"SKY Is Clear": Chennai Super Kings Takes Cheeky Dig At Suryakumar Yadav After Cheap Dismissal In IPL 2023

06.05.2023 - 13:11 sports.ndtv.com

Matheesha Pathirana starred with a spell of 3 for 15 as Chennai Super Kings restricted Mumbai Indians to 139 for 8 in 20 overs in an Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.

A maiden half-century in IPL by left-handed batter Nehal Wadhera (64, 51 balls, 8x4, 1x6) and his half-century partnerships with Suryakumar Yadav (26) and Tristan Stubbs (20) helped salvage things for MI, which lost three wickets by the third over.

For CSK, the best bowlers were Pathirana (3 for 15 in 4 overs), Deepak Chahar (2/18 from 3 overs) and Tushar Deshpande (2/24, 4 overs) while Ravindra Jadeja (1/37) got the big wicket of Suryakumar Yadav.

Weather Update: Sky is clear #WhistlePodu #Yellove #CSKvMI Pathirana in his four-over spell didn't concede a single boundary.

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Cameron Green is finally justifying his Rs 17.5 crore billing just when Mumbai Indians needed him the most and is happy that his team after initial struggles is now a step away from the IPL summit clash. Having pummelled Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs in the Eliminator, MI will face defending champions Gujarat Titans on Friday in the second Qualifier to decide Chennai Super Kings' opposition in Sunday's final. Green in fact said even skipper Rohit Sharma told newcomers in dressing room that the five-time champions are slow starters.

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Akash Madhwal engineered Mumbai Indians' comprehensive 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2023 Eliminator on Wednesday, registering staggering figures of 5 for 5 in 3.3 overs. Madhwal, who was working as an engineer and playing tennis-ball cricket just a few years ago, has now entered the IPL history books with his figures against LSG. He now holds the record of the most economical figures in the history of IPL playoffs. During MI's dressing room celebrations, Madhwal was presented with the match ball, and he was all smiles after receiving the memento.

"Down But Not Defeated": Gautam Gambhir's Trademark Message After LSG's Defeat In IPL 2023

Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir took to social media to post a special message after his side was eliminated from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Wednesday. LSG were completely outplayed by Mumbai Indians in the IPL Eliminator thanks to an impressive five-wicket haul from young pacer Akash Madhwal as they were beaten by 81 runs. “Down but not defeated! Big thanks to the fans for showing immense love. We'll be back!” Gambhir posted on Twitter.

Watch - "Best Anniversary Gift": Sachin Tendulkar On Mumbai Indians' IPL 2023 Eliminator Win Over Lucknow Super Giants

Mumbai Indians mentor Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 28th marriage anniversary on Wednesday. The joy was doubled for the cricket legend as MI defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs in IPL 2023 Eliminator game. Batting first, Mumbai posted 182 for 8 in 20 overs with the help of Cameron Green's 23-ball 41 and crucial cameos from Suryakumar Yadav and Nehal Wadhera. In reply, Aakash Madhwal's five-wicket haul helped the side bundle out LSG for 101 runs. MI uploaded a video on social media on Thursday in which Nita Ambani -- co-owner of the team -- asked Tendulkar to say a few words on MI's victory and the batting legend termed it as the "the best gift" that he could get on his anniversary.

Watch: Marcus Stoinis Collides With LSG Teammate Deepak Hooda, Gets Run Out In Bizarre Way vs MI In IPL 2023 Eliminator

Lucknow Super Giants had a forgettable outing against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2023 Eliminator in Chennai on Wednesday. Chasing a 183-run target, LSG fell short by 81 runs to be knocked out of the race for a final berth. Marcus Stoinis was LSG's best batter with a score of 40. Till the time he was at the crease, it looked like LSG were in with a chance despite wickets falling at the other end. However, his innings was cut short in the 12th over of the chase after a bizarre run out. Facing MI's Cameron Green, Stoinis and fellow batter Deepak Hooda ran for a couple of runs on the fifth delivery. There was a mix-up between the two and they even collided mid-pitch.

"Welcome To 5/5 Club": Anil Kumble Pays Special Tribute To Akash Madhwal After Heroics In IPL 2023 Eliminator

With nine wickets in his last two outings, including a 5/5 in the IPL 2023 Eliminator against the Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, Mumbai Indians pacer Akash Madhwal has been the talk of the town. His exploits were enough to put him in an elite list comprising massive names like Anil Kumble and Jasprit Bumrah. Madhwal, who became the first cricketer from the state of Uttarakhand to play in the IPL after he was picked by MI in 2022 as a replacement for the injured Suryakumar Yadav, has been revelation for MI, who have set their sights on a record-extending sixth IPL title.