Mumbai Indians posted a massive 217 for two against Rajasthan Royals. The team’s openers, Ryan Rickleton and Rohit Sharma, set the tone with a 116-run partnership off 11.5 overs. Rickleton made 61 off 38 balls, hitting seven fours and three sixes. Rohit added 53 off 36 balls, with nine fours.
A Strong Finish
After the openers fell within seven runs of each other, Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya took over. They put together an unbeaten 94-run stand for the third wicket. Suryakumar finished on 48 not out off 23 balls, with four fours and three sixes. Hardik was also on 48 not out, hitting six fours and a six.
Suryakumar hit 16 runs off Fazalhak Farooqi’s 14th over, including three fours. Hardik then struck 21 runs off Farooqi’s 18th over, with three fours and a six. Suryakumar sealed the innings with a six off Akash Madhwal’s final ball.
Powerplay Dominance
Rickleton and Rohit were on fire in the early overs. They took 16 runs off the fifth over, with two fours and a six. In the sixth over, they hit three fours off Maheesh Theekshana, taking the Powerplay score to 58 without loss.
The Royals’ bowlers struggled to contain the Mumbai duo, who laid the foundation for a big total.
- Rickyton – 61 off 38 balls
- Rohit – 53 off 36 balls
- Suryakumar – 48 not out off 23 balls
- Hardik – 48 not out off 23 balls
The Mumbai Indians’ strong batting display has set up a challenging target for the Rajasthan Royals.