51st

Match

IPL No : #860

Tue, 05 October 2021, Starts from 19:30

Rajasthan Royals - 9/90 (20 ov)

Mumbai Indians - 2/94 (8.2 ov)

SHARJAH

Mumbai won by 8 wickets

Rajasthan Royals innigs
9/90 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
E Lewis
lbw b Bumrah
24361931126.31 In 2021151187 Career3739300257
Yashasvi Jaiswal
c †Ishan Kishan b Coulter-Nile
1225930133.33 In 20212493210 Career2893412
SV Samson
c J Yadav b Neesham
31860050.00 In 20214834517 Career3067236132
S Dubey
b Neesham
31880037.50 In 2021212189 Career3812421
GD Phillips
b Coulter-Nile
420130030.76 In 20211811 Career159512687
DA Miller
lbw b Coulter-Nile
1539230065.21 In 2021124113 Career2545174117
R Tewatia
c †Ishan Kishan b Neesham
1224200060.00 In 202111164 Career4773024
S Gopal
c †Ishan Kishan b Bumrah
051000.00 In 2021701 Career171172
C Sakariya
b Coulter-Nile
614111054.54 In 20211520 Career1520
Kuldip Yadav
not out
0144000.00 In 2021000 Career000
Mustafizur Rahman
not out
86701114.28 In 2021801 Career6735
Extras
3 (2w, 1nb)
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Total
9/90 (20 overs, 4.5rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TA Boult4024061011 In 2021121304/18 Career75592
J Yadav201709621 In 20212441/8 Career8147
JJ Bumrah4014241820 In 2021191344/14 Career128880
NM Coulter-Nile4014441620 In 20215464/10 Career113637
JDS Neesham4012331300 In 20213163/12 Career25153
KA Pollard20905300 In 20215264/16 Career142308
Mumbai Indians innigs
2/94 (8.2 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
RG Sharma
c Jaiswal b Sakariya
22161312169.23 In 20213633014 Career5593488227
Ishan Kishan
not out
50462553200.00 In 2021157106 Career136811070
SA Yadav
c sub (MK Lomror) b Mustafizur Rahman
1313830162.50 In 2021235277 Career225924865
HH Pandya
not out
51760083.33 In 2021117114 Career14669797
Extras
4 (2w, 1nb)
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Total
2/94 (8.2 overs, 11.28rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mustafizur Rahman2032114632 In 2021141053/10 Career88449
C Sakariya3136112932 In 2021131013/31 Career13101
S Gopal10909201 In 20210114/16 Career48280
Kuldip Yadav201608530 In 2021050/16 Career05

Match Summary: Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians - IPL 2021

The 51st match of the IPL 2021 concluded with a commanding performance by the Mumbai Indians, securing an impressive victory over the Rajasthan Royals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 5, 2021. Rajasthan Royals, batting first, posted a modest total of 90 runs, which the Mumbai Indians chased down with remarkable ease, winning by 8 wickets.

Rajasthan Royals Innings:

The Rajasthan Royals struggled throughout their innings, managing to score only 90 runs in 20 overs at a below-par rate of 4.5 runs per over. The innings saw a series of quick wickets as they failed to build any substantial partnerships. Key performers with the bat included:

  • Evin Lewis was the standout batsman, contributing 24 runs off 36 balls, including 3 fours and a six. However, he fell to the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah, who executed a well-timed LBW.
  • Other notable contributions included Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 12 runs and David Miller’s 15 runs, as the Royals' top order crumbled under pressure.
  • The middle and lower order failed to make significant impacts, with wickets tumbling regularly.

The team ended their innings with a total of 9 wickets down for 90 runs, with contributions from the bowlers pivotal in restricting their scoring options.

Mumbai Indians Innings:

In response, the Mumbai Indians exhibited dominance over the Royals' bowling attack. They swiftly chased down the target, scoring 94 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets in only 8.2 overs, at an extraordinary run rate of 11.28.

Highlights of their chase included:

  • Ishan Kishan shined brightly, scoring an unbeaten 50 runs off 46 balls, peppered with 5 fours and 3 sixes. His innings marked an important cornerstone in securing the victory for Mumbai, as he led the charge with clean hitting.
  • Rohit Sharma made a brisk contribution of 22 runs off just 16 balls before falling to the bowling of Chetan Sakariya.
  • Suryakumar Yadav also had a brief stint, chipping in 13 runs, but it was Kishan who anchored the innings leading them to chase down the target effortlessly.

Bowling Performances:

For Rajasthan, Chetan Sakariya was among the few bowlers who managed to pick a wicket, taking 1 for 36 in his 3 overs. However, the overall bowling performance was lackluster, as Mumbai's batsmen found gaps effortlessly.

In contrast, the Mumbai bowling attack was sharp and effective. Nathan Coulter-Nile and Jasprit Bumrah were stellar, with Bumrah demonstrating his world-class skills, finishing with figures of 2 for 14 in 4 overs, while Coulter-Nile took 4 wickets for just 14 runs in 4 overs, ensuring the Royals could not settle in their batting approach.

Conclusion:

This match highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams in IPL 2021, with Mumbai Indians displaying resilience and strategic prowess in their batting chase while Rajasthan Royals faced challenges with both bat and ball. The victory not only boosts Mumbai's confidence but also significantly affects their standings as they continue their pursuit of a playoff spot.


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