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"Team I Have Supported Since...": Arjun Tendulkar's First Reaction After IPL Debut For Mumbai Indians

It was a proud moment for the entire Tendulkar family, when Arjun Tendulkar finally played his first IPL match for Mumbai Indians on Sunday against Kolkata Knight Riders. Arjun, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, has been a part of the MI squad since 2021 but he earned his maiden cap on Sunday from the hands of skipper Rohit Sharma. Wishes from all over the world started pouring in ever since the junior Tendulkar played his first game and continued his father's legacy. Arjun bowled two overs against KKR and returned with the figures of 0/17 as MI registered a five-wicket victory.

Watch: Umesh Yadav's Stunning Catch Sends 'Impact Substitute' Rohit Sharma Packing

During Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2023 match against Mumbai Indians, Umesh Yadav took a briiliant catch at mid-off to end the innings of Rohit Sharma. The batter, who came in as 'Impact Substitute' in the second innings of the game, opened the batting with Ishan Kishan. He started slow but just when his innings picked pace, KKR spinner Suyash Sharma dismissed him at the score of 20 off 13 balls. The credit for the wicket also goes to Umesh, who took a superb catch diving to his left. Despite getting hit for a six on the first ball of the 5th over, Suyash bowled a tossed up delivery to Rohit on the fifth ball of the over. Rohit failed to keep his drive down and Umesh took a stunning catch to end his innings.

Mumbai's Suryakumar back among the runs in IPL as World Cup looms

Mumbai : Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav showed glimpses of his true quality in Sunday's match against Kolkata Knight Riders, calming the nerves of India fans who may have been doubting the batting lynchpin six months out from the Cricket World Cup on home soil.

Explained: Why Suryakumar Yadav Remained Mumbai Indians Captain Despite Rohit Sharma Coming On As Impact Player

Mumbai Indians set a new precedent in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, with full-time skipper Rohit Sharma coming on as an impact substitute. It was Suryakumar Yadav who led the team on the field, with Rohit remaining completely absent from the first innings during MI's bowling. However, even when Rohit came out to bat at the start of the team's batting with Ishan Kishan, it was Surya who remained the team's designated skipper.

"And Then I Thought": Suryakumar Yadav On Approach That Helped In Regaining Form In IPL 2023

A relaxed approach turned things around for Suryakumar Yadav who came good on Sunday with a classy 43 after aggregating just 16 runs in three previous IPL matches as Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets here. Suryakumar, the world's number one T20I batter, had scores of 15, 1 and 0 before his 25-ball knock of 43, which had four boundaries and three sixes. "I relaxed and had an easy walk to the wicket, took my time for the first 6-7 balls. And then I thought if I get my eye in I can take it forward," Suryakumar, who stood in for regular captain Rohit Sharma, said.

Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav Guide Mumbai Indians To Five-Wicket Win Over KKR

Ishan Kishan (58) and Suryakumar Yadav (43) led the charge as Mumbai Indians handed Kolkata Knight Riders a five-wicket defeat in their Indian Premier League match at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The fastest century in this year's IPL for Venkatesh Iyer - 104 off 51 balls (6x4s, 9x6s) - went in vain for KKR, who suffered their ninth defeat in 10 matches here at the Wankhede Stadium, and an overall 23rd in 32 matches against Mumbai Indians. The highlight of Mumbai Indians' win was not just their sturdy response with the bat chasing 186, but their key middle-order batter Suryakumar banishing batting woes with a 25-ball 43 laced with four fours and three sixes.

IPL 2023: Venkatesh Iyer Slams Maiden Century, Finally Ends 15-Year Wait For KKR

Venkatesh Iyer produced a brilliant performance to score his maiden century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 during the encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. The left-hander came into bat quite early after the dismissal of N Jagadeesan and he looked quite comfortable against the MI bowling attack. The innings was adorned with 6 boundaries and nine sixes with most of his runs coming from beautiful cricketing shots. He stitched together decent partnerships with Shardul Thakur and Rinku Singh before eventually getting dismissed by Riley Meredith.

Down With 'Stomach Bug', Rohit Sharma Comes In As Impact Substitute

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 contest between Mumba Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders produced stunning scenes as the franchise's skipper Rohit Sharma came in as an impact substitute during the team's batting. Rohit wasn't part of the playing XI at the start of the match, with stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav suggesting that the skipper has a 'stomach bug'. However, after KKR's batting ended with a score of 185 runs on the board, Rohit came out to open alongside Ishan Kishan as the 'Impact Substitute'.

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"Team I Have Supported Since...": Arjun Tendulkar's First Reaction After IPL Debut For Mumbai Indians

Watch: Umesh Yadav's Stunning Catch Sends 'Impact Substitute' Rohit Sharma Packing

Mumbai's Suryakumar back among the runs in IPL as World Cup looms

Explained: Why Suryakumar Yadav Remained Mumbai Indians Captain Despite Rohit Sharma Coming On As Impact Player

"And Then I Thought": Suryakumar Yadav On Approach That Helped In Regaining Form In IPL 2023

Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav Guide Mumbai Indians To Five-Wicket Win Over KKR

IPL 2023: Venkatesh Iyer Slams Maiden Century, Finally Ends 15-Year Wait For KKR

Down With 'Stomach Bug', Rohit Sharma Comes In As Impact Substitute