Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2018 playoff chances brighten with win over Kings XI Punjab

Seamer Jasprit Bumrah snapped up three crucial wickets as defending champions Mumbai Indians kept their play-off hopes alive by notching up a thrilling three-run win over Kings XI Punjab in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match.

Updated on: May 17, 2018 9:56 AM IST

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Jasprit Bumrah was Mumbai Indians’ star as he picked three wickets to help defeat Kings XI Punjab in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 match on Wednesday. (BCCI)

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Ravichandran Ashwin-led Kings XI Punjab won the toss and chose to bast against Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (BCCI)

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Andrew Tye dismantled Mumbai Indians early on picking the wickets of Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Evin Lewis. (BCCI)

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Krunal Pandya (32) stitched a crucial stand with Kieron Pollard. (BCCI)

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Kieron Pollard top-scored for Mumbai Indians with a 23-ball 50. (BCCI)

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Ravichandran Ashwin got thr wickets of POllard and Ben Cutting as Mumbai Indians notched 186/8 in 20 overs. (BCCI)

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In chase, KXIP got an early shock as Mitchell McClenaghan got the wicket of Chris Gayle. (BCCI)

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KL Rahul continued his stellar form scoring 96 off 60 balls. (BCCI)

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Rahul was involved in a 111-run stand with Aaron Finch (46). (BCCI)

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Jasprit Bumrah was Mumbai Indians’ best bowler as he picked three for 15 runs. With the win, MI now have 12 points in 13 games. KXIP also have same points but their run-rate is less. (BCCI)