Chennai: Punjab Kings tame Mumbai Indians by nine wickets and snap their three-match losing streak in the IPL, on Friday.
The bowlers, led by Ravi Bishnoi (2/21 in 4) and Mohammad Shami (2/21 in 4), limited Mumbai Indians to 131 for six despite a fine half-century by Rohit Sharma (63 off 52) on a sticky surface. Though Mumbai are known to defend low totals, Punjab were clinical in the run chase and got the job done in 17.4 overs.
KL Rahul’s 60 not out from 52 balls helped Punjab Kings to an easy nine-wicket win over reigning Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians.
The Kings captain shared an unbeaten 79-run partnership with Chris Gayle, who made 43 not out as they chased down 132 with 2.2 overs to spare in Chennai.
The five-time winners have now lost three of their five matches in this season’s competition.
