fifth wicket with Hardik Pandya (30 not out off 19 balls), which helped Mumbai reach 60 runs in the last four overs.
In reply, the Royals' team in front of Bumrah (four wickets for 20 runs), James Pattinson (two wickets for 19 runs) and Bolt (two wickets for 26 runs) in front of the sharp bowling of Jose Butler (70) in 18.1 overs. Was reduced to 136 runs. During the Royals innings, Kieron Pollard made a superb catch by Maheepal Lomore while Butler, substitute Roy Supt.
After making a hat-trick of victory, Rohit said, "We play with our strength. We have a level team. We have faith in every player because we know that they are very talented. The conditions were very helpful for our fast bowlers. The ball was moving and it is good to have players in the team who can take advantage of such situations. When we came here, we did not know how the situation would be and whether the fast bowlers would get help or not, ”he said.“ The fielding was fantastic. We are proud of this. After coming here, we have worked hard on fielding. I am happy that we were able to catch a great catch.
Praising Surya Kumar, Rohit said, "I knew he was going to play such an innings." I spoke to him today before the match. He was batting brilliantly in the last few matches. It is all about playing shots and today he played perfect shots. "The Royals got off to a poor start and the team lost three wickets for 12 runs in the third over. Team captain Steve Smith feels that his team is continuously failing to start well.
Smith said, "I think losing quick wickets does not help." We have not started well in the last three games. Apart from Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer, our other players will have to improve their performance. ”Smith hoped that star all-rounder Ben Stokes would soon play for the side, who are currently undergoing separation.
He said, "Stokes is not far from joining the team. I hope that before he plays, we will be able to register some wins and get the rhythm. I don't think we need to be afraid. We just have to implement our plan and play good cricket for a long time.
Man of the match elected Surya Kumar, while batting Jofra Archer was hit in the head, but he said that he is feeling better now. He said, "I feel better now." I felt that I would play a good innings in this match. In the last few matches, I was getting out by my mistake. I believe in myself and I tried to bat till the end today.
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