Mumbai Indians (MI) wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan produced a magnificent effort with the gloves in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The 33rd match of the tournament between the teams will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
Mumbai Indians began their innings with the ball high, thanks to the brilliance of Ishan Kishan behind the stumps. The incident took place in the first over of the second innings. Gerald Coetzee bowled a rather eventful first over, which also produced a wicket.
On the third ball of the over, Gerald Coetzee bowled a short delivery that fell down the leg side. Prabhsimran Singh tried to help him move forward with the pull. The ball, however, caught the weak inside edge and it looked like the ball would land safely.
But Ishan Kishan made a tremendous catch behind the stumps. He swooped in and got a good catch. The entire crowd at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, went wild with the effort.
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Prabhsimran Singh bagged a golden duck with the bat as Mumbai Indians picked their first wicket with the ball. They needed an early wicket and Gelard Coetzee did exactly that. Although he was taken for a few runs, he made sure to bring his team back into the game.
After his final over, Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc on the Punjab Kings batting line-up. He produced a deadly yorker to remove Rilee Rossouw. The pacer bowled a full toss that returned late. The batsman’s feet were cemented to the crease when the ball hit the stump.
After that, Jasprit Bumrah made sure to chip in with another wicket. The fast bowler removed Sam Curran. He bowled a longer delivery that slid down leg. Sam Curran tried to make a quick move and got the lead which was easily caught by goalkeeper Ishan Kishan.
Sam Curran scored 6 runs off 7 balls and couldn’t get going at all. His move to open the innings was not worth it as he returned to the cabin early. The all-rounder was furious with the way he went out and left in frustration at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
Gerald Coetzee also sends Liam Livingstone packing for 1
After that, Gerald Coetzee made sure to contribute with the ball once again. He picked his second wicket of the day when he removed Liam Livingstone for just 1 run. The pacer bowled a short delivery just outside off.
Liam Livingstone was defeated by the pace of Gerald Coetzee. He arrived very late to the pull. The ball hit him on the bat and launched him towards the pitcher. Coetzee came sliding forward and completed a simple catch.
After that, Shreyas Gopal also eliminated Harpreet Bhatia. Punjab Kings reeled at 49/5. Mumbai Indians now look favorites to win the game. If they manage to win at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, it will be their third victory.