2dKarthik Krishnaswamy

All-round Archer helps RR secure last playoffs spot

Archer smashed 32 off 15 and took 3 for 17 to script a 30-run win that knocked out KKR and Punjab Kings

Match Centre

Statistics

Best performances - Batsmen

SA Yadav
SA Yadav
60(42) 3x4 - 4x6
Control %75%
  • Productive Shot
  • flick
  • 20 runs
  • 2x4 - 1x6
2 8 7 4 11 8 1 19
DC Jurel
DC Jurel
38(26) 3x4 - 2x6
Control %88%
  • Productive Shot
  • pull
  • 14 runs
  • 0x4 - 2x6
0 8 1 2 5 6 1 15

Best performances - Bowlers

JC Archer
JC Archer
O4
M0
R17
W3
Eco4.25
RHB
OFFLEG
1W1W
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF
Brijesh Sharma
O4
M0
R26
W2
Eco6.5
RHB
OFFLEG
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF
1W

Scorer: Sudeep Poojar | Commentator: Abhijato and Ekanth

END OF OVER:
20 | 6 Runs | MI: 175/9 (31 runs required, RR: 8.75)

  • Shardul Thakur10 (11b)
  • AM Ghazanfar2 (3b)
  • Dasun Shanaka2-0-21-0
  • Brijesh Sharma4-0-26-2

Really long game but a consequential one. Great post-game interviews too. Do follow the final league game of the season. Thanks so much for joining here. See you.

Jofra Archer, POTM I don't think this is my best season. Every time I take the ball, I have to hit good areas. Not always rewarded, happy it came on an important day. If you get hit for a boundary off a good ball, it's okay. Coach's instructions: They said no more pace off after the first couple of games. There's more margin for error with pace on. You have to deal with edges from time to time, but it's safer more often. I wasn't expecting to bat so early due to the impact sub. Main coach told me to put pads on, I was surprised at first. I class myself as an allrounder but folks call me a bowler. Body good, touchwood.

Riyan Parag, RR captain Feels good when things go to plan. We've won but a lot of things we need to do better. I wanted the set batter to play longer, we needed runs. We can't have two batters go at a run a ball. That's why we sent Jadeja, we wanted a quick 20 from him, which he provided. I've taken a lot of brave calls this season, that's how I like to lead. I thought only Archer could get Hardik, and that's what he did. I always go with instincts over numbers in real-time decisions. I don't praise Punja and Brijesh too much but the way Brijesh has been bowling and Punja - his journey from a net bowler to now - has been exceptional. I was definitely not fit, wasn't supposed to play today or the next game. Will definitely play next game. Jofra's strong as a rock. Jaddu's strong, he's a warrior. We should've qualified way earlier. We're picking slack.

Azweer : "Chris Gayle's record isn't safe yet."

Seshavataram: "All playoff teams have won only one ipl trophy"

Rohit: "The washed out match turning very crucial. Had there been a result, either KKR or PBKS would have also ended up with 16 points."

Kumar Sangakkara, RR head coach (Chat in the last timeout) It was about sticking to plans and holding nerves. It was all about pressure and all bowlers did a brilliant job and we were tidy in the field. It's always guesswork, great when it works. We wanted Jofra to take a risk. Ferreira got out, Jadeja had a bung elbow. We got 206 which was good. Jofra's been invested in the team, he's spearheaded us throughout. His batting effort was exceptional. Punja has been an interesting choice, Bishi has to sit out because of him. He turns his leggies and googly and he's calm. He was outstanding against seasoned batters. Want him to trust his skills. We don't pick age, we pick ability. All guys, young and old, have done well to drag us to qualifications.

Hardik Pandya, MI captain We gave away 10-15 too many. It was chaseable, we lost too many early wickets. Wicket played similar both innings, you had to hold your shape and hit good cricketing shots to get value. Last five overs/death is always difficult. If you can stop one/two boundaries, you can keep teams 12-15 runs short. Conceding 73 in the last five cost us too. Body's fine. I bat, bowl, field and slip. It's fair to have a game where I just batted and enjoyed myself.

Unfortunately, this result also means KKR vs DC is now meaningless

7:47pm Relief, relief, relief for RR after a 4-hour--17-minute game. Sooryavanshi smiles, gets a hug from Jaiswal. Throw a rock sign at the camera. Parag points up and then exults with a smile. Archer's game this, it started with bat. Him going into overdrive gave them premium runs. He took early wickets and then returned to effectively seal the game with Hardik's wicket. Brijesh and Punja were good. They got in a run out too. Horror start for MI. SKY and Hardik did well but it was too much in the end.

19.6
0
Shanaka to Thakur, no run, Full outside off, beats the reverse scoop and the keeper throws it down back to the bowler. With that, RR will take on SRH in the Eliminator

RR fans pumping their fists as the DJ gets a final 'Mumbai, Mumbai' cheer in

19.5
1
Shanaka to Ghazanfar, 1 run, Near yorker just outside off, driven over the bowler. Long-off moves right and stops it
19.4
1
Shanaka to Thakur, 1 run, Gets across and drills the full ball to long-on
19.3
0
Shanaka to Thakur, no run, Swipes across, the wide yorker smothers beneath the bat and bounces behind the stumps.

Srihari: "two north-western neighbours and two southern neighbours in playoffs. "

19.2
0
Shanaka to Thakur, no run, Full outside off, gets on one knee and slog sweeps to long-on. Single not taken
19.1
4
Shanaka to Thakur, FOUR, All mathematical possibilities done now! RR will go through to the playoffs! Full and wide, slow ball is driven through extra cover

MI 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st0RG SharmaRD Rickelton
2nd18RD RickeltonNaman Dhir
3rd6SA YadavRD Rickelton
4th14SA YadavNT Tilak Varma
5th63SA YadavWG Jacks
6th48SA YadavHH Pandya
7th3SA YadavC Bosch
8th6SA YadavSN Thakur
9th9DL ChaharSN Thakur
10th8SN ThakurAM Ghazanfar