Player of the Match
Player of the Match

11:44pm That will be that for tonight. Tilak the star as MI ice another 200-plus run-chase, and leave PBKS in must-win territory. One of the beneficiaries of this result aka CSK, will be in action tomorrow against LSG. Do join us for that game too but until then, from all of us here at ESPNcricinfo, it is goodbye!

Tilak Varma, Player of the Match: I always say I love finishing games. Playing World Cups, playing international games, it helps, you get experience and confidence. We did not expect a wicket like this - it was slow and low. We saw how Punjab struggled in first 15 overs. We thought to take the game deep, and I was believing in myself, was holding my shape and backing myself (and my game). (On the 16th over bowled by Chahal) When we had second time-out, I was talking to coach that just one big over, we will finish off the game, and to believe in me. Was just waiting for that one big over. Glad I could finish the game. (Chats with Jacks) His innings really helped. I just said to hold the shape and to wait for the slower ones. That is the only ball we were struggling to hit sixes. He held shape, got sixes and they were under pressure.

Jasprit Bumrah, MI captain: One from one - good game of cricket. Both teams played some good cricket. We really pulled back well after a good start (for Punjab). Bowling in the end has become more difficult now (smiles). The wicket in this game looked a little drier. Previous game had a bit more pace, and ball was holding up and keeping low (when we were bowling). We were pretty clear in what we wanted to do (at the toss). Holding your length was the key. If you bowl too short or too full, at the altitude, the ball flies. Credit to the bowlers - they executed and held their nerve as well. (Turning point) Tilak's knock and Shardul's bowling. The way Tilak held his nerve, he kept his shape, kept his belief and Jacksy as well (for his contribution at the end). Really happy everyone contributed. (Experience as skipper) I have captained a Test match, a T20I and now only thing left is an ODI (laughs). But jokes apart, really enjoyed my time.

Shreyas Iyer, PBKS captain: Tough pill to swallow. Don't want to pinpoint a situation. It was a great game of cricket. He (Tilak) played an amazing knock, and manoeuvred the field nicely - so credit to him. (On Omarzai) At a point, we were looking at 170-180, and he simply changed the momentum towards us. Getting to 200 was a commendable performance. (On their next game) Definitely excited about the next opportunity. An afternoon game and we need to win two out of two - can't wait to play (those matches).

Will Jacks: These games, still so much to play for, and good to get the win. (Chat with Tilak) Kind of focussing on what they were trying to do. One big boundary, so we knew they were trying to defend that. Not sure about pace-off but when we were bowling, cross-seam and back of a length, some were skidding through. Enjoy these games, something in it for the bowlers. Difficult to bowl (because there are so many options). Every day is different. You cannot chase it - you do as you are told.

11:21pm Wow. What a game. And what a run-chase. MI, at one point, seemed out of it, especially when Rohit fell, and when Rutherford was struggling. But with the chips down, Tilak stood up. Yet again. A 33-ball 75, which included several jaw-dropping shots took MI past the finish line, and take nothing away from Jacks either, who popped up with 25 off 10, which included a six in the final over.

PBKS will feel they have missed another opportunity. They had tightened the screws through the middle but their decision to hold an over of Chahal back did not pay off. MI ransacked 20 off the 16th, with 22 also coming off the 18th, and those two overs ultimately ended up costing the Kings.

19.5
6
Bartlett to Tilak Varma, SIX, Tilak finishes it off in style! A stunning hit to cap off a truly stunning innings, and the Punjab Kings lose for the fifth time in a row! Banged in short outside leg. Tilak spots the length early and he swivels to clatter this flat over the long leg fence. He wheels away in celebration soon after and then leaps into the air in delight. He has pulled this game out of the fire, and he has inflicted further misery on the Punjab Kings, who have now lost five on the spin, and are now in real danger of missing the playoffs!

2 off 2

19.4
6
Bartlett to Tilak Varma, SIX, oh goodness me - that is a shot right out of the top drawer! Cometh the hour, cometh Tilak Varma! Short and wide, and rather than dragging it, Tilak goes off side. He gets his hands through the ball and creams it off the back foot over extra cover. Incredible shot. Under such pressure!

8 off 3. How are the nerves now?

19.3
0
Bartlett to Tilak Varma, no run, a failed scoop, and that is a vital, vital dot! Back of a length, hung up a mile outside off. Tilak tries to get it over short fine leg but does not make any contact!

8 off 4

Asahel: "The irony of cricket is all 3 balls between 18.2 to 18.4 were low fullies that yielded just 3 - and the perfect yorker at 18.5 goes for 4"

19.2
1
Bartlett to Jacks, 1 run, goes for the short ball outside off. Seems like the slower variant and Jacks chops it towards deep backward point

9 off 5. Bartlett needs to find the yorker

Shyam Prasad : "Super over?"

19.1
6
Bartlett to Jacks, SIX, fetch that from the stands, says Jacks! Low full toss outside off and that is just what Jacks wants. He goes dead-straight and pumps it over long off!

15 off 6. Bartlett to bowl. Jacks on strike. Advantage MI? Or will runs on the board do the trick for PBKS? First couple of balls could be crucial here.

END OF OVER:
19 | 13 Runs | MI: 186/4 (15 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 9.78, RRR: 15.00)

  • Will Jacks18 (8b)
  • Tilak Varma63 (30b)
  • Arshdeep Singh4-0-29-0
  • Marco Jansen4-0-55-1
18.6
1
Arshdeep Singh to Jacks, 1 run, into the blockhole on middle and leg. Jacks cannot get under it and he clinks it towards sweeper cover
18.5
4
Arshdeep Singh to Jacks, FOUR, scraped past the keeper, and Jacks keeps MI alive in the game! More or less the perfect yorker outside off, but Jacks' game awareness is on point. He peels the outer cover off the ball and scythes it past the keeper!
18.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Tilak Varma, 1 run, full toss outside off but Tilak cannot get this away either. He looks for the sweep but ends up shanking it to deep mid wicket

Tilak is stretching out his right hamstring. Not sure if it is cramp or a more underlying muscle injury. Either way, MI will hope Tilak can continue

Tilak good to go again. 21 off 9

18.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to Tilak Varma, no run, full toss outside off but Tilak cannot cash in. He scuffs it to extra cover and sets off for the run, only to be sent back. Shreyas takes aim but misses. Tilak off the hook
18.2
1
Arshdeep Singh to Jacks, 1 run, dipping full toss near the thigh. Jacks drop-kicks it towards deep mid wicket and settles for a single

John: "Game well and truly over now. That dreadfully bowled over from Jansen wins it for Mumbai " -- MI favourites now. Over the wicket

18.1
6
Arshdeep Singh to Jacks, SIX, stop that, Will Jacks! This is outrageously good hitting. Length ball outside off. Jacks goes through the line and crrrrrrrunnnnchhhhessss it over extra cover!

28 off 12. Game on a knife edge. Arshdeep to bowl. Around the wicket

END OF OVER:
18 | 22 Runs | MI: 173/4 (28 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 9.61, RRR: 14.00)

  • Tilak Varma62 (28b)
  • Will Jacks6 (4b)
  • Marco Jansen4-0-55-1
  • Azmatullah Omarzai4-0-36-2
17.6
6
Jansen to Tilak Varma, SIX, thumped into the sightscreen, and Tilak has ripped Jansen to shreds! Slower ball on a back of a length outside off and Tilak knows this is coming too. He winds up and smokes it over the bowler's head!

34 off 13. Around the wicket

17.5
1
Jansen to Jacks, 1 run, safe! Off-pace on a back of a length outside off. Jacks throws his hands at it and slices it on the bounce to sweeper cover
17.4
4
Jansen to Jacks, FOUR, Jacks joins in on the fun now! Jansen tests out the middle of the track again but this is again laced with width. Jacks frees his arms and slaps it over extra cover!
17.3
1
Jansen to Tilak Varma, 1 run, length ball on the stumps and this keeps a tad low. Tilak continues swinging and drags it towards deep mid wicket
17.2
4
Jansen to Tilak Varma, FOUR, this is an incredible shot! Jansen misses the middle-stump yorker on the shorter side now. Tilak gets under it and lifts it beautifully over mid off!
17.1
6
Jansen to Tilak Varma, SIX, slower ball on leg, and deposited into the stands! Tilak reads it like the morning daily, bends his back knee and mooses it over deep square leg!

50 off 18. That excellent last over may have tilted this towards PBKS. Jansen to bowl

END OF OVER:
17 | 2 Runs 1 Wkt | MI: 151/4 (50 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 8.88, RRR: 16.66)

  • Tilak Varma45 (24b)
  • Will Jacks1 (2b)
  • Azmatullah Omarzai4-0-36-2
  • Yuzvendra Chahal4-0-32-1
16.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tilak Varma, 1 run, short and wide outside off. Tilak walks across, fetches it and swats it towards deep mid wicket

Around the wicket to Tilak

16.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Jacks, 1 run, back of a length on the pads. Jacks rolls his wrists and tucks it towards deep backward square leg
16.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Jacks, no run, hard length, honing into middle and off. Jacks hops around his crease before prodding it back to the bowler

Jacks the new batter

16.3
W
Azmatullah Omarzai to Rutherford, OUT, no need to review this, because Rutherford is outta here! Fullish outside off and Rutherford looks to go downtown. The bat face opens a little upon contact, though, and Rutherford arrows it straight down Bartlett's throat at long off. Massive wicket, with Rutherford threatening a heist, and PBKS just nudge ahead in this contest again!

SE Rutherford c Bartlett b Azmatullah Omarzai 20 (38m 21b 1x4 1x6) SR: 95.23

16.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Rutherford, no run, banged into the track outside off. Rutherford has an agricultural mow across the line and misses. And as soon as he spins back into his original position, he signals for the review. Top of Rutherford's head is measured at 1.869m but the ball is passing through at 1.771m. No wide!

MI 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st61RG SharmaRD Rickelton
2nd20RG SharmaNaman Dhir
3rd7RG SharmaNT Tilak Varma
4th61SE RutherfordNT Tilak Varma
5th56WG JacksNT Tilak Varma