Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings - 27th match result | IPL 2021

Mumbai Indians

219/6 (20 ov)

WON

Match 27th · #851
Sat, 01 May 2021 · 19:30 IST

Mumbai won by 6 wickets

Chennai Super Kings

218/4 (20 ov)

Delhi Match Stats

1st InningsChennai Super Kings

218/4 (20 ov)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2021	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras10 (7w, 1nb, 2lb)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total4/218 (20 overs, 10.9rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AT Rayudunot out	72	27	4	7	266.66	In 2021	136	6	13	Career	3795	314	145
IPL 2021 Runs 136 4s: 6 \| 6s: 13 Career Runs 3795 4s: 314 \| 6s: 145
RA Jadejanot out	22	22	2	0	100.00	In 2021	131	11	6	Career	2290	168	82
IPL 2021 Runs 131 4s: 11 \| 6s: 6 Career Runs 2290 4s: 168 \| 6s: 82
RD Gaikwadc HH Pandya b Boult	4	4	1	0	100.00	In 2021	196	25	5	Career	400	41	11
IPL 2021 Runs 196 4s: 25 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 400 4s: 41 \| 6s: 11
SK Rainac KH Pandya b Pollard	2	4	0	0	50.00	In 2021	123	9	8	Career	5491	502	202
IPL 2021 Runs 123 4s: 9 \| 6s: 8 Career Runs 5491 4s: 502 \| 6s: 202
F du Plessisc Bumrah b Pollard	50	28	2	4	178.57	In 2021	320	29	13	Career	2815	246	90
IPL 2021 Runs 320 4s: 29 \| 6s: 13 Career Runs 2815 4s: 246 \| 6s: 90
MM Alic †de Kock b Bumrah	58	36	5	5	161.11	In 2021	206	22	12	Career	561	45	38
IPL 2021 Runs 206 4s: 22 \| 6s: 12 Career Runs 561 4s: 45 \| 6s: 38

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2021	W	0s	Best	Career	W	0s
DS Kulkarni	4	0	48	0	12	7	3	4	In 2021	0	7	4/14	Career	86	410
IPL 2021 Wickets 0 Dots: 7 Career Wickets 86 Dots: 410
JDS Neesham	2	0	26	0	13	3	2	2	In 2021	0	3	3/18	Career	22	140
IPL 2021 Wickets 0 Dots: 3 Career Wickets 22 Dots: 140
JJ Bumrah	4	0	56	1	14	5	4	4	In 2021	6	64	4/14	Career	115	810
IPL 2021 Wickets 6 Dots: 64 Career Wickets 115 Dots: 810
RD Chahar	4	0	32	0	8	8	0	3	In 2021	11	60	4/27	Career	41	306
IPL 2021 Wickets 11 Dots: 60 Career Wickets 41 Dots: 306
TA Boult	4	0	42	1	11	10	4	3	In 2021	8	73	4/18	Career	71	535
IPL 2021 Wickets 8 Dots: 73 Career Wickets 71 Dots: 535
KA Pollard	2	0	12	2	6	4	1	0	In 2021	3	15	4/16	Career	139	289
IPL 2021 Wickets 3 Dots: 15 Career Wickets 139 Dots: 289

2nd InningsMumbai Indians

219/6 (20 ov)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2021	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras8 (7w, 1nb, 2lb)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total6/219 (20 overs, 10.95rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
DS Kulkarninot out	0	0	0	0	0.00	In 2021	0	0	0	Career	104	7	2
IPL 2021 Runs 0 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 104 4s: 7 \| 6s: 2
HH Pandyac du Plessis b Curran	16	7	0	2	228.57	In 2021	52	5	2	Career	1401	91	95
IPL 2021 Runs 52 4s: 5 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 1401 4s: 91 \| 6s: 95
JDS Neeshamc Thakur b Curran	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2021	0	0	0	Career	266	21	7
IPL 2021 Runs 0 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 266 4s: 21 \| 6s: 7
KH Pandyalbw b Curran	32	23	2	2	139.13	In 2021	100	8	4	Career	1100	103	44
IPL 2021 Runs 100 4s: 8 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 1100 4s: 103 \| 6s: 44
RG Sharmac Gaikwad b Thakur	35	24	4	1	145.83	In 2021	250	18	11	Career	5480	476	224
IPL 2021 Runs 250 4s: 18 \| 6s: 11 Career Runs 5480 4s: 476 \| 6s: 224
SA Yadavc †Dhoni b Jadeja	3	3	0	0	100.00	In 2021	173	22	5	Career	2197	243	63
IPL 2021 Runs 173 4s: 22 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 2197 4s: 243 \| 6s: 63
KA Pollardnot out	87	34	6	8	255.88	In 2021	168	11	13	Career	6242	403	406
IPL 2021 Runs 168 4s: 11 \| 6s: 13 Career Runs 6242 4s: 403 \| 6s: 406
Q de Kockc & b Ali	38	28	4	1	135.71	In 2021	155	15	3	Career	2114	216	79
IPL 2021 Runs 155 4s: 15 \| 6s: 3 Career Runs 2114 4s: 216 \| 6s: 79

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2021	W	0s	Best	Career	W	0s
DL Chahar	4	0	37	0	9	8	4	1	In 2021	8	518	4/13	Career	53	518
IPL 2021 Wickets 8 Dots: 518 Career Wickets 53 Dots: 518
RA Jadeja	3	0	29	1	10	5	0	3	In 2021	6	551	5/16	Career	120	551
IPL 2021 Wickets 6 Dots: 551 Career Wickets 120 Dots: 551
SN Thakur	4	0	56	1	14	4	4	3	In 2021	5	394	3/19	Career	51	394
IPL 2021 Wickets 5 Dots: 394 Career Wickets 51 Dots: 394
L Ngidi	4	0	62	0	16	3	5	5	In 2021	5	139	4/10	Career	25	139
IPL 2021 Wickets 5 Dots: 139 Career Wickets 25 Dots: 139
MM Ali	1	0	1	1	1	5	0	0	In 2021	5	125	3/7	Career	18	125
IPL 2021 Wickets 5 Dots: 125 Career Wickets 18 Dots: 125
SM Curran	4	0	34	3	9	11	3	2	In 2021	9	218	4/11	Career	32	218
IPL 2021 Wickets 9 Dots: 218 Career Wickets 32 Dots: 218

Match Summary: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, 27th Match - IPL 2021

On May 1, 2021, the 27th match of the IPL 2021 saw a thrilling battle between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. In a nail-biting encounter, the Mumbai Indians emerged victorious, chasing down a mammoth target set by the Chennai Super Kings, winning the match by 6 wickets.

Chennai Super Kings Innings: 218/4 (20 Overs)
The Chennai Super Kings were sent in to bat first and displayed an explosive batting performance. Faf du Plessis led the charge with a solid contribution of 50 runs off just 28 deliveries, adorned with 2 fours and 4 sixes, boasting a strike rate of 178.57. Moeen Ali played a remarkable innings, scoring 58 runs from 36 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 161.11. Ambati Rayudu provided the finishing touch with an impressive unbeaten 72 off just 27 balls, including 4 fours and a staggering 7 sixes, giving him a remarkable strike rate of 266.66.

Other notable contributions came from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Suresh Raina, who scored 4 and 2 runs respectively, and the innings concluded with CSK posting a daunting total of 218/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Mumbai's efforts with the ball included Trent Boult claiming 1 wicket for 42 runs and Kieron Pollard being quite economical with figures of 2 for 12 in 2 overs.

Mumbai Indians Innings: 219/6 (20 Overs)
Chasing a hefty total of 219, the Mumbai Indians began with an explosive start, thanks to a stellar innings from Kieron Pollard, who clobbered 87 runs from just 34 balls, with 6 fours and 8 sixes, achieving a phenomenal strike rate of 255.88. Quinton de Kock added a quickfire 38 runs off 28 balls while Rohit Sharma contributed with a 35-run knock from 24 balls.

Though they faced a mini collapse losing quick wickets, it was Pollard's commanding performance that steered MI to victory. They finished their innings at 219 for the loss of 6 wickets, reaching their target with just one ball remaining.

Conclusion
Mumbai Indians' victory not only showcased their formidable batting depth but also highlighted Kieron Pollard's destructive power-hitting ability. With this win, MI firmly established their presence in the tournament, putting themselves back into contention. The match will be remembered for its thrilling display of batting prowess and nail-biting finish, thrilling cricket fans round the globe.

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