*MI VS GT REVIEW*
*MADNESS UNLEASHED AS SKY NOTCHES HIS FIRST IPL HUNDRED:*
Mumbai started strong racing away at 10 an over in the first six but a double wicket over from Rashid brought GT back in the reckoning. From then on, SKY took over and controlled the proceedings smoothly, playing outrageous shots every now and then to see his team to a competitive total. When SKY bats, he takes range hitting to a new level, very characteristic and similar to someone like an ABD. As Sky caused damage at one end, Rashid was on a mission to do damage control and in the process, accounted for four crucial MI wickets, also surpassing Chahal as the leading wicket taker this season. The Wizard was at his best today, proving his worth in conditions that were not so suitable for a wrist spinner. Going at under 8 an over in his quota of four overs, Rashid reigned supreme in an otherwise sorry bowling effort from a champion bowling side. SKY made a complete mockery of it, registering his first IPL ton and the first ever ton for MI since 2014.
*MADHWAL DECEIVES AS RASHID PRODUCES DOUBLE TROUBLE:*
It was refreshing to see Madhwal mix his lengths and be able to confuse and deceive the GT batters, forcing them to play across the line to deliveries that were meant to be played straight. Right trusted him and the young man delivered. It was one of those days where Mumbai clicked collectively as a cricket team. They had a firm grip in the game when they sent Gill, Saha and Hardik packing with only 26 on board. The MI bowlers did not stay quiet and kept chipping in with wickets from time to time forcing GT to go on the back foot. However, they failed to finish strong as a brilliant batting performance from Rashid who turned up as an all rounder today denied them a big NRR boosting win. He matched SKY in terms of the outrageous hitting that he did, ending up making 79 off just 32, one of the best knocks you will see in a losing cause. It was truly the magic of Rashid tonight that rejenuvated the champion spirit that Gujarat carry as a side.