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legendary Anil Kumble who had the
same figures (5/5) in the year 2009
when he was captaining Royal Chal-
lengers Bangalore’s side.
Alzarri Joseph is leading the
chart with 6/12 against Sunrisers Hy-
derabad, playing for Mumbai Indi-
ans.
He also became the first-ever
bowler to take a five-wicket haul in
an IPL playoff match, surpassing
bowling figures of Doug Bollinger,
who took 4/13 in 2010 IPL semifinals
against Deccan Chargers for Chen-
nai Super Kings.
The MI bowler also became the
bowler taking a five-wicket haul with
the lowest economy. He surpassed
Kumble 5/5 (ER: 1.57) and Jasprit
Bumrah 5/10 (ER: 2.50).
While batting first, MI registered
a competitive score of 182/8. Cam-
eron Green (41) and Suryakumar
Yadav’s (33) kept MI’s swift flow of
run intact. On the other hand, LSG’s
middle-order collapse was enough to
end their campaign on a bitter note.

Future of Asia Cup to be

decided after IPL final

he Board of Control for Crick-
et in India (BCCI) Secretary LSG captain Krunal Pandya and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma with IPL 2023 trophy during Eliminator match (ANI)
TJay Shah on Thursday said that
discussions will be held regarding the
future of Asia Cup 2023. Last year, Krunal takes blame for that strategic break. Quinton de Kock Chawla. Krunal was dismissed for
Shah announced that India will not is a quality batter, but Mayers has a eight off 11 balls after being caught
travel to play Asia Cup 2023 which is LSG’s loss better record here, so we went ahead by Tim David at long-on. LSG were
being hosted by Pakistan. (in the playing XI) with him. Their bat- 69/3 in 8.2 overs. Akash continued to
Along with this Shah also an- ucknow Super Giants skipper ters bat really well against fast bowl- run riot over LSG’s batting, dismiss-
nounced that the presidents of Ban- Krunal Pandya’s wicket was ers, so I thought of starting with spin ing Ayush Badoni (1) and an in-form
gladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka Lone of the talking points of the against them,” Pandya concluded. Nicholas Pooran (0) on two successive
Cricket Boards will be present at the game against Mumbai Indians in the Chasing 183, LSG were off to a balls. LSG sunk to 74/5 in 9.5 overs.
Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 poor start. Akash Madhwal dismissed At the end of 10 overs, LSG were
Ahmedabad for the IPL-2023 final Eliminator match at the MA Chid- Prerak Mankad for three with Hritik 75/5, with Deepak Hooda (1*) and
scheduled on May 28. ambaram Stadium on Wednesday. Shokeen taking the catch. LSG were Stoinis (36*) unbeaten at the crease.
“The respective presidents of Pandya has struggled at the 12/1 in 1.5 overs. A heavy blow was dealt to LSG’s
the Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Chepauk in his nine innings. He has LSG were dealt another heavy hopes as David and Ishan Kishan
Sri Lanka Cricket Boards will grace scored a total of 47 runs with a strike blow in the powerplay as the danger- ran out Stoinis for 40 (27 balls). His
the Tata IPL 2023 final to be held on rate of 92.15. He had the opportuni- ous Kyle Mayers was dismissed for 18 knock had five fours and a six. LSG
May 28 at the Narendra Modi Sta- ty to turn around his fortune but he of 13 balls. Chris Jordan took his first were 79/6 in 11.5 overs.
dium. We will hold discussions with played an unusual shot as he came wicket and Green took a great catch. A Rohit Sharma direct hit ran
them for outlining the future course down the track to loft the ball but mis- LSG were 23/2 in 3.2 overs. out Krishnappa Gowtham for 2. LSG
of action in relation to Asia Cup cued it and Tim David made no mis- Following this, Marcus Stoinis were 92/7 in 12.3 overs. Ravi Bish-
2023,” BCCI Secretary Jay Shah take in lapping it up. After the match, and Krunal Pandya started to build noi was dismissed for 3. Madhwal
said. Krunal Pandya took ownership of his a partnership. The duo took LSG got his fourth wicket, with a catch
Earlier, the Sri Lanka Cricket decision. “We were in a good position through the remainder of the power- from Jordan. LSG were 100/8 in 14.3
(SLC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board at one stage, but everything started play without loss of wicket. overs. Hooda was run out for 15 (13
(BCB) supported the BCCI over the (going wrong) when I played that LSG reached the 50-run mark balls). LSG were 100/9 in 14.5 overs.
matter of moving this year’s Asia Cup shot, we should have played better in 5.4 overs. At the end of the pow- Madhwal concluded LSG’s innings,
tournament out of Pakistan. cricket. That shot (his wicket) was erplay, LSG were 54/2, with Stoin- dismissing Mohsin for a duck, com-
Najam Sethi, the chairperson of not on, I completely take the blame is (28*) and Krunal (2*) unbeaten. pleting his five-wicket haul.
the PCB Management Committee, for that. The ball was coming nicely Stoinis and Krunal smashed Hritik LSG were bundled out for 101 in
called for a rational approach to solve onto the bat, we just had to bat bet- for 18 runs in the sixth over. 16.3 overs. MI won by 81 runs to seal
the crisis looming over the country’s ter,” Pandya said after the match. The 46-run stand between the place for Qualifier 2 match against
hosting of the Asia Cup. “We didn’t play good cricket after duo was broken by spinner Piyush Gujarat Titans.

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