MI vs RCB Match 54 Results

6:12 PM IST That is it from this game and the shift in the Indian T20 League table continues with teams formerly in a comfortable position losing games at the wrong time and allowing others to pounce. Next up is a clash between high-flying Chennai and a resurgent Delhi side in Chennai on Wednesday, the 10th of May. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but our build-up will begin much sooner. Cheers!

6:10 PM IST Suryakumar Yadav is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his terrific knock of 83 runs from just 35 balls. He says that it was important for the team to come home and win like this and he is very happy. Adds that the opposition came up with a plan and tried to make him hit to the longer side and did not give him pace but the chat between him and Nehal Wadhera was to hit hard and find gaps and just keep things simple. Mentions that you have to practice the same way you do in a match and he tries to put himself under pressure in the net sessions and gets out of his comfort zone. Ends by saying that he knows where his runs are and he does not try to do anything different.

6:06 PM IST Rohit Sharma, the captain of Mumbai says that he knew the pitch was very good for batting and it was all about how you apply yourself. On Akash Madhwal, he says that he was with them last year as well and tells that he told him these are tough overs to bowl but he is up for the challenge and is a bit of a leader as well. Adds that he has no idea what a good score batting first would have been here and the nature of the pitch is such that regular scores of 200 or more happen here. Says that one thing he has noticed this season is that teams and individuals are taking more and more risks and it's coming off as well and that is why we are seeing more scores of over 200 runs, both being made and being chased as well.

6:01 PM IST The Presentation ceremony...

6:01 PM IST One of the top players for Mumbai in this game, Nehal Wadhera is down for a chat. Wadhera says that it was fun batting up the order and it feels good to get back-to-back fifties. Adds that he is happy with the win and tells that Wankhede is a ground where 200 is chasable and they played two practice games where they chased 200 which gave them more confidence. Praises Suryakumar Yadav and says that the chat was to stay there till the 15th over and they can finish the game. Mentions that he had the confidence that he can finish the game. Says that he sometimes tries to copy some of the shots that Suryakumar Yadav plays but cannot. Ends by saying that he grabs certain tips from him and hopes that he can continue this and learn more things.

5:57 PM IST The Bangalore skipper, Faf du Plessis says that they knew anything under 220 here was not safe with the batting that Mumbai have in their ranks. Adds that they are disappointed with the batting as they couldn't capitalize in the last five overs. Tells that they had to play the bluff card and say that 200 was enough. Mentions that the pace on deliveries were a little bit easier to play and it was important to change the pace. Praises Suryakumar Yadav for his incredible knock and says that he is one of the greatest players currently and it is really difficult to bowl to him as he has everything in his locker. Further adds that he makes a captain looks grey as you feel helpless. Credits Mohammed Siraj for his efforts and tells that he kept everyone quiet for some time but it is the nature of this format as people will come after you at some point in time.