Akash Madhwal deserves full credit for leading MI to the second round of qualifying: Irfan Pathan. Akash Madhwal created havoc against LSG, taking five wickets while surrendering only five runs.
The Mumbai Indians, headed by Rohit Sharma, advanced to the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 by defeating the Lucknow Super Giants in a relatively one-sided match at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. The five-time IPL champions checked all the boxes in a highly anticipated match to earn a match against the defending champions Gujarat Titans.
After their batters contributed significantly to MI’s above-par 181-8 on the spin-friendly Chepauk surface, rookie India bowler Akash Madhwal ran-riot through LSG hitters and returned with best figures of 5-5. Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan praised the Uttarakhand seamer for his performance in a high-stakes match.
“We have never seen an uncapped player dominate in a high-pressure game,” Irfan Pathan stated on Start Sports’ Cricket Live. In the last two games, Akash Madhwal has taken 9 wickets. He is solely responsible for MI’s advancement to the Qualifier.”
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif praised the right-arn fast for his skill and command of the cricket ball.
“Akash Madhwal bowls hard length,” Md Kaif added. His bowling style is similar to that of Mohd Shami, and he gets the zip off the surface. What a player he’s been for the Mumbai Indians recently. With each game he’s played, he’s looked like a seasoned bowler.”
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Ravi Shastri praised Madhwal for bowling hard length and being a street-smart bowler
“Madhwal applied himself brilliantly in this game, bowling beautifully and bowling the hard length on a slow Chepauk track,” Ravi Shastri observed. He also possesses an excellent cutter. Tennis ball cricketers are extremely street smart, as Madhwal has demonstrated on the big stage. He’s a young bowler who learns quickly. This youthful star delivered yet another outstanding performance.”
Suryakumar Yadav, MI’s batting mainstay, delivered another crucial knock in a crucial match. SKY accurately assessed the pitch conditions on a difficult Chepauk surface.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh praised SKY’s batting arsenal, saying no other batsman in the world has a better striking range than Suryakumar Yadav.
“I can confidently say that no other batsman in the world has the range and variety of Surya,” Harbhajan Singh said. Surya’s ability to come back with a bang after failing in his first two matches demonstrates his mental fortitude as a player.”
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