Heart-stopping roller coaster ride at the Ekana Stadium – LSG Vs MI TATA IPL 2023 Match 63
What a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride at the Ekana Stadium! The match went down to the wire, and it was LSG who emerged victorious in this epic battle. Hold onto your seats as we relive the thrilling moments!
LSG found themselves in a precarious situation, with just 36 runs on the board and three wickets down. It seemed like the game was slipping away from their grasp. But then, Skipper Krunal Pandya and Marcus Stoinis stepped up to the plate, unleashing a breathtaking partnership of 82 runs off just 59 deliveries. Stoinis, in particular, seemed to be batting on an entirely different pitch altogether. The turning point of the match came in the 18th over of the first innings, bowled by Jordan, which leaked a whopping 24 runs. It was like a thunderbolt striking the game, shifting the momentum firmly in LSG’s favor. Stoinis showcased his brilliance, finishing unbeaten on a remarkable 89 off just 47 balls, leaving everyone in awe.
As the chase began, MI took off like a rocket, courtesy of the explosive duo Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan. They forged a scintillating partnership of 90 runs from just 58 deliveries, setting the stage on fire. Ishan Kishan, with his explosive knock of 59 at a staggering strike rate of 151, made the opposition tremble. However, Ravi Bishnoi’s masterful performance on the field, dismissing both openers, injected new life into LSG’s hopes.
With the MI middle order failing to fire, the pressure mounted on Tim David, who had the daunting task of going at a mind-boggling rate of 12 runs per over on a sluggish track. David showed sparks of brilliance, smashing three maximums and a boundary, tantalizingly close to carrying MI over the finish line. However, destiny had different plans. In a nail-biting climax, Mohsin Khan, with nerves of steel, delivered the final over and defended 11 runs. MI fell agonizingly short by just 5 runs, adding to the drama and intensity of the match.
Rohit Sharma, MI Skipper: ” We didn’t play good cricket. There were little moments in the game that we failed to capitalize upon. We assessed the pitch quite nicely and it seemed like a good pitch to bat on. The target was definitely changeable and we lost our way in the second half of the innings. We also gave away too many runs at the death. But the way we started with the batin the powerplay put us in a good position, but as I said we lost our way in the second half. Marcus Stoinis played well and kept hitting straight which is what you need to do on a pitch like this and a ground like this. It was an amazing knock from him. So credit to him.
Krunal Pandya, LSG Skipper: ” I was having cramps, as I pulled a muscle. For me, it’s always about being a team player so I am really happy with the result. Mohsin has a big heart and bowls like that. It has not been easy for us, really happy to end on a good note here. Good to give the home crowd a win in this last game at this venue.”
Marcus Stoinis is the Player of the Match
Marcus Stoinis: ” Indeed a great moment. Mohsin has not been playing for a while, and especially bowling the final over after being injured is a big thing. A couple of good overs from the spinners and Mohsin sealed it for us. We have shown that we are a tough team, there are no real superstars, and there are different people stepping up and performing for us. We are missing KL, but we have KP leading us, and Andy Flower as a coach has a really good brain.”
What a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride at the Ekana Stadium! The match went down to the wire, and it was LSG who emerged victorious in this epic battle. Hold onto your seats as we relive the thrilling moments! LSG found themselves in a precarious situation, with just 36 runs on the board and three wickets down.…
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