Narayana Murthy

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.

Shashank Singh's unbeaten 46 off 25 balls, comprising six boundaries and a six, alongside Ashutosh Sharma's 33 not out off 15 deliveries, featuring three boundaries and two maximums, propelled Punjab Kings to 180/6 in their 20 overs. This formidable total followed Arshdeep Singh's impressive spell of 4-29, despite Nitish Kumar Reddy's explosive 64 off 37 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams displayed moments of brilliance amidst several errors, yet players like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, and Ashutosh Sharma showcased remarkable composure and power-hitting prowess.

The young speedster was forced to leave the field after just one over, where he appeared to lack his usual pace and conceded three boundaries, totaling 13 runs. In response, Colonel Vinod Bisht, CEO of Lucknow Super Giants, assured fans that Mayank's workload would be managed cautiously over the upcoming week as a precautionary measure. Despite this setback, the franchise remains hopeful for his swift return to the field.

Jadeja showcased remarkable control, consistently hitting the stumps and employing subtle variations in pace and trajectory to unsettle KKR's formidable batting lineup. Tushar Deshpande and Mustafizur Rahman complemented Jadeja's brilliance with impressive bowling performances, restricting KKR to a modest 137/9 on a challenging pitch that offered significant turn.

Bolstered by Shepherd's explosive 10-ball 39, Mumbai Indians posted an imposing total of 234/5 in their allotted 20 overs. They then proceeded to stifle Delhi Capitals, restricting them to 205/8 and ultimately securing a convincing 29-run win at the Wankhede Stadium.

It was during the third over of the inning that Mayank felt the strain, immediately after finishing his initial over. Understanding the severity of the situation, he made the tough decision to step out of the game. In his absence, Deepak Hooda stepped in as a substitute fielder.

Despite Delhi Capitals' strong start in the chase, with Prithvi Shaw and Tristan Stubbs firing half-centuries, they fell short by 29 runs, ending their innings at 205/8. Stubbs' explosive knock of 71 runs off just 25 balls kept Delhi Capitals' hopes alive briefly, but Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, led by Gerald Coetzee's impeccable final over, ensured victory for the defending champions.

The chase began steadily for Lucknow, with Sai Sudarshan asserting his dominance with a couple of boundaries off Naveen-ul-Haq's bowling in the second over. However, the match took a twist when Mayank Yadav was forced to leave the field due to a side strain after completing just one over.

Arriving early at the stadium, the seasoned middle-order batsman spent nearly an hour honing his skills in the nets, showcasing his trademark shots with precision and finesse across the entire ground.

Watson, while praising Yadav's talent, urges caution regarding fast-tracking him into Test cricket. Despite Yadav's remarkable display against top-notch batters like Jonny Bairstow and Glenn Maxwell, Watson believes it's essential to consider the physical toll Test cricket takes on fast bowlers.