Yash Thakur bowls to Suryakumar Yadav, and he’s bowled! Despite his proficiency in executing such shots against top-notch international bowlers, SKY has fallen victim to an inexperienced Indian bowler tonight. Shifting across the crease to attempt the scoop, he inadvertently drags the ball onto the stumps. It’s not one of Surya’s exceptional performances tonight, but the Mumbai Indians still have plenty of batting resources at their disposal.
Stoinis played an outstanding innings today, defying his previous trend of scoring big away from home. Tonight, he showcased a marvelous performance, contributing to LSG’s total of 177—a highly commendable score on this particular pitch.
The final three overs witnessed a stunning onslaught, with Stoinis smashing 54 runs, providing LSG with a magnificent finish. Following the early dismissals of Hooda, Mankad, and de Kock, it was the sensible partnership of Stoinis and Krunal Pandya that rebuilt the innings.
They prioritized stability over flashy shots, displaying great respect for the prevailing conditions while maneuvering the ball in the middle overs. Their approach involved diligent running between the wickets with occasional boundaries.
Unfortunately, Krunal suffered an apparent injury just one run shy of his half-century and had to leave the field. Pooran stepped in as his replacement. However, it was Stoinis who unleashed a relentless assault on MI’s bowling attack in the end.
Despite a couple of deceiving deliveries, he managed to strike seven clean and powerful sixes. Stoinis’ innings has given LSG a genuine chance of victory, and they will undoubtedly be grateful for his remarkable contribution.