Punjab Kings have beaten Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday evening.
The Punjab batters led the charge against Mumbai’s bowling line-up with two quick half-centuries from Captain Shreyas Iyer and in-form Prabhsimran Singh.
Both Iyer and Prabhsimran produced absolute carnage, smashing Mumbai’s bowling all over the Wankhede with masterful stroke play. The visitors cruised to the target of 196 with 21 balls to spare.
Batting first, Mumbai Indians batters scored at a good pace throughout their innings, courtesy of a brilliant century from South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock. Mumbai posted 196 in their allotted 20 overs.
Batting second, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh opened the chase for Punjab before the former fell to Allah Ghazanfar for 15 runs.
Cooper Connolly came in to replace the fallen batter and made 17 runs off 12 deliveries before the Afghan struck again.
Captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the chase alongside Prabhsimran as the duo put up a 139-run stand, with both batters bringing up their fifties.
Shreyas got out on 66, while Prabhsimran remained unbeaten on 80, with Marcus Stoinis scoring 10 to help PBKS win in just 16.3 overs.
Punjab has won all four matches this season while chasing and has never been asked to bat first.
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