5 moments from Qualifier 1 between MI and RPS that don’t fade away
Rising Pune Supergiant took on the Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier of IPL at the Wankhede stadium with both sides aware that a win will guarantee them a berth in Sunday’s marquee final in Hyderabad.
Although Pune were without the services of Imran Tahir and Ben Stokes, they still managed to beat the favourites of the game by 20 runs and book their berth were without the services of Imran Tahir and Ben Stokes, they still managed to beat the favourites of the game by 20 runs and book their berth for the finals.
After winning the toss, Mumbai chose to field and restricted Pune to a target of 162. But Pune’s bowling department, spearheaded by the young Washington Sundar was magnificent as it bowled out a dangerous looking batting line-up for 149.
Here are 5 memorable moments from the match that don't fade away, quite like the Axe Signature range of body perfumes:
#1 The MS Dhoni special
MS Dhoni (40 off 26) finished off in style, pummeling Jasprit Bumrah for two huge sixes in the final over to take RPS to 162/4. The former Pune skipper was saving his best for the last and the most crucial moments like he always has. When Dhoni was batting, it looked like Pune were playing at home as the whole of Wankhede was heard cheering for the former Team India captain.
In his cameo, he hit 5 huge sixes out of the park, which was reminiscent of Dhoni at his peak. Mitchell McClenaghan was at the receiving end as the man from Ranchi decided it was time for some quick runs towards the end.