On a decent batting surface in Mohali, chasing a below par 159 against the Afghans, Rohit had the perfect opportunity to get some handy runs and set the template for the side ahead of the marquee tournament in June.
Suryakumar Yadav put on display a power-hitting masterclass to post his highest score in IPL -- a 35-ball 83 -- and with Nehal Wadhera blasting an unbeaten half-century, Mumbai Indians handed Royal Challengers Bangalore a six-wicket defeat in Match No 54 of India Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Wankhede Stadium, here on Tuesday.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's magnificent 124 went in vain as Suryakumar Yadav (55) and Tim David (45 not out) carried five-time champions Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the 1000th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) in a run-fest at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
With this win, India not only retained the trophy but also regained the number one ranking in the test cricket and in the process became the top team in all three formats of the game.
