IPL 5 – Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab - Match Recap
Against all odds, Kings XI http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833 defeated Mumbai Indians on its own backyard by six wickets in a tie of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on the 22nd of April, 2012.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Hussey-c1380 continued to lead the team in the wicketkeeper’s absence, who also happens to be the mentor of the side.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556 in the playing XI.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JEC-Franklin-c1684 held the innings together. The Kiwi all-rounder struggled in the beginning of the innings but found momentum later on. He was ably supported by the wicketkeeper/batsman, Dinesh Karthik, who was
looking in great touch, but was unlucky to be run-out while attempting a second run.
The home team ended up at 163 runs for the loss of six wickets in its 20 overs. Franklin remained the top-scorer and made 79 runs off only 51 balls in which he struck six fours and four massive hits out of the park. On the other end, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KD-Karthik-c1780 also
impressed with his 35-run knock.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Parvinder-Awana-c80792 picked up a couple of wickets each. The latter impressed the cricket analysts once again with his ability to surprise the batsmen with his pace.
Kings XI was off to a brisk start before the discarded Australian batsman; http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Simon-James-Marshall-c90362 played out of his skin and won the match for
his team single-handedly.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KA-Pollard-c1754 bowled an amazing spell which made things hard for the visitors and the match went into the last over. However, Marsh held his nerves and sealed the game for his team.
The left-hander remained unbeaten for his 68 off 40 balls, which included five boundaries and three huge sixes. He was named the Player of the Match for this brilliant knock.
The Caribbean all-rounder gave only 14 runs in his four overs and picked up a couple of crucial scalps as well. The left-arm spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RP-Singh-c87028 were extremely
disappointing and this was the reason why Mumbai was not able to defend the total.
The two teams will be up against each other once again on the 25th and Mumbai will love to take revenge.
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