Jasprit Bumrah expressed his happiness with the efficiency of Akash Madhwal after the latter picked up a memorable five-wicket haul within the IPL 2023 Eliminator on Wednesday.
Madhwal’s figures of 5/5 helped Mumbai Indians remove Lucknow Tremendous Giants with a thumping 81-run win on Wednesday.
Madhwal’s good bowling and three weird run-outs noticed Lucknow get bowled out for 101 with greater than three overs to spare as Australian Marcus Stoinis top-scored with 40.
Mumbai, which gained the toss and elected to bat within the knockout recreation, had scored 182/8.
“What a spell from Akash Madhwal. Congratulations @mipaltan, nice win,” tweeted Bumrah.
Madhwal additionally acquired reward from former India cricketers Virender Sehwag, and Anil Kumble.
“Akash Madhwal 5 wickets within the eliminator after the 4 he took within the final league recreation which was a do or die recreation . Such a delight to see newcomers doing effectively. That is the season the place most of the expertise guys have had an incredible season and plenty of newcomers have made a giant mark. Congratulations Mumbai on an empathic win. Will they be the primary staff to win the IPL after ending 4th within the league stage?” Sehwag wrote on Instagram.
Madhwal, who equalled Anil Kumble’s document for many economical five-wicket haul, was welcomed to fifer membership. “Nice bowling in a excessive stress recreation, Akash Madhwal. Welcome to the 5/5 membership,’ tweeted Kumble.
Nice bowling in a excessive stress recreation, Akash Madhwal. Welcome to the 5/5 membership 👏🏾 @mipaltan @JioCinema
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 24, 2023
Mumbai will now face defending champion Gujarat Titans on Friday with the winner advancing to Sunday’s remaining towards Chennai Tremendous Kings.