In their opening IPL 2023 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians struggled while batting first. By the end of the ninth over, they had lost four wickets and scored only 48 runs. Despite this, Tilak Verma managed to make a slight recovery with the bat.
Nehal Wadhera also provided some resistance, scoring 21 runs off 13 balls. However, it was his massive hit off Karn Sharma’s third ball of the 14th over that drew attention. Wadhera accepted Sharma’s flighted delivery outside off and sent the ball sailing over the boundary fence at long-on, landing on the roof for a colossal 101-meter hit.
Fans on Twitter praised the young talent for his display of power hitting. Unfortunately, Wadhera’s innings came to an end on the very next ball, leaving him with a score of 21 runs.
Tilak Varma celebrates his exceptional innings by punching the air as he runs off. Mumbai Indians were in a difficult position at 20-3, and things looked even worse when SKY got out at 48-4. However, Tilak’s remarkable performance nearly single-handedly propelled his team to a score of over 170.
Although it may not be enough to secure a victory, Tilak showcased both his composure and skill throughout the match. Despite MI’s star players struggling and Karn Sharma and Michael Bracewell bowling effectively, the last four overs produced 60 runs and shifted the momentum in favor of Mumbai Indians.
Nehal Wadhera and Arshad Khan also made valuable contributions, but it was Tilak’s outstanding performance that truly stole the spotlight. While RCB may be disappointed with their performance, they are aware that they have a strong batting lineup that can potentially chase down the target.