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IPL 2025: MI have so many match winners in that playing XI, says Chawla

IANS April 28, 2025 306 views

Mumbai Indians continue their remarkable turnaround in IPL 2025 with a commanding 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Piyush Chawla praised the team's incredible depth, highlighting multiple match-winners across their lineup. Ryan Rickleton and Suryakumar Yadav's half-centuries, combined with Jasprit Bumrah's impactful bowling, secured their fifth consecutive win. The team has transformed from a challenging start to becoming a formidable force in the tournament.

"When Mumbai Indians are on a roll, every other team should be scared of them" - Piyush Chawla"
IPL 2025: MI have so many match winners in that playing XI, says Chawla
New Delhi, April 28: Former India spinner Piyush Chawla was elated with Mumbai Indians dominating 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday and credited that to number of match winners the five-time champions have in their playing 11.

Key Points

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MI secures fifth consecutive win pushing to third in points table

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Ryan Rickleton and Suryakumar Yadav score brilliant half-centuries

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Jasprit Bumrah delivers crucial impact player performance

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Chawla highlights MI's deep batting and bowling strength

It was Mumbai's fifth consecutive win of the season that pushed them to third spot in the points table with 12 points in 10 games.

Asked to bat first, Ryan Rickleton and Suryakumar Yadav scored half-centuries while debutant Corbin Bosch and Naman Dhir played cameo knocks of 25 and 20 to power Mumbai Indians to 215/7 in 20 overs.

In reply, Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult shared seven wickets between them along with two and one scalp from Will Jacks and Bosch respectively.

"If you see the number of match winners Mumbai Indians have in their squad, you start right from the beginning till number 11. Ryan Rickelton - the knock that he played today - we know Rohit Sharma, what he has done in the last two games. Today, Bumrah with the ball, Will Jacks came in, and he provided those two crucial wickets," Chawla said on JioHotstar.

The veteran feels that things are falling into place for MI, who endured a turbulent start to the season after losing four of their first five matches.

"So, I think things are falling in place; whatever Hardik is doing, it's happening for the team, and that's what this team is all about. You have so many match winners in that playing XI. Jasprit Bumrah came in as an impact player and what impact he has left on the game! So that's why this team is on a roll, and when Mumbai Indians are on a roll, every other team should be scared of them," he added.

Mumbai Indians will take on depleted Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
MI is finally showing why they're 5-time champs! That batting lineup is insane - Rickleton and SKY were 🔥 today. Bumrah's spell was just the cherry on top!
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Priya M.
While MI's performance was great, I feel Chawla is overstating the "match winners" point. Some players like Naman Dhir still need to prove consistency before being called match winners.
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Amit S.
That Bumrah-Boult combo is deadly! 7 wickets between them - no wonder LSG collapsed. MI's bowling attack looks complete now after those early season struggles.
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Sanjana P.
The way MI has turned their season around is incredible! From 4 losses in first 5 to 5 straight wins. Hardik's captaincy deserves credit too 👏
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Vikram J.
Can we talk about Ryan Rickleton's innings? The guy was hitting sixes like they were nothing! MI's scouting team deserves a raise for finding these gems.
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Neha R.
As an LSG fan, this was painful to watch 😅 But credit where it's due - MI played like champions today. That Jaipur match against RR will be interesting!

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