‘Astonishing hitting’: Tim David’s final-over heroics seals Mumbai Indians victory

Chasing 213 for victory, Mumbai’s Suryakumar Yadav hit 55 (29) earlier than David smashed a hat-trick of sixes within the final over from West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder in his explosive blitz to steer the crew house with three balls to spare.

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David starred in an unbeaten 62-run stand with Tilak Varma, who hit 29 (21), for a file chase at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium within the second match of the day that ended near midnight.

Skipper Rohit Sharma praised David’s hitting prowess after the Aussie was in comparison with former Mumbai big-hitter Kieron Pollard, who’s now the crew’s batting coach.

“Big shoes to fill, Polly for so many years won us so many championships,” Sharma, winner of 5 IPL trophies with Mumbai, stated after the win.

“But Tim has so much ability and power. In the back end, having that power keeps the bowler thinking.”

The left-handed Jaiswal turned on the warmth with a six off Cameron Green after which Jofra Archer as he went on to attain 124 off 62 balls — his maiden T20 ton.

The 21-year-old Jaiswal, who bought avenue meals and lived in tents to pursue his cricket dream, steered the inaugural IPL champions to 7-212 after he reached his century off 53 balls.

The effort appeared a becoming knock for the particular match till Suryakumar, a T20 sensation who has endured an odd match to date, got here to life together with his fifty off 24 balls.

Suryakumar smashed eight fours and two sixes till an outstanding catch by Sandeep Sharma, who sprinted from brief fine-leg to hold on to the ball, ended his innings.

But David and the left-handed Varma saved up the cost on a big-scoring day. Jaiswal was nonetheless named Player of the Match and credited his arduous work and hours within the health club for the on-field outcome.

Mumbai misplaced Sharma for 3 on his thirty sixth birthday, earlier than Ishan Kishan (28 off 23 balls) and Green (44 off 26 balls) arrange the chase of their partnership of 62.

“Yeah, we needed a result,” David stated.

“So, it’s an amazing feeling, the crowd was going crazy for us. So, when we get up and flying at the Wankhede, there’s no better feeling.

“We’ve probably not played our best game for the last couple of matches. To see how the boys went about it, it’s awesome for us and to see how excited the boys are, it feels really good.”

Earlier within the day, Zimbabwe batter Sikandar Raza helped Punjab Kings pull off a shocking last-ball win to edge out Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets in a match that additionally recorded over 400 runs.

Chasing 201 for victory, Liam Livingstone (40), Sam Curran (29) and Jitesh Sharma (21) performed attacking cameos earlier than Pakistan-born Raza sealed Punjab’s win together with his unbeaten 13.

Sri Lanka quick bowler Matheesha Pathirana was tasked with bowling the ultimate over, with Punjab needing 9 to win. Raza acquired three runs off the ultimate ball, his arms outstretched in celebration.

Punjab moved to fifth within the desk, one spot beneath Chennai, whereas reigning champions Gujarat Titans prime the standings.

Devon Conway’s 92 off 52 balls proved to be in useless after the left-handed New Zealand opener steered Chennai to 4-200, having elected to bat first.

“The last few overs when we were batting, we could have gotten 10-15 more,” stated Chennai skipper M.S. Dhoni, who completed the innings with two large sixes in his 13-run blitz.

“Our bowling needed some cushion.”

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