IPL 2021- Punjab Kings ease past Mumbai Indians to end losing streak
Punjab Kings spin web around MI batters (Photo: IPL)
Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first. Winning the toss was crucial because Mumabi were off to a bad start. Opener Quinton De Kock was out for just three runs. Ishan Kishan soon followed the Proteas after being dismissed cheaply.
Crucial partnership for MI
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav stitched a 75-run partnership to revive Mumbai innings.
Sharma power
Rohit Sharma scored a vital half century. His 63 runs off 52 balls powered Mumbai Indians to 131 runs at the end of the innings with a loss of six wickets.
Punjab off to a good start
KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal gave a good start to Punjab Kings. The duo set up a 53-run opening stand for Punjab Kings.
Gayle-Rahul partnership
Despite Mayank Agarwal's wicket, Punjab Kings continued on their path to victory with after a 79-run stand between Gayle and KL landed the fatal blow to Mumbai Indians as Punjab Kings beat them by 9 wickets.
With this win the Punjab Kings jump to fifth spot, Mumbai Indians remain on fourth spot despite second consecutive loss.
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