Gowtham's Mini Blitz Breaks Mumbai Indians' Heart

Rajasthan Royals back to winning streak as they beat Mumbai Indians by three wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Sunday (April 22). Debutant Jofra Archer (3 for 22), Sanju Samson (52 off 39), and Stokes (40 off 29)led the platform of RR win but it was Karishanppa Gowtham, whose blitzing 11-ball 33* helped Royals to get their third win of the tournament.

What twist came into play



After 14 overs, Royals were in comfortable position as they lost only two wickets on 110. With 58 runs needed in 6 overs, Royals thought they were favorites to win.

But then twist came into play. Mumbai Indians pulled things back by getting wickets of Stokes, Samson, Buttler, and Klaasen in space of 15 runs. Inspired by Hardik Pandya, who ended Stokes fireworks with a yorker fired on the leg stump. Then it was ever reliable Jasprit Bumrah, who grabbed two back to back wickets of Samson and Buttler in 17th over. With 43 runs needed in 3 overs, MI had momentum but Gowtham had some other plans. He hit Mustafizur for a six to long on and a four and collect 15 runs in 18th over. But the 19th over of Bumrah's proved to be the turning point of the match in which Gowtham and Archer collect runs by hitting two fours and a six. It was a tough task in front of Hardik, who had to defend 10 runs in last over. He had begun the over on a high note as he got Archer on the first ball. But good thing was, Gowtham had the strike and he sent next ball to for a four to the third man. Now 6 needed off 4 balls but he avoided single on next ball to send the fourth ball for a six over long on. Royals won the match with two balls to spare.

What went wrong for Mumbai Indians?



For the first 14 overs of the MI innings, it was all Mumbai Indians.

After winning the toss, Rohit Sharma opted to bat first. However, MI lost Evin Lewis in first over as Dhawal Kulkarni's inswinger got Lewis out. But after that, it was all about Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. The duo played their shots all-around the part and put up the 129-run stand for the second wicket. In this process, both the players completed their half centuries. At 129 for 1, MI were looking good to set a big total. In this process, Ishan Kishan lost his concentration and caught out by Jos Buttler while trying to hit big, he made 58 off 42 balls (4 fours & 3 sixes). In next over Unadkat got Suryakumar Yadav out, he scored 72 off 47 balls (6 fours & 3 sixes) and was the top scorer for MI. That was the time where MI lost momentum as they lost Rohit Sharma and Pandya brothers in space of 19 balls. Jofra Archer grabbed 3 wickets in 19th over and restricted MI to 167 for 7 in 20 overs.

How good was Archer on debut



Outstanding, Archer came in limelight after his performance in the Big Base league where he picked 17 wickets in 13 matches. He carried his BBL form into IPL and picked 3 wickets on his debut. His ability to hit the deck hard and deceive batsmen by slower balls makes him different. He picked 3 wickets in 19th over and finished his spell with 3 for 22 in 4 overs.

He awarded Man Of The Match and Sanju Samson regain Orange Cap (Leading run getter)

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