The IPL 2023 knockout match was played on Wednesday (May 24) between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. In this match, Mumbai won by 81 runs and in this victory for the team, fast bowler Akash Madhwal was the biggest hero. Madhwal did that feat by taking five wickets in the IPL Eliminator match which until now no bowler could do. Akash became the first bowler to take five wickets in an IPL tie-break/elimination match.
Madhwal took five wickets for just 5 runs in 3.3 overs in the match against Lucknow. Madhwal is an uncapped player and is playing his first season in the IPL. Madhwal drove everyone crazy in the first season. Madhav is an engineer. He has done B.Tech from Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The former head coach of India had said that Akash had been playing tennis ball cricket for 23 years.
Akash was awarded the ‘Man of the Match’ title for his brilliant performance in the Eliminator against Lucknow. After getting the title, Akash while talking to Harsha Bhogle said that he was proud of himself. Madhwal said, “I was practicing a lot and waiting for the opportunity. I have done engineering and cricket is my passion. I was waiting since 2018.” Further, Akash said, “Engineers tend to learn quickly.”
India’s former head coach Akash Madhwal had said that Akash played tennis and cricket until he was 23 years old. After this he caught the cricket ball (leather ball). Uttarakhand coach Wasim Zafar first saw Akash. After that, he worked hard and waited long to enter the IPL. Akash was bought by Mumbai Indians for a price of Rs 20 lakhs for the mini auction held for this season.
Akash Madhwal told his story to former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan: “I was waiting for three years. He first he was a net bowler at RCB and later became a support bowler at Mumbai Indians. When I got the chance in Mumbai, my heart said that I want to play IPL.
Even in the early games this year, Akash had to wait his turn. Before Akash, Arjun Tendulkar and some bowlers got a chance. He made his debut in the IPL against Punjab Kings. Although he didn’t get any success in that match and Akash had expended 37 runs in 3 overs.
Tell them Akash Madhwal has played 10 First Class matches, 17 List-A matches and a total of 29 T20 matches in his career. Akash has taken 12 wickets in first-class matches, 18 in List-A and 37 wickets in T20.