MI vs RR Match 42 Results

7:03 PM IST Right then, that's it from the coverage of this game. We meet again on Monday, 1st May for more action in the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League. It will be match number 43 where Lucknow will be locking horns against Bangalore and it will be another enthralling fixture coming your way. The first ball for the same will be at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!

7:00 PM IST Yashasvi Jaiswal wins the Player of the Match award for his scintillating knock. He says the best moment was when he scored the century as he didn't know the ball went for a boundary. Adds that he thanked God at that moment. Tells that he has worked hard for this and was very happy with it. Mentions that he is mentally strong, focuses a lot on fitness and diet, and tries to be well organized. Tells that his favorite shot is the straight drive which gives him a lot of confidence especially when he clears his foot to play the shot. Ends by acknowledging the support for him.

6:59 PM IST Rohit Sharma, the victorious skipper is in for a chat. Starts by saying it was very pleasing to see how they chased down the target. Mentions that they bat really well when the score is in front of them. Informs that Tim David has got a lot of ability but it will take some time for him to fill the shoes of Pollard who has done it consistently for the side in the past and won plenty of trophies. Still believes that David has a lot more to offer and he possesses some great power. On Jofra Archer, he says that it won't be long before he finds his rhythm. Mentions that even Suryakumar Yadav looks sharp and is not away from his best version. On being asked about Yashasvi Jaiswal, he says that initially he was shocked looking at the power he generated in his shots. He even questioned him about the fact and to that the Rajasthan batter responded that he has been regularly visiting the gym. Tells that he is glad to see the growth of the youngster and says that it is a positive sign for the Indian cricket team and also his franchise.

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6:54 PM IST Tim David, the man of the moment is in for a chat. He says that it is an amazing result for them and the crowd was going absolutely crazy which is always the case here in Wankhede. Adds that he feels great to be part of this win and it will give them more confidence. Mentions that he felt every bowler had to be targeted and the conditions were good for batting. Says that every time a bowler missed the yorker you were in with a chance. Tells that he wanted to do something like this for a long time and is very happy to be on the winning side.

6:53 PM IST Sanju Samson, the skipper of Rajasthan says he was telling his bowlers to stay in the game and fight it out which they did but credits Suryakumar Yadav and the Mumbai batters for the way they played and says it was something special from Tim David. Tells that the ball was getting wet but not that wet and feels they had enough experience to deal with it. Mentions that they have been playing good cricket with results being in their favor or they get close in the end. Praises Yashasvi Jaiswal for his century and says he is very happy for him even though he ended up on the losing side.