Mumbai Indians thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 9 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Chennai batted first and scored 176 runs. In response, Mumbai chased down the target in just 16 overs with 9 wickets remaining. This victory marked Mumbai’s third consecutive win, boosting their playoff chances.
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav were the stars of the match. Both played outstanding half-centuries to guide Mumbai to victory. Rohit and Ryan Rickleton started strong, putting on 63 runs for the first wicket. Rickleton was dismissed for 24 runs, but Rohit and Suryakumar took over. They added 114 runs together, leaving Chennai’s bowlers frustrated.
A turning point for Mumbai
The partnership between Rohit and Suryakumar was the turning point. Chennai’s spinners failed to trouble them, managing just one wicket in 10 overs. This exposed a weakness in Chennai’s strategy.
Chennai’s struggles continue
This loss hurts Chennai badly. They now have just 2 wins in 8 matches. To stay in the playoff race, they must win their remaining games. Chennai’s misfortune continued when they dropped Anshul Kamboj, who had impressed with his pace in the previous match. His absence was felt as Mumbai exploited Chennai’s bowling weaknesses.
