Mumbai Indians are out of the race for playoffs after 8th defeat in a row
Date
4/25/2022 1:08:36 AM
(MENAFN- Khaama Press)
Record five-time champs of IPL, Mumbai Indians succumbed to their 8th loss of this season, meaning they can no longer qualify for the playoffs.
Mumbai Indians had little hopes of qualifying for the playoffs were dashed on Sunday as Rohit Sharma's men suffered their 8th defeat in a row, at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants. Propelled by a century from their skipper KL Rahul, LSG posted a total of 168/6 in 20 overs.
In reply, MI got off to a decent start, but suffered yet another uncharacteristic collapse, resulting in a record-eighth consecutive loss in IPL 2022 season.
Returning to their home turf at the Wankhede Stadium after a gap of 1083 days, Mumbai were hopeful that they can turn their woes around against Lucknow. It started brightly as well for the home side as skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first.
They were even able to get rid of dangerman Quinton de Kock early, thanks to some quick reflexes of skipper Rohit, but KL Rahul continued his good form against Mumbai as he notched the second century of IPL 2022, coincidentally, the previous one also came against MI.
Rahul remained unbeaten at 103 off 62 balls and was ably supported by Manish Pandey (22 off 22). For Mumbai, Kieron Pollard and Riley Meredith both chipped in with a couple of wickets each.
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