"They Kind Of Lose The Plot...": Ex-CSK Star Slams Mumbai Indians' Bowling In IPL 2023

02.05.2023 - 09:01 sports.ndtv.com

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has lashed out at the Mumbai Indians' bowling unit for leaking runs in the slog overs. MI defeated Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets in a last-over thriller at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing 213 runs to win, the Rohit Sharma-led side was on the verge of defeat before Tim David's 45 not out off 14 saved its blushes.

With MI needing 17 runs off the final over, David hit Jason Holder for three consecutive sixes on the first three balls to seal the deal for his side.

While Mumbai won the game, the fact that they didn't bowl well for yet another time in IPL 2023 faded in the victory celebration.

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