The defending champions marched to the top spot with a 5-wickets victory against Bangalore, riding on Suryakuamr Yadav's brilliant knock in a run-chase. Mumbai is now becoming a first team to qualify for the playoffs with better run-rate.
Toss: Mumbai opted to bowl first
Team Changes: Josh Phillipe, Del Steyn and Shivam Dubey comes in (Bangalore)
Mumbai was unchanged
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Detailed Match Report
Bangalore off to a positive with Phillipe and Padikkal in middle. The new pair added 71 runs for the opening wicket, before Rahul Chahar strike in 8th over to get Phillipe out on 33. Bumrah got Virat Kohli to give a big blow to Bangalore and it was Bumrah's 100th Indian T20 League wicket. The middle-order was not convincing but Padikkal was excellent who made fine 74 off 45 balls. Bumrah was too good as he conceded just 14 runs and picked 3-wickets. Despite a Padikkal show, Mumbai restricted Bangalore to 164.
Mumbai started the chase on a positive note but Siraj struck for Bangalore with the wicket of De Cock. Chahal grabbed Ishan Kishan, followed by the stunning catch from Padikkal to get Saurabh Tiwary. With the run-rate pressure, Mumbai was in deep trouble. Suryakumar Yadav was in fine touch but Chahal got Krunal to put pressure on Mumbai. Suryakumar's approach put pressure on Bangalore and Mumbai avoided any blow. He completed his half-century and finished the match with ease.
Star Performer of the Match
Suryakumar Yadav is our star performer of the match. He was the lone warrior in Mumbai’s innings. The Mumbaikar picked length smartly and helped Mumbai to chase 165 on this tricky surface. He scored 79 off 43 balls, including 10 fours and 3 six.
Top 5 players who made an impact in the game
Devdutt Padikkal 74 (45)
Jasprit Bumrah 4-1-14-3
Suryakumar Yadav 79 (43)
Josh Phillipe 33 (24)
Mohammed Siraj 3.1-0-28-2
