In a thrilling encounter at the IPL, Mumbai Indians secured a commanding victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's impressive five-wicket haul, RCB posted a formidable total of 196 for 8. Faf du Plessis showcased his batting prowess with a resilient 61 off 40 balls, complemented by Rajat Patidar's aggressive 50 off 26 balls. Dinesh Karthik's late blitz, contributing an unbeaten 53 off just 23 balls, propelled RCB to a competitive score.
In response, Mumbai Indians mounted a relentless chase, fueled by Ishan Kishan's explosive 69 off 34 balls and Suryakumar Yadav's blistering 52 off 19 balls. Their partnership dismantled RCB's bowling attack, guiding MI to victory with 4.3 overs to spare.
Brief Scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 196 for 8 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 61, Rajat Patidar 50, Dinesh Karthik 53*; Jasprit Bumrah 5/21).
Mumbai Indians: 199 for 3 in 15.3 overs (Ishan Kishan 69, Suryakumar Yadav 52; Will Jacks 1/22).
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