Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) played out an exciting game in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The two sides faced off at Wankhede Stadium, where Mumbai delighted their home crowd with a spectacular performance, securing a seven-wicket triumph after successfully chasing down RCB’s target of 197.
Jasprit Bumrah’s sensational performance
Amid the high-scoring affair, MI’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stole the spotlight with a stunning performance. Bumrah claimed a sensational five-wicket haul, making it his second fifer in the IPL and becoming the first bowler to take five wickets against RCB in the cash-rich league’s history. He conceded only 21 runs in his four-over spell, playing a pivotal role in MI’s victory.
Faf du Plessis commends Bumrah
Following the game, RCB captain Faf du Plessis praised Bumrah for his brilliant performance. Du Plessis acknowledged that Bumrah’s variety of deliveries and consistency in action make him difficult to challenge. The former South African skipper reckoned that Bumrah’s ability to perform well under pressure, combined with his improvement under the guidance of Lasith Malinga, further enhances his prowess. He humorously admitted that having Bumrah on his team would be a significant advantage.
“Every time you see him (Jasprit Bumrah) with the ball in his hand, you think you’ll have to put him under pressure. But he has so many skills, bowls well under pressure, he bowls with the same action and has a lot of variations. I think he has become even better under the guidance of Lasith Malinga. We would have loved if he was part of our team,” said Faf du Plessis in the post-match presentation.
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Du Plessis reflects on RCB’s performance and challenges
Du Plessis also spoke about RCB’s performance, and appreciated MI’s impressive play. He mentioned crucial moments when his team lost momentum, despite strong partnerships during the middle overs. Nonetheless, Du Plessis praised MI for their comeback and overall strong performance.
“They played really well, put the pressure on us and we made a lot of mistakes (especially during the powerplay). We knew dew would be a factor, we might have needed to make 250+, but they made 196 look very less. You know when there’s dew coming, you’ll have to bat big, the ball was very wet, it was changed a few times and the bowlers struggled. We also lost a few key moments, we were going well when myself and Patidar were out in the middle with that partnership, but they did come back well,” said Du Plessis on RCB’s performance.
