Jaiswal and Samson ( Photo source : IPL )
Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians clashed in the 38th match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Mumbai, led by Hardik Pandya, chose to bat first after winning the toss. Mumbai struggled early on, losing three wickets for just 20 runs in four overs.
However, a partnership between Tilak Varma and Mohammad Nabi stabilised their innings briefly. Despite Nabi’s dismissal, Nehal Wadhera joined Tilak to aggressively attack Rajasthan’s bowlers, helping Mumbai reach a total of 179 in 20 overs. Tilak scored 65, and Nehal contributed 49, while Sandeep Sharma shone for Rajasthan, taking five wickets.
In response, Rajasthan got off to a strong start with Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal forming a formidable opening duo. Although Buttler departed after scoring 35, captain Sanju Samson joined Jaiswal, and together, dominated Mumbai’s bowlers. Rajasthan comfortably chased down the target with nine wickets and eight balls to spare, with Jaiswal scoring an unbeaten century (104) and Sanju remaining not out on 38 off 28 balls.
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Let’s take a look at the highlights from the match:
1. Tilak Varma showcased his class
Mumbai Indians were struggling at 20 for three when Tilak Varma, with his classy left-handed batting, played a brilliant knock, scoring 65 off 45 balls. His innings helped Mumbai stabilise and post a competitive total on the board.
WHAT A SHOT BY TILAK VERMA. ⭐#RRvMI | #RRvsMI | #MIvsRR pic.twitter.com/w7cjIrZCtd
— 𝐀 𝐃 𝐔 💎 (@cricfootadnan) April 22, 2024
2. Sandeep Sharma’s five-wicket haul
Sandeep Sharma, previously benched due to fitness concerns, staged a remarkable return in this match. His superb bowling performance resulted in a five-wicket haul, disrupting Mumbai Indians’ batting lineup. Initially claiming two wickets and later securing three more in the crucial death overs, Sharma prevented Mumbai from setting a formidable target, thereby limiting the challenge for the RR batters.
𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 🖐️
What a comeback for Sandeep Sharma as he picks up a magnificent 5️⃣-wicket haul 👏👏
Recap his entire spell on https://t.co/4n69KTSZN3!
Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL | #RRvMI pic.twitter.com/ZUN4dshsbA
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 22, 2024
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a brilliant century
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had faced form challenges earlier in the season, made an impressive return with a stunning century, effectively silencing his detractors. His masterful innings of 104 runs off 60 balls, featuring nine fours and seven sixes, guided Rajasthan to yet another triumph in the tournament.
A determined half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal 👏👏
💯 up for @rajasthanroyals in the chase!
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 22, 2024
Here is how ‘X’ reacted to Rajasthan Royals’ brilliant victory against Mumbai Indians
U beauty sandy fifer mubaraka bro @sandeep25a 👊👊 #TATAIPL2024 #RRvMI #fifer
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) April 22, 2024
Mumbai Indians a solid team but managed poorly on the field.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 22, 2024
Rajasthan Royals just one win away to qualify for playoffs. We are just half way stage of the league. Outstanding effort for them so far. #rrvsmi
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 22, 2024
Yuzvendra Chahal! The king of bowling in the IPL. Number 1👏
Well done @yuzi_chahal
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) April 22, 2024
Congratulations @yuzi_chahal on getting your 200th IPL wicket!! 👏🏾
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 22, 2024
Jazball! 🚀
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 22, 2024
Congratulations brother @yuzi_chahal 👏🏻👏🏻♥️
200th and counting… IPL wickets 🤩
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) April 22, 2024
Staggering!! First bowler to reach the milestone of 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ #IPL wickets! 👏
Congrats, @yuzi_chahal 🩷, you are special!! 🏏#IPL2024 #RRvMI #YuzvendraChahal pic.twitter.com/wlxvi5ZU8t
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) April 22, 2024
Sandeep Sharma one of the most underrated bowlers in #IPL history.
Matches – 118
Wickets – 125
Econ – 7.86
S/R – 21.1
Today you can add 5/18 off 4 overs to the above.#RRvMI
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) April 22, 2024
Sandeep Sharma is easily the most underrated IPL player. Goes about his job silently, is very brainy and a wicket-taker. 193 T20 wickets at 7.5 Economy. Not a bad idea to consider him for World T20, I think.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 22, 2024
Congratulations bro @yuzi_chahal ipl king 👑#200notout #TATAIPL2024 #RRvMI #JioCinema
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) April 22, 2024
@ybj_19 is back with a bang 👊👊 congratulations bro for ur 💯👊 #TATAIPL2024 #RRvMI
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) April 22, 2024
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