Cricket

“No one in this team wishes to score hundreds” – Aakash Chopra lauds Mumbai Indians’ aggressive batting after win against RCB

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra hailed Mumbai Indians’ aggressive batting approach after their convincing seven-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday. While chasing 198, MI got over the line in just 15.3 overs as their batters took the attack to the opposition.

MI openers – Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma – added 72 runs in the Powerplay overs with the former doing the bulk of the scoring. Rohit scored 38 runs off 24 balls before he was caught brilliantly by Reece Topley.

Kishan went on to score 69 runs off just 34 balls whereas SKY, who was dismissed for naught in the last game, was able to hit the ground running. Yadav completed his fifty off just 17 balls, which is the fastest for him in the IPL.

Ishan Kishan scored seven fours and five sixes and made the most of the field restrictions. Moreover, SKY smashed five fours and four maximums in his blistering knock.

All the RCB bowlers conceded their runs at an economy rate of more than 10 as they no answers to MI’s onslaught.

“Ishan Kishan started this time. Ishan had reached 20 and Rohit hadn’t even opened his account. He hit fours and sixes all around the park. He was very, very good and aggressive. Ishan Kishan has now played three knocks where it has seemed that a big knock is loading,” Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube Channel.

“However, I don’t think the Mumbai team is looking for big knocks because this team has so much depth and destructive ability in their batting. No one in this team wishes to score hundreds. They say that they will just come and hit, and hit so much that the opposing team gets scared,” the former India opener added.

Chopra hailed Suryakumar Yadav for his blistering knock. Yadav scored 52 off just 19 balls as he played at the top of his game.

“Rohit Sharma got out. The catch Reece Topley took, seemed like it was the only way he could have gotten out. It didn’t seem like Ishan Kishan would get out but he too got out. Then came Suryakumar Yadav – what a player he is,” he observed.

“We have seen a lot of incredible batting in this tournament, from youngsters or Nicholas Pooran, but when Suryakumar Yadav hits, he hits differently. He reached his fifty off 17 balls and ultimately got out while hitting, but it didn’t matter to him. Hardik Pandya – 21 runs off six balls. Tilak Varma felt he didn’t enjoy it as he hit at a strike rate of 160.00,” the cricketer-turned-commentator added.

Mumbai Indians will next take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

“Never expected a very easy run” – Gautam Gambhir reflects on his tenure as coach after IND vs NZ 2024 Test series defeat

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that he never expected a very easy run… Read More

October 31, 2024

Probably has a lot to do with playing on flat wickets in T20 – Gautam Gambhir on decline of good defensive technique in Test cricket

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir feels T20 cricket has led to the downfall of a… Read More

October 31, 2024

India needs Mumbai Test win before Australia tour – Gautam Gambhir

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir feels the Rohit Sharma-led team desperately needs to win the… Read More

October 31, 2024

I cannot say just the batters have let us down – Gautam Gambhir feels everyone should take responsibility for series loss against New Zealand

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame the batters after the team’s 2-0 series… Read More

October 31, 2024

It was insane – Bronny James after scoring his first NBA bucket

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James was on cloud nine after he managed to score… Read More

October 31, 2024

I’m happy with my team’s performance: Mohun Bagan SG head coach Jose Molina after win against Hyderabad FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Jose Molina was delighted with the team’s performance after… Read More

October 31, 2024