IPL 2021: KL Rahul Stars As Punjab Kings Stun Mumbai Indians By 9 Wickets

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2021: KL Rahul scored an unbeaten half-century to help Punjab Kings defeat Mumbai Indians in Match 17, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Skipper KL Rahul's solid half-century and a disciplined bowling effort helped Punjab Kings tame Mumbai Indians by nine wickets and snap their three-match losing streak in the IPL, on Friday. The bowlers, led by Ravi Bishnoi (2/21 in 4) and Mohammad Shami (2/21 in 4), limited Mumbai Indians to 131 for six despite a fine half-century by Rohit Sharma (63 off 52) on a sticky surface. Though Mumbai are known to defend low totals, Punjab were clinical in the run chase and got the job done in 17.4 overs. Openers Rahul (60 not out off 52) and Mayank Agarwal (25 off 20) shared a 53-run stand before the skipper got support from Chris Gayle (43 not out off 35). The win was Punjab's second in five games while Mumbai suffered their third loss in five matches. Mumbai were able to claw their way back into the game after Agarwal's dismissal but a flying start allowed Rahul and Gayle to take their time in the middle overs before romping home.