Hello and welcome to all the readers
We are almost reaching the half way of the tournament.
Day 21 of the IPL 2021. Today we had 2 matches
- Match 24 - Mumbai Indians [MI] v/s Rajasthan Royals [RR] in Delhi
- Match 25 - Delhi Capitals [DC] v/s Kolkota Knight Riders in Ahmedabad
Match 24 [ MI v/s RR] - Statistics and Analysis:
MI won the toss and elected to field
RR scored 171/4 in 20 overs. RR started well and lost first wicket on 66 in the 8th over. RR was not able to score more runs in the death overs.
MI bowlers bowled well, last 5 overs only 45 runs were scored.
In reply, MI started well and only lost 3 wickets. MI reached the target in 16.4 overs. [172/3]. Quinton de Kock scored 70 runs and remain not out
MI won the match by 7 wickets [9 balls to spare]
Player of the match - Quinton de Kock [MI]
RR batting was good today. But they still need to figure out their batting order, as they lost their way and surely 20/25 runs short.
MI on the other hand had a good day. Top order did bat well today. Bowling was also excellent.
Match 25 [ DC v/s KKR] - Statistics and Analysis:
DC won the toss and elected to field.
KKR scored 154/6 in 20 overs. KKR started slow and lost few wickets quickly.
In reply, DC started with a bang. First over itself DC scored 25 runs. A good first wicket partnership of 132 runs in 14 overs, secured the match. DC reached the target in 16.3 overs [156/3]
DC won the match by 7 wickets [21 balls to spare]
Player of the match - Prithvi Shaw [DC]
For DC this match is a very good comeback. DC lost their last match by 1 run. DC outclassed KKR in all the departments today
KKR middle order batting woes continued. Openers also did not play aggressively. This is becoming a trend for KKR. Morgan again went for a duck today. KKR has to figure out their plans, if they want to qualify for the playoffs. It will get difficult as they keep losing matches
source - cricinfo.com
Updated Table Tally:
source - cricinfo.com
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