Try they did, and win they did by a margin of 42 runs, but in the end, it was always a bridge too far for Mumbai Indians, even by their penchant for shocks and surprises, to cross. They posted the highest total of an unusually low-scoring season—235/9—but couldn’t restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 65 or less, the play-off sealing cut-off mark.
Power player
For close to an hour, Ishan Kishan offered a peep into the future of batting in the T20s. Maybe, how it would be like in 2040, or well in 2030, batting with the faintest regard to the get-your-eye-in fundamental. He strode in, marked his guard, picked his spots and began unfurling a torrent of leg-side strokes, ensuing in an exhibition of sheer power. Like it is playstation cricket.
Behind the no-holds-barred aggression was obviously desperation—Mumbai needed a miracle no less. And Kishan seemed that miracle worker. Until he perished, tamely edging a catch to the keeper for 84 off 32 balls, he emitted boundaries and hope.
(Source : Indian Express)
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