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Mumbai Indians put up a commanding 217/2 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton laid the foundation with a 116-run stand. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya then unleashed a brutal 94-run partnership in just 46 balls. Only Theekshana and Parag managed wickets as MI set a massive target.

Key Points: MI Post 217/2 Against RR After Rohit-Rickelton Stand and SKY-Hardik Finish

  • Rohit Sharma & Ryan Rickelton set up MI with 116-run opening stand
  • Suryakumar Yadav & Hardik Pandya added unbeaten 94 in just 46 balls
  • Only Theekshana & Parag took wickets for RR
  • MI post daunting 217/2 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
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MI post 217/2 against RR after a stellar opening stand, late onslaught

Mumbai Indians dominate Rajasthan Royals with 217/2 after Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton's 116-run opening stand and Suryakumar Yadav-Hardik Pandya's explosive finish.

"Suryakumar sealed the innings in style, launching a six off the final delivery. – Match Report"

Jaipur, May 1

Mumbai Indians (MI) put up a commanding total of 217/2 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, thanks to a strong start by openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, followed by a blazing finish from Suryakumar Yadav and MI captain Hardik Pandya.

The MI openers got off to a flying start, bringing up the team's 50 in just 5.2 overs and finishing the powerplay at 58 without loss. Rickelton was the first to reach his half-century, getting there in 29 balls, while Rohit followed soon after with a 50 off 31 deliveries.

The duo stitched a 116-run opening partnership before Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana provided the breakthrough, dismissing Rickelton for 61 (38 balls), a knock studded with seven boundaries and three sixes. Rohit departed shortly after for 53 (36 balls), which included nine fours, falling to Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag.

However, there was no respite for the Royals as Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya took charge in the latter half of the innings. The pair added an unbeaten 94-run partnership, with both batters finishing on identical scores of 48 with the runs coming in 23 balls each. Suryakumar sealed the innings in style, launching a six off the final delivery. He and Pandya stayed not out.

Only Theekshana and Parag managed to pick up a wicket each for the hosts. Royals have a daunting task ahead.

Brief score: Mumbai Indians 217/2 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 61, Rohit Sharma 53; Riyan Parag 1/12) vs. Rajasthan Royals.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a batting masterclass by MI! Rohit and Rickelton set the perfect platform, and SKY-Hardik finished it in style. That last over was pure carnage! 🔥 RR bowlers looked clueless in the death overs. MI might have just sealed their playoff spot with this performance.
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Priya M.
As a Rajasthan fan, I'm worried about our bowling attack. 217 is a mountain to climb! Theekshana was decent but others leaked too many runs. Hope our batters can pull off a miracle like they did against KKR 🤞
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Arjun S.
That opening partnership was pure class! Rickelton proving why he was such a smart buy. And SKY at his usual destructive best - those scoops and flicks are just unfair to bowlers! 😅
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Sanjana R.
Hardik's captaincy has been questionable this season but today he led from the front with that explosive knock. Hope this is the turning point for MI's campaign. The team looks balanced when both openers fire.
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Vikram J.
RR missed a trick by not bringing Chahal early. His experience was needed when MI openers were going hammer and tongs. Also, why no Boult in powerplay? Strange tactics from Sanju Samson today.
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Neha P.
The way SKY and Hardik matched each other shot for shot in that partnership was amazing to watch! Both finishing on 48* at same strike rate. Perfect example of how T20 cricket should be played - aggressive but calculated.

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