Today, MI and LSG are set to lock horns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI sits in the 9th place with two wins and 7 losses, while LSG are at the bottom of the chart with just 4 points from 8 games with 2 wins and 6 losses. This match could be a defining, match for either of the teams as the season approaches an end.
Earlier on Sunday, Punjab Kings suffered a narrow defeat against Gujarat Titans in the 2016 IPL at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The table toppers have lost back-to-back matches while GT has won three in a row.
Chasing a target of 164, GT struggled to cross the line through a six by Washington Sundar who hit an unbeaten 40 off just 23 balls. While Sundar’s final touches polished the victory, it was Sai Sudharsan who stood out with his fifty plus knock that saved the day.
Showcasing his skill in the 50th match, Sudharshan swept past legendary Chris Gayle as the highest run getter. With a brisk 41-ball 57, the 24 year old took his overall IPL score to 2178 runs which is a new record after 50 games in the competition. The record earlier belonged to Chris Gayle, who named 2061 runs after he completed 50 matches in the IPL. The record had stood tall for 13 years, dating back to a time when Sudharsan was just 11 years old. Mitchell Marsh sits third on the list with 1933 runs after 50 innings.
Meanwhile, PBKS struggled at 47-5 in the 9th over before Suryansh Shedge marked hi maiden IPL half century surfing the Kings to a total of 163-9 which was eventually overtaken by GT on the penultimate ball of the match.
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