IPL 2024: The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a one-sided affair today as the Rajasthan Royals thrashed the Mumbai Indians by a massive margin of 8 wickets in the 14th match of IPL 2024. This emphatic victory marks a forgettable debut for Hardik Pandya as captain of the Mumbai Indians on their home turf.
Royals Spinners Weave a Web Around MI Batsmen:
Opting to bowl first, the Royals’ decision proved to be a masterstroke. Their spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin ran riot, dismantling the Mumbai batting line-up. Chahal picked up three crucial wickets, while Ashwin chipped in with two scalps. Mumbai’s batting woes continued, as they were bundled out for a paltry 97 runs in just 17.3 overs.
Samson Leads Royals to Easy Chase:
Chasing a below-par target, the Royals openers, Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler, ensured a smooth chase. Samson led from the front with a fluent half-century, while Buttler provided valuable support with a quickfire 30. The rest of the batting order barely required any time at the crease as Rajasthan comfortably reached the target in the 14th over, with eight wickets in hand.
Royals Maintain Winning Run, MI Languish at Bottom:
This convincing victory propels the Rajasthan Royals to the top of the points table, extending their winning streak to three matches. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians’ struggles continue, as they remain winless at the bottom of the table. The pressure will be mounting on Hardik Pandya and his team to turn things around quickly.
