Kieron Pollard played a blinder (87* off 34) as Mumbai Indians (MI) beat table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 4 wickets in the thrilling 27th match of the IPL 2021, here on Saturday.
Ambati Rayudu’s quickfire fifty (72* off 27) powered Chennai Super Kings to 218/4 in 20 overs after being asked to bat.
Apart from Rayudu, Moeen Ali (58) and Faf du Plessis (50) also smashed fifties and shared a 108-run stand for the second wicket, which laid the foundation for CSK’s big score.
For Mumbai, Kieron Pollard (2/12) picked two wickets while Trent Boult (1/42) and Jasprit Bumrah (1/56) claimed one wicket each.
Chasing a huge target, MI were off to a brisk start with Rohit Sharma (35) and Quinton de Kock (38) putting on 71 runs for the first wicket in just 7.1 overs.
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However, wickets fell in quick succession during the middle overs to leave MI at 81 for three in the 10th over. But Pollard kept one end safe and added a threatening 81-run partnership with Krunal Pandya by hitting a barrage of sixes and fours.
Sam Curran then bowled a brilliant 17th over and dismissed Krunal Pandya (32) to bring CSK back into the match.
In the end, Pollard’s 34-ball 87 proved enough for Mumbai to reach the target on the final delivery of the contest.
This was the second highest run-chase in the IPL history.
Sam Curran (3/34) was the most successful bowler for CSK.
Brief Scores
Chennai Super Kings: 218 for four in 20 overs (Ambati Rayudu 72 not out, Moeen Ali 58, Faf du Plessis 50; Kieron Pollard 2/12, Trent Boult 1/42, Jasprit Bumrah 1/56). Mumbai Indians: 219/6 in 20 over (Kieron Pollard 87 not out; Sam Curran 3/34).
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