In a high-scoring match, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by six wickets in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 held at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Batting first the Royals started off strong with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking MI bowlers to the cleaners showing all his class. The left-handed batter smashed a stunning century finishing with an impressive 124 runs off just 62 balls, which featured 16 fours and 8 sixes. Riding on Yashasvi’s outstanding century, the Royals managed to score 212 for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
In response, Mumbai began slowly, losing their skipper Rohit Sharma early on for just 3 runs. Ishan Kishan and Cameron Green tried to stabilize the innings with 28 and 44 runs, respectively.
However, it was Suryakumar Yadav who played a match-winning innings, scoring 55 runs off just 29 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. Tilak Varma and Tim David also played crucial knocks of 29 and 45 runs, respectively, as the five-time champions chased down the target with 3 balls to spare, finishing at 214/4.
For Rajasthan Royals, Ravichandran Ashwin was the most successful bowler, picking up two wickets for just 27 runs in his 4 overs. Similarly, Arshad Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians, taking 3 wickets for 39 runs in his 3 overs. Experienced spin bowler Piyush Chawla also took two wickets.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
It’s a ‘Tim’ game. 💙#OneFamily #MIvRR #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #TATAIPL #IPL2023 @timdavid8 @TilakV9 pic.twitter.com/Jz3WuDuNLD
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 30, 2023
Jai Sawaal ka nahi koi Jawaab.
One of the finest hundreds you will see, 124 when the next best is extras with 25. Great temperament, Yashasvi Jaiswal is bawaal . #MIvRR pic.twitter.com/0mcx411kBM— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 30, 2023
The 1000th IPL game was an absolute entertainer and how! @ybj_19‘s magnificent century was negated by @mipaltan‘s middle order! Solid stuff Cameron Green, @surya_14kumar, @TilakV9 and @timdavid8 👏🏼They still need to figure out their bowling though. #IPL2023 #MIvsRR
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 30, 2023
That was easily the best innings from an emerging Indian batter in the history of the IPL! Well done Yashasvi Jaiswal! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 30, 2023
Just cannot get any better for Yashasvi Jaiswal. He is now the new Orange cap holder. Take bow CHAMP. It is your day today. 💥🙌🩷 #MIvsRR #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/iY6BymdUvt
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) April 30, 2023
Players to win Player of the Match award in losing cause in IPL 2023:
– Shikhar Dhawan
– Venkatesh Iyer
– Mitchell Marsh
– Devon Conway
– Yashasvi Jaiswal pic.twitter.com/hNV4qhxA0S— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2023
Hurts. But we’ve got loads to be proud of too. 💪 pic.twitter.com/6glvInfHal
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2023
All the last 3 IPL Player of the Match awards are in losing cause.
Mitchell Marsh for DC (SRH won)
Devon Conway for CSK (PBKS won)
Yashasvi Jaiswal for RR (MI won)— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) April 30, 2023
What a journey, Yashasvi Jaiswal❤️
Take a bow 🙇♂️ #YashasviJaiswal pic.twitter.com/MFnfSMdl8t
— Shubhankar Mishra (@shubhankrmishra) April 30, 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored truckloads of runs in domestic cricket. Hit double hundreds in Irani & Duleep Trophy this season. Is batting beautifully in the IPL. Terrific temperament. Has all the ingredients to succeed at the highest level in all 3 formats. This innings is no…
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) April 30, 2023