IPL 2018: MI vs CSK, Four Master Strokes from the IPL 2018 opener

#4 Krunal Pandya sent ahead of Pollard

Mumbai Indians were reeling at one stage when Ishan Kishan fell at 113 for 4 in the 15th over. In came the Mumbai’s previous final hero Krunal Pandya, who was sent ahead of Kieron Pollard. The situation once again demanded some flourish at the end and the southpaw was impeccable with his batting skills on display.

He didn’t let his team down as he managed a quick fiery 41 off 22 deliveries to see his side get past the 150 runs mark. It was a crucial knock under pressure as Krunal along with Hardik gave the required finishing touch at the end. The innings from Krunal gave the Mumbai bowlers something to bowl at in the second innings given the dew plays a great factor at Wankhede. As it turned out eventually, even the late flourish from the Pandya brothers didn’t prove enough for the bowlers as they bow out against a Bravo special.