The article provides an analysis of how the franchises fared in the IPL 2024 auction. It highlights the players bought by each team, their strengths, weaknesses, and the overall composition of their squads. The Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Mitchell Starc and addressed their need for fast bowlers, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad secured Pat Cummins and Wanindu Hasaranga. The Chennai Super Kings covered most bases with their purchases, and the Mumbai Indians focused on overseas fast bowlers. The Rajasthan Royals spent heavily on Rovman Powell and Shubham Dubey but missed out on a much-needed all-rounder.
Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians by 62 runs in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 and entered their second successive final. Shubman Gill's 129-run knock helped GT post a massive total of 233/3. In reply, MI lost early wickets but Suryakumar Yadav's half-century kept them in the game. However, pacer Mohit Sharma's five-wicket haul, including the dismissal of Surya, led to MI's collapse as they were bundled out for 171.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher reflects on their injury situation and the challenges faced by their bowling group in the IPL. He hopes to take some "firm decisions" once the emotions have settled after their defeat to the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. Boucher underlines the positive impact of Rohit Sharma's approach on their batting and the contributions of Nehal Wadhera and Tilak in the team. He also defends their inexperienced bowling line-up and highlights the difficulty of playing on a batting-friendly pitch like Wankhede.
Shubman Gill's third century in four matches helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians in the IPL playoffs. The cricket community praised Gill's ability to identify moments and accelerate with consistency, calling him a special player and a joy to watch. Gill's knock of 129 is the highest individual score in an IPL playoff game.
Mumbai Indians have assembled a formidable batting line-up that has chased down three consecutive totals of 200 or more in the IPL, without major contributions from Rohit Sharma. Ishan Kishan and Nehal Wadhera have been instrumental in these chases, with Mumbai's lower middle order also displaying finishing qualities. Mumbai's scouts have again shown their talent in unearthing Wadhera, who has played just five first-class matches. Mumbai's last three successful chases rank among the best in the IPL ever, making them arguably the most feared batting line-up in the IPL currently.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's audacious strokeplay and Jofra Archer's pure vibes made for an enthralling duel in the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. Jaiswal's maiden century, the highest score by an uncapped player in the IPL, included an array of authoritative cuts, disdainful pulls, and inventive drives. Archer, playing only his third game this season, picked up three wickets and bowled consistently at speeds close to 150 kph. Despite being squared up and beaten by Archer's deliveries, Jaiswal weathered the storm and grew in presence in the game, impressing cricket experts and fans alike.
Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs in their IPL 2023 match. Umpire Nitin Menon's act of taking an umpire's review during Arjun Tendulkar's over caught everyone's attention and sparked curiosity on Twitter. Cameron Green's unbeaten knock of 64 runs helped Mumbai Indians post a total of 192/5 in 20 overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad were bundled out for 178 after the entire bowling unit contributed in team's victory.
Venkatesh Iyer's century highlights the importance of attacking intent in T20 cricket, as he scored 104 runs off 60 balls against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023. Despite his efforts, Kolkata Knight Riders lost the match by five wickets. Iyer's innings was a reminder of his ability and his return to form after a difficult year. He is currently the tournament's leading run-scorer.
Venkatesh Iyer's century highlights the importance of attacking intent in T20 cricket, as he scored 104 runs off 60 balls against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023. Despite his efforts, Kolkata Knight Riders lost the match by five wickets. Venkatesh's innings was a reminder of his ability after a difficult year, which saw him suffer second-season syndrome in IPL 2022, lose his India place and suffer a broken ankle that threatened to rule him out of this tournament altogether.
Sachin and Arjun Tendulkar made history by becoming the first father-son pair to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Mumbai Indians. Arjun bowled two overs for 17 runs but couldn't pick up a wicket, while Sachin had played for Mumbai in the past, scoring 2334 runs in 78 IPL games between 2008 and 2013. The occasion was celebrated by former and current cricketers on social media.
Ajinkya Rahane made his Chennai Super Kings debut in their match against Mumbai Indians and scored 61 off 27 balls, helping his team win by seven wickets. Rahane credited his success to playing his normal game and backing his strengths, as encouraged by captain MS Dhoni. He had not made a half-century in the IPL since November 2020 and had been a peripheral figure in the last two seasons. Rahane's innings prompted suggestions that he could be in contention to play in the World Test Championship final in June.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a sensational start to their IPL campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket demolition of Mumbai Indians. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis dished out a chasing master-class with a 148-run opening partnership. After the win, the RCB players and support staff engaged in a funny dance, with Kohli and du Plessis leading the celebrations. Kohli scored an unbeaten 82 while du Plessis scored 73 as RCB chased down MI's total of 171 with ease.
Virat Kohli's vintage display against Jofra Archer at the Chinnaswamy stadium delighted the Royal Challengers Bangalore fans. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma's lean period in the IPL continues, with his average and strike rate being the lowest among those who have made at least 500 runs since 2021. However, Mumbai Indians' investment in young talent is starting to pay off, with 20-year-old Tilak Varma impressing with a knock of 84 off 46 balls.
Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League match. Mumbai Indians posted 171 for 7, with Tilak Varma scoring 84 not out off 46 balls. In response, Royal Challengers' openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli added 148 runs in 14.5 overs, with du Plessis hitting 73 off 43 balls and Kohli scoring an unbeaten 82 off 49 balls.
Mumbai Indians won the Women's T20 Challenge, also known as the Women's IPL, beating Delhi Capitals in the final. The Mumbai team had a dominant start, a dip in intensity, and then a big comeback. The team's four overseas players led the way, with Issy Wong, Hayley Matthews, and Amelia Kerr taking wickets, and Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring 60 not out in 55 balls. Mumbai's loyal supporters were rewarded with Harmanpreet Kaur lifting the trophy, beating Meg Lanning's Delhi Capitals in a well-contested final.
