IPL: Mumbai pull off a thrilling win in a super-over
What's the story
Mumbai Indians pulled off a thrilling victory over Gujarat Lions in the first super over in the 2017 Indian Premier League. After the scores were tied, MI stepped on the field in the first super over of the season and finished 11 runs in the over. Jasprit Bumrah defended the score with perfect bowling to win the match for MI.
Match 35
Gujarat and Mumbai look for a win in Rajkot
Gujarat Lions will face Mumbai Indians in the match number 35 at Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Stadium. Placed at the second place in the points table, Mumbai Indians will look to get back to winning form after their loss to Pune. On the other hand, Gujarat Lions are on a high after a seven wicket win over RCB and would want to continue their form.
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Irfan Pathan to play his first match in 2017 IPL
Left-handed pacer Irfan Pathan was bought by the Gujarat Lions after he remained unsold at the auction of the 2017 Indian Premier League. He will be making his debut for the GL team today.
First innings
GL manage to score 153 runs after top order crumbles
Ishan Kishan's 48-run innings helped GL put 153 runs in the first innings after they opted to bat first. After a flop show from GL's top order, James Faulkner and Andrew Tye scored 43-runs together to take GL to a defendable target. Krunal Pandya picked up three wickets for the visitors, while Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets each.
Second innings
Gujarat halt MI at 153; match tied
Gujarat Lions showed amazing bowling skills to take the match into the super over after scores were tied at the end of Mumbai's innings. Getting a superb start from Parthiv Patel(70), Mumbai's middle order failed to impress before Krunal Pandya tried hard to take MI over the finish line. However, great fielding efforts from Ravindra Jadeja stopped MI at 153.