Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL, 2024 Full score card

OUT! RUN OUT! WHAT A WAY FOR THE GAME TO END! MUMBAI WIN BY 9 RUNS! Madhwal keeps it full and near the tramline on off, Kagiso Rabada walks across his stumps and reaches out to cream it through covers. Hits it along the ground to the right of deep cover. The first run is completed comfortably but Rabada slips a bit while returning for the second run, which made the difference there. Mohammad Nabi swoops in towards the ball quickly and releases an accurate and flat throw, near the stumps at the batting end. Ishan Kishan gets to the stumps quickly and takes the bails off. The third umpire is called into action and the replays confirm that Rabada is short of his crease despite the stretch. Mumbai players break into celebrations after seeing the replays on the big screen. Despair on the faces of Sam Curran and his men as they come close yet again, only to fall short.

Is that out? Kagiso Rabada wanted a couple there but a sharp throw has brought the final decision to the third umpire. Replays show that Rabada is inches short of the crease and that is game over.

WIDE! Goes searching for the wide yorker but it goes beyond the wide guideline on off, left alone by Kagiso Rabada for a wide. 11 needed now for Punjab.

Akash Madhwal has been given the responsibility to defend 12 runs in the final over.

Slower and fuller, on middle, Kagiso Rabada clears his front leg and knocks it down to long on for a single. Folks, we are going to the final over with Punjab requiring 12 runs. With 9 wickets down, you would back the bowling side but the way Rabada cleared the fence with his first ball, Punjab are in with more than a shout. Another game involving Punjab that is going the distance.

SIX! WOW! Kagiso Rabada picks the bones out of that with the first delivery he faces! Hardik Pandya goes short and it is slower one as well, over middle, Kagiso Rabada sits deep in his crease and waits for the ball to arrive. Nails the pull over deep square leg for a biggie. The crowd go wild with this hit from Rabada.

Kagiso Rabada is the last man in for Punjab. It is going down to the wire.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! The Mumbai skipper with a crucial strike for his side and what a time to get the first wicket of the night. Body blow to Punjab as Brar departs. On a good length, on middle and leg, Harpreet Brar gets inside the line and shapes up to swipe it away behind square on the leg side. Gets this one off the bottom part of the bat and it goes only as far as deep backward square leg where Mohammad Nabi takes it near his chest.

Lands it on a length, on the off-stump line, Harpreet Brar stays leg side of the ball and opens himself up to go up and over on the off side. Slices it over point and gets a couple of runs as Tilak Varma and Rohit Sharma give it a chase and cut it off.

Pandya is lucky to get away with it! Drifts on the pads, fuller in length, Harpreet Brar gets inside the line of the ball to help it away fine on the leg side. He misses and since he had shuffled, the umpire does not signal a wide. Brar takes the review but the third umpire confirms that the ball would have struck Brar on the pads had he stayed in his normal standing position.

The call is for two and they get it! Sees the batter move away to the leg side and follows him with a back-of-a-length delivery, Harpreet Brar whips it between deep mid-wicket and long on for a couple of runs.

Hardik Pandya takes the ball himself now for the penultimate over. He will need to bowl a tight over here. 23 needed for Punjab to win in the final two overs. Mumbai has also incurred a penalty for maintaining a slow over rate. They will have to keep one less fielder outside the 30-yard circle for the final two overs.

Three dots to close out the over! Brilliant stuff from Coetzee, the big wicket of Ashutosh Sharma and just the 2 runs off it. Gerald Coetzee bangs it into the wicket but this time, he takes pace, over middle and leg, Harshal Patel backs away to slap it up and over on the off side. He gets undone by the lack of pace and connects with thin air. Coetzee is bowled out and it leaves Punjab needing 23 runs from 12 balls.

Two dots on the trot! Another bumper, outside off, Harshal Patel shapes up to play the upper cut but the ball sails past his bat.

Sharp and quick bumper, outside off, Harshal Patel hops and reaches out to ramp it over the keeper but fails to connect.

Leg bye! Switches to around the wicket and bowls it on a hard length, slanting in, on middle and leg, Harpreet Brar has a swipe across the line but misses. The ball rolls off his thigh pad on the off side and the batters scamper across for a quick single.

Hurls it on a hard length, over middle, Harshal Patel stays leg side of the ball and pushes it to the right of extra cover for a single.

Harshal Patel is the new batter in. Can he see his team through till the end?

OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE MAN IN THE DEEP! The game takes another twist! Gerald Coetzee lets out a roar and he is pumped to the hilt! Ashutosh Sharma holes out and cannot quite see his side home. The crowd get up on their feet to applaud what has been an extraordinary knock. Coetzee comes from over the wicket and goes into the deck, on off, Ashutosh Sharma gets this one at a good height and hits the pull flat towards deep mid-wicket. Fails to get the elevation to clear the man in the deep and picks out Mohammad Nabi who makes no mistake.

Gerald Coetzee has been handed the ball now. Can he work some magic here?

Continues to go short, over middle, Harpreet Brar hops back and rides the bounce well to stab it down with a straight bat. Only 3 runs off it but Punjab have safely negotiated the threat of Bumrah. He finishes with figures of 4-0-21-3 and Punjab now need 25 runs off 18 balls.

Short and wide on off, Harpreet Brar throws his hands at it but connects with thin air. Bumrah is lucky to get away with it.

Goes short again does Bumrah, over middle, Harpreet Brar ducks under it nice and early and lets it go.

Another delivery on a shortish length, around off, Ashutosh Sharma plays the upper cut and it goes down to deep third. Gerald Coetzee fails to pick it up early but does well in the end to get low and gets his body behind the ball to make the stop. A single taken.

Ouch, Harpreet Brar cops a blow on the glove! Bumrah bends his back and digs it in short, at the helmet of the batter from around the wicket. Harpreet Brar takes his eyes off the ball as an evasive action. Luckily for him, the ball does not lob off his gloves and rolls behind square on the leg side for a single.

Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a good length, around off, Ashutosh Sharma picks the change of pace and dabs it with soft hands in front of cover for a single. Good sensible batting by Ashutosh.

Strategic break! The players get a breather and they do need one. Ashutosh Sharma and Harpreet Brar can very much make sure that they snatch a win out of the jaws of a loss. From a tough position, they have brought their team just a few hits away from a victory provided they do not lose their wicket. Mumbai however, has the same trouble with their bowlers. Barring Jasprit Bumrah, none of them have managed to bowl well towards the later stages of the innings. This is getting down to the wire here in Punjab so stay tuned as both teams fight for those two points.

SIX! BANG! Harpreet Brar gets into the six-hitting act now and this is a monstrous hit! It goes into the top tier and the game has turned on its head with this 24-run over from Madhwal. Madhwal misses his mark yet again and serves it right in the slot, on middle, Harpreet Brar clears his front leg and lets his long levers do the rest. Tonks it back over the bowler's head and it goes many a mile. Punjab on top now out of nowhere, needing 28 runs off the last four overs. But remember, Bumrah has one over up in his sleeve and six balls are enough for him to turn the tide back in Mumbai's favour.

Leg bye! On a length, angling into the batter, Ashutosh Sharma has a swish across the line. Gets it off his pads and the batters cross as the ball rolls to the off side.

WIDE! Keeps it full but it is down leg, left alone by Ashutosh Sharma for a wide.

SIX! My my! How did he get that shot away? Madhwal searches for the yorker but ends up bowling it full, on leg, Ashutosh Sharma pulls out the reverse scoop. Stays low to make the connection and uses the pace to clear the deep third fence for a flat six. Two in two for Ashutosh and the balance of power has shifted in the favour of Punjab.

SIX! BANG! Clean as a whistle by Ashutosh Sharma and that is some way to bring up your maiden Indian T20 League. Oh...no! The siren goes off and Madhwal has overstepped here. Free Hit to follow now and this is more misery for Mumbai. In the slot by Madhwal, on off and middle, Ashutosh Sharma gets underneath it and smacks it flat and it goes over mid off for a maximum.

Stays around the wicket and hurls it on a fullish length, on middle and leg, Ashutosh Sharma clears his front leg and pushes it back to the bowler.

Leg bye! On a length, outside off, Harpreet Brar walks across his stumps to scoop it fine on the leg side but does not manage to get the connection. The ball rolls away to fine leg for a leg bye.

WIDE! Madhwal flirts with the wide guideline again, on a fullish length, Harpreet Brar shapes up to use the pace but does not manage to put bat to ball. Wide called by the umpire again.

Sees the batter advance but Madhwal holds his line, on a fullish length, outside off, Harpreet Brar swings to go down town but connects with thin air.

WIDE! Goes for the wide yorker but slips it just beyond the tramline on off, Harpreet Brar opens the bat face to guide it down to deep third but misses out.

Slower one now on a length outside off. Ashutosh Sharma is beaten by the lack of pace and Mumbai will get a breather.

FOUR! POOR DELIVERY! A full toss on leg. Ashutosh Sharma whips it off his thighs and sends it wide of fine leg. There is no stopping the ball and he gets another four runs.

Short now on the body. Harpreet Brar pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.

DROPPED! Gerald Coetzee bowls it with pace, on a hard length. Harpreet Brar gets rushed into the pull shot and it lobs tamely back towards the bowler. Gerald Coetzee fails to sight the ball and drops a low catch.

FOUR! STREAKY! Gerald Coetzee serves this on a length and keeps it outside off. Harpreet Brar gets the outer edge and the ball flies past the keeper. Third man fails to cut it off and it meets the ropes for four more runs.

FOUR! JUST OVER! Gerald Coetzee serves it full and on off. Harpreet Brar drives it over covers. The ball is timed well and it finds the fence for four runs.

Full and on the off pole. Ashutosh Sharma drills it to the fielder at cover but fails to pierce the gap.

A halt in play as the umpires get the broken stump at the bowling end replaced. The stump has been replaced and we are all good to go now.

Again, short and on off. Harpreet Brar goes for the pull shot but misses out on the connection. It hits him on the ribs and rolls away to short third and they hurry away for a leg bye. Tilak Varma hits the stumps at the bowling end but Brar is in by then.

Quick and short on middle from 'round the wicket. Harpreet Brar punches it to the right of the bowler.

A full toss on leg. Ashutosh Sharma punches it to long on and runs a single this time.

Better now, full and on off. Ashutosh Sharma digs it out to mid off and refuses a single.

SIX! BANG! Romario Shepherd hits the hard length and keeps it on off. Ashutosh Sharma pulls it with power and launches it over the cow corner region for another maximum on his leg side.

Romario Shepherd (1-0-13-0) returns to the attack.

On the hard length outside off. Ashutosh Sharma punches it to the fielder near point and ends the over with a single.

SIX! LOVELY SHOT! Jasprit Bumrah goes full and keeps it outside off. Ashutosh Sharma walks across and sweeps it aerially. The ball  sails beyond the deep square leg fence for another biggie off his bat.

NO BALL! On a length and outside off. Ashutosh Sharma guides it to the fielder at point. A Free Hit will follow.

Full and straight on middle. Ashutosh Sharma drives it back to the bowler and Jasprit Bumrah collects it well.

Again, in the blockhole near leg stump. Harpreet Brar digs it out to mid on and gets off the mark with a single.

A sharp bouncer over leg. Harpreet Brar had to duck under it and the keeper collects it well.

Harpreet Brar comes in next.

OUT! IN THE AIR....TAKEN! Jasprit Bumrah gets his third straight away! Serves it on a length and rolls his fingers over it. The ball sticks in the surface and Shashank Singh gets into the shot early. He ends up sending the ball straight up in the air. Tilak Varma calls it and takes a safe catch beside the pitch on the leg side. Jasprit Bumrah is now the leading wicket-taker this season with 13 wickets.

Hardik Pandya turns to his premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah (2-0-9-2) in search of a breakthrough.

Again, full and on off. Shashank Singh drives it but catches the outer edge. The ball rolls away to short third and the batters end the over with a single. These two are providing a ray of hope for the Punjab fans.

Fuller and following the batter down the leg side. Ashutosh Sharma doesn't connect with the ball this time and gets his on the pads.

SIX! ANOTHER ONE! Hardik Pandya shortens his length and keeps it on leg. Ashutosh Sharma plays the pickup shot again and uses his wrists well. The ball sails over fine leg for a biggie.

Again on a good length and on off. Shashank Singh walks out and nudges it to mid-wicket. The batters take another single.

On a length and on off. Ashutosh Sharma waits for it and punches it towards cover for a single.

Full and on middle. Shashank Singh drills it down the ground. Tim David cuts it off at long on and the batters run a single.

Hardik Pandya (2-0-11-0) comes back on to bowl.

Bangs it short now over off. Ashutosh Sharma gets his bat up in the hope of finding some connection but he fails to do so. An 11-run over followed by a 13-run over.

SIX! JUST ENOUGH! Romario Shepherd delivers it on a good length and on off. Ashutosh Sharma uses his wrists and sends it over deep square leg. The fielder there tried his best but the ball was just out of his reach. He gets six runs.

Fuller in length and on off. Ashutosh Sharma drills it down to mid off.

This is fuller in length, outside off, Ashutosh Sharma drives it in front of square on the off side for a couple of runs.

FOUR! GOOD PLACEMENT! Romario Shepherd sticks to the hard length and keeps it outside off. Ashutosh Sharma slaps it past covers and into the vacant region. The ball races away to the fence for four runs.

Short to start off his spell. Shashank Singh walks out and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Another yorker gone wrong by Madhwal, high full toss, on off, Ashutosh Sharma punches it to deep cover and collects a couple of runs. An eventful over, a wicket and 11 runs off it.

SIX! Easy pickings! Madhwal errs in line and length as he bowls it on a length, down leg, Ashutosh Sharma swivels in his crease and swats it into the stands towards fine leg for a maximum.

This is on a good length, on middle, Shashank Singh plays it with a straight bat to long on for a run.

Nails the yorker this time, outside off, Ashutosh Sharma jams it out in front of point and takes a single to open his account.

Ashutosh Sharma is the new batter in hoping to get his team out of trouble here.

OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Jitesh Sharma looks to be a goner but he has taken the review. This looks more in hope than anything else as Jitesh missed a straight delivery there. Madhwal goes searching for the yorker but slips in a low full toss, on middle and leg, Jitesh Sharma looks to clip it away off his pads and gets beaten for pace as he fails to get any bat on it. Gets pinged low on the front pad and the umpire has no hesitation in raising his finger. There is no bat involved and the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be clipping the leg stump and it is umpire's call. Another one bites the dust and Madhwal has his first wicket.

A slight halt! It seems that Akash Madhwal has hurt his finger trying to catch that ball flying straight towards him. He was seen clutching his finger in pain and the physio had to rush out straight away. After applying some magic spray he is fine to resume his over.

DROPPED! Akash Madhwal puts down a sharp chance! Madhwal comes back into the attack and hurls it in on a good length from over the wicket, on middle, Shashank Singh puts the dancing shoes on and drills it back towards the bowler. Madhwal is late to react and sticks out his left hand. Gets a hit on the left thumb as the ball rolls towards the leg side. They cross.

Strategic Break! Punjab needs a big partnership desperately. They are in a lot of trouble currently but the youngsters Shashank Singh and Jitesh Sharma look to be going strong. After their initial batting collapse early on in the innings, they need to also make sure not to lose any more wickets. Mumbai, on the other hand, shouldn't take their feet off the pedal and continue to build pressure. They have a chance to improve their NRR here if they get all the 10 wickets. Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shreyas Gopal have managed to tear through half of Punjab's batting lineup. Now the others need to pull their socks up and get wickets for their team. Akash Madhwal has been handed the ball for his second over.

Flat and pushes it through, on middle, Shashank Singh works it through mid-wicket for a single to retain the strike. A much-needed over for Punjab, 16 runs off it.

Dishes out the googly, short and around off, Jitesh Sharma reads it well and knocks it with a straight bat to long off for one more.

Keeps it short and flat, on off, Shashank Singh punches it to long off and rotates the strike.

SIX! Back-to-back sixes for Shashank Singh! 13 runs off the over with three balls to go and Punjab need to convert this into a big over. Shreyas compensates now by bowling it short, over middle, Shashank Singh uses the depth of his crease and hammers the pull between deep mid-wicket and long on. The ball hits the boundary cushions on the full for a maximum.

SIX! BOOM! Straight as an arrow! Shreyas gives the ball air but gets the length wrong. It is right in the slot, on off, Shashank Singh swings through the line and goes back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

On a nagging length, on middle, Jitesh Sharma gets down and sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Hurls it on a hard length, on middle, Jitesh Sharma hangs back and whips it to the right of long on. They think about the second run but the fielder in the deep is quick to get to it. Just a single off it then. Hardik seems to be struggling for breath after completing that over and slowly walks towards his fielding position.

FOUR! Up and over! Length delivery with an upright seam, Jitesh Sharma gets followed as he makes room. He still manages to make room and carves it over wide mid off. Gerald Coetzee gives it a chase and thinks about putting in the dive but decides against it in the end.

This is on a good length, angling in, on middle, Shashank Singh uses his feet and drives it on the up to mid off for a single.

WIDE! Fuller in length but Hardik strays down leg again. Too wide for Shashank Singh to have any sort of contact.

WIDE! Slips it down leg, on a back of a length, Shashank Singh walks across his stumps and tries to help the ball away with the angle but misses. Wide called by the umpire.

Slanting in, at the hips, on a hard length, Jitesh Sharma nudges it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

Hits the deck hard and gets the ball to skid through, on off, Jitesh Sharma dabs it off the back foot towards backward point.

WIDE! This is way too short, over middle. Jitesh Sharma ducks and lets it go for a wide. Ishan Kishan times the jump to perfection to gather it over his head.

Bends his back and digs it in short, outside off, Jitesh Sharma sways away from the line of the ball and leaves the ball alone. Jitesh signals that it sailed over his head but the umpire signals one bouncer for the over and there is no signal of a wide.

Tosses it up to the right-hander, full and on off, Jitesh Sharma presses forward and pushes it down to long off for a single to get off the mark. End of a successful over from the leggie.

Jitesh Sharma is the new batter in for Punjab.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! What a grab by Shreyas Gopal off his own bowling. Stays over the wicket and bowls it flat and short, on off, Harpreet Singh does well to pick the googly and goes on the back foot. Shapes up to punch it down the ground. He fails to keep it along the ground and hits it back towards the bowler. Shreyas reacts quickly in his follow through and tumbles away to his left to take a good low catch.

This is short and turning away, short and around off, Shashank Singh cuts it wide of point and gets to the other end.

It is the googly again, short and on off, Harpreet Singh rocks back and punches it to the left of the bowler. Gopal fails to make a clean stop and concedes a single.

Pushes it through, short and on the pads, Shashank Singh glances it down to fine leg for a single.

SIX! A loosener first up and Shashank Singh does not miss out! Starts with a googly but it is a half-tracker, on middle and leg, Shashank Singh goes on the back foot and nails the pull over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Continues to target the stumps does the Mumbai skipper and makes the ball go away this time, on a good length, on off and middle, Harpreet Singh accounts for the away movement and blocks it back onto the deck. At the end of the Powerplay, Punjab are 40-4, the second worst Powerplay score of the season.

Switches to over the wicket and gets the ball to shape back in, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Harpreet Singh adjusts well to swing and pats it down to mid on.

Oh... that could have gone anywhere! Slanting in, on a length, on middle, the ball stops in the surface a bit. Harpreet Singh goes for the flick but closes the bat face early. Gets a leading edge that drops in front of Rohit Sharma at short cover.

Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and angles it in, on a good length, on middle, Harpreet Singh dabs it down off the back foot on the leg side.

Serves it on a hard length, just outside off, Shashank Singh goes back in his crease and drops it with soft hands in front of cover for a quick single.

Starts from over the wicket and gets a hint of away movement, on a good length, on middle, Shashank Singh makes room and covers the line of the ball to defend it with a straight bat.

FOUR! LUCKY EDGE! Akash Madhwal hits the hard length and keeps it outside off. Harpreet Singh throws his bat at it and strikes the inner edge. The ball rolls past the stumps and past short fine leg to run off to the cushions for four runs.

Short now on the pads. Harpreet Singh nudges it towards short fine leg. Jasprit Bumrah there fumbles to collect it and the batters get a couple of runs.

Slightly fuller and on off. Shashank Singh punches it to covers and sets off for a single.

On a length now, outside off. Shashank Singh tries to fetch it from outside off but gets beaten.

FOUR! SUPERB SHOT! Akash Madhwal serves it on a length and on off. Shashank Singh goes up and over covers with good timing. The ball bounces and then crosses the fence for four runs.

JAFFA! On a length and just outside off. Shashank Singh goes for the block but the ball zips past his outer edge.

The Impact Player, Akash Madhwal comes into the attack as the first change.

Another brilliant yorker on the sticks, Harpreet Singh manages to get his bat down in time and digs it out to mid-wicket. Another probing over from Bumrah.

Full now, on off. Shashank Singh drives it to mid off and runs another single.

Wide! On a length, swinging in towards leg but this time way down leg. Shashank Singh leaves it alone and the umpire signals a wide.

Another short one outside off. Harpreet Singh keeps it down towards mid-wicket and runs a sharp single.

A bit short and over off. Harpreet Singh tries to play it on the off side, gets the inner edge and the ball rolls away to the keeper.

FOUR! NICELY PLAYED! Jasprit Bumrah serves it on a length and on the pads. Harpreet Singh nudges it away and sends it fine of the keeper. The ball meets the fine leg fence for another boundary.

On a length and outside off. Harpreet Singh shoulders arms as the ball swings back in towards the keeper.

FOUR! SHARP SHOT! Gerald Coetzee goes quick, on a length and outside off. Shashank Singh slaps it hard and finds the vacant region at deep point. The ball meets the fence and that is a much-needed boundary for Punjab.

Again short and over leg. Harpreet Singh is also rushed into the pull shot, gets the connection on the upper half of the bat but the ball lands safely, wide of square leg. They run a single.

Hits the hard length and outside off. Harpreet Singh punches it to the fielder at point.

Sticks to the good length and outside off. Shashank Singh guides it to deep point and runs a single to get off the mark.

Wide! On a length and swinging away outside off. Shashank Singh swings and misses. The umpire signals a wide.

On a good length and over middle. Shashank Singh hangs back and blocks it solidly.

One of the finds of the season for Punjab so far, Shashank Singh walks out with his side in strife.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Gerald Coetzee strikes again. He shortens his length and keeps it over off. This one was a quick delivery at 150 kph and Liam Livingstone gets hurried into the shot. The ball lobs up in the air and Gerald Coetzee runs to his left and takes a well-judged catch off his own bowling. Mumbai pacers are on fire here.

Reeling at 14-3, Punjab use their Impact Sub in the form of Harpreet Singh, replacing Arshdeep Singh. Harpreet walks in at number 5.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! BRILLIANT REVIEW! Jasprit Bumrah serves it on a length and angling down the leg side from around the wicket. Sam Curran tries to flick it away but doesn't seem to get any connection. UltraEdge confirms that there was a spike as the ball hit the bat. That was a very confident review and Jasprit Bumrah strikes twice in one over. Sam Curran, the skipper departs as well without any significant impact.

Again an inswinging yorker outside off. Liam Livingstone slices it to deep point for a single to get off the mark.

Liam Livingstone makes his way out to the centre.

OUT! CASTLED! Jasprit Bumrah gets a brilliant yorker in aimed at the sticks. Rilee Rossouw had no answer for that and he failed to dig it out. The ball shapes in late, rattles the stumps and the sticks fall apart. That was unplayable and Jasprit Bumrah has shown why is is one of the best in business. Another big breakthrough for Mumbai.

Shortens his length now and keeps it over off. Sam Curran blocks it watchfully off the back foot in front of cover and calls for a single.

Full now on the toes. Sam Curran misses out on the clip and gets hit on the pads. Not much of an appeal by any of the Mumbai players as the ball was clearly heading down leg.

On a length and on off. Sam Curran punches it to the fielder at cover. Good start by Jasprit Bumrah.

Jasprit Bumrah will steam in from the other end.

Hits the pitch hard and cramps the batter for room from 'round the wicket. Sam Curran hangs back and blocks it back towards the bowler. 12 runs off it, the most runs conceded by Mumbai in the first over this season so far.

On a hard length outside off. Sam Curran takes the width on offer and guides it to deep point for a single.

Full now on off. Rilee Rossouw drives it to mid off and sets off for a quick single. It was a risky run as a direct hit at the stumps would have sent him packing.

Rilee Rossouw walks in at number 3 on his debut for Punjab.

OUT! SENSATIONAL CATCH! Gerald Coetzee draws first blood and in the very first over! Sticks to the hard length and angles it towards leg. Prabhsimran Singh goes to pull it away but gets a glove on it. Ishan Kishan dives to his left and grabs it with both hands to take a stunner. Prabhsimran Singh departs for a golden duck and Punjab have been dealt a blow early on in the chase.

Much better! Gerald Coetzee bangs it short and into the body. Sam Curran is hit on the body and the ball dies down on the track. They cross for a leg bye.

FIVE WIDES! OH NO! Gerald Coetzee drops it short but angles it way down the leg side. The keeper has no chance of collecting it and the ball meets the ropes for five bonus runs.

FOUR! CRISPY START! Gerald Coetzee serves it on a length and outside off. Sam Curran hangs back and punches it through covers. The ball races off to the fence for four runs to get the board going.

OUT! RUN OUT! UNLUCKY NABI! Harshal Patel again goes full on middle. Mohammad Nabi drills it down the ground and the ball hits the stumps at the bowler's end. The batters set off for a single. Harshal Patel is quick to collect the ball and uproot the stumps when Nabi was way short of the crease. Sensational final over from Harshal Patel.

Mohammad Nabi comes out now to face the last ball of the innings. Can he finish with a flourish?

OUT! TAKEN! Harshal Patel is on a roll here! He goes full and on the sticks. Romario Shepherd flicks it off but gets the connection off the toe end of his bat. Shashank Singh is the fielder at deep square leg who makes no mistake to collect it. Romario Shepherd will have to depart without making any significant impact.

On a good length and outside off. Tilak Varma swings his blade and sends it to long on for a single.

What happened there? Uh oh, it looks to have hit the Spider Cam and it will be a dead ball. It was a slower delivery from around the wicket by Harshal Patel, on a good length, outside off, Tilak Varma got completely deceived there by the change in pace and dragged his slog aerially towards deep mid-wicket where the Spider Cam got in the ball's way.

Full and on the toes. Romario Shepherd flicks it to long on and gets off the mark with a single.

Romario Shepherd is in at number 7.

OUT! TAKEN! Harshal Patel finally sends Tim David packing! On the hard length and outside off. Tim David slaps it down the ground towards long off. Sam Curran is the fielder there and he makes no mistake to catch the ball. Tim David walks back to the pavilion and Harshal Patel gets another wicket.

FOUR LEG BYES! Oh, wait! Punjab has reviewed for LBW! Too full and on off from Harshal Patel. Tim David misses the connection and the ball hits the pads. It rolls away to the third man fence for four runs. UltraEdge shows no spike and Ball tracking confirms that the impact was outside off. Mumbai gets four leg byes and Punjab loses a review.

Too short and outside off as well. Tim David tries to reach it but misses out. The umpire signals a wide.

Who will bowl the final over? It will be Harshal Patel (3-0-28-1). Can he keep Mumbai under 200?

On a length but down the leg side. Tim David walks towards off trying to access the leg side. The ball misses the bat and the leg stump. Jitesh Sharma fails to collect it cleanly and the batters cross for one. Punjab have reviewed and the third umpire feels that Tim David walked towards off stump and declares it as a fair delivery. An expensive over from Sam Curran, 18 runs off it.

SIX! FETCH IT! Slow and on a length from Sam Curran now. Tim David reads it well and he won't miss out on it. He sends it over the cow corner region, clearing the fence for a bigge.

FOUR! GOOD SHOT! A sharp bouncer on the helmet. Tim David pulls it and gets some connection on it. The ball races off to the deep square leg fence for another boundary off this over.

Errs in line again. Slow and on a length way outside off. Tim David leaves it alone and it is a wide ball.

FOUR! MUSCLED AWAY! Sam Curran sticks to the good length and outside off. Tim David slaps it over point. The ball is hit like a bullet and it races away to the fence for a boundary.

WIDE! On the hard length and outside off. Sam Curran flirting with the tram lines. Tim David swings and misses and he takes a review to overturn the decision of a dot ball to wide. The third umpire is satisfied with the replays and that is called a wide.

On a length and outside off. Tim David slaps it to the fielder at point. A valuable dot ball.

Full and on off. Tilak Varma drills it to long on and gets an easy single.

Tim David is the new man in.

OUT! IN THE AIR....TAKEN! Harshal Patel bangs another one short and slow around off. Hardik Pandya pulls it, but doesn't time it at all. The ball sails in the air. Harpreet Brar gets under it near deep mid-wicket and pouches it safely. Another low score for the Mumbai skipper with the bat this season.

Again short and slow outside off. Hardik Pandya slaps it towards deep covers. Rilee Rossouw stops it and the batters run a couple.

Hits the hard length outside off. Tilak Varma gets early into the shot and clears mid off for a single.

SIX! NAILS IT! Harshal Patel drops it short and outside off. Tilak Varma stands tall and pulls it, maintaining his balance well. The ball is seen landing into the crowd for another biggie off his bat towards deep mid-wicket.

Again a low full toss on off. Hardik Pandya slaps it to long off and runs another one.

A full toss on off. Tilak Varma goes to hit it on the leg side but catches the inside edge. The ball hits his toe and rolls away towards point for a single.

SIX! PUNISHED! Sam Curran drops it short and keeps it over off. Hardik Pandya pulls it and connects well. The ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence for six runs. That is good hitting.

Sam Curran gets away with that one. A juicy full toss on off. Hardik Pandya slaps it hard, gets the connection on the toe end of his bat, and drills it back to Sam Curran. He fails to grab it and that was a tough chance dropped.

A low full toss on middle. Tilak Varma clips it to deep mid-wicket and runs a single.

On a length and on off. Hardik Pandya punches it to mid off for a single. Good stop by Liam Livingstone there.

The Mumbai skipper, Hardik Pandya comes out to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! BRILLIANT CATCH! Sam Curran gets the wide yorker in outside the off stump. Suryakumar Yadav reaches for it and gets bat on it. He slices it towards Prabhsimran Singh at point. Singh leaps in the air and collects the ball with both his hands over his head. Amazing catch and he gets rid of Suryakumar Yadav.

Slower and full in length outside off. Suryakumar Yadav swings hard but doesn't connect at all.

Sam Curran (2-0-16-1) brings himself back into the attack.

SIX! BANG! SOUNDED SWEET! Kagiso Rabada drops it short again. This time Tilak Varma gets the pull shot right and connects well. The ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence and lands in the crowd for the second maximum in this over. A very good over for the men in blue. Kagiso Rabada wouldn't be too happy about it.

Sticks to the good length on the off pole. Suryakumar Yadav punches it towards covers and hurries away for a single.

SIX! PUNISHED AGAIN! A low full toss by Rabada on middle. Suryakumar Yadav relies on his favorite shot again and connects well. He scoops it over fine leg and the ball lands in the third tier for half a dozen runs.

FOUR! INSULT TO INJURY! Kagiso Rabada gets the effort ball in on leg. Suryakumar Yadav creates some room and lofts it over the covers region. The ball clears the infield and rockets away to the fence for four runs.

CONFIDENT REVIEW! Suryakumar Yadav goes for the review straight away as the umpire gives him out for LBW! Kagiso Rabada serves it on a length and around middle and leg. Suryakumar Yadav is hit on the pads as he tries to pick it up on the leg side. The UltraEdge shows that there was no contact between the bat and the ball. Ball Tracking confirms that the ball is missing the leg stump. Suryakumar Yadav gets another review right and he survives.

OUCH! A sharp bouncer on the helmet. Tilak Varma goes for the pull shot but gets hit on the helmet. The ball rolls away to fine leg and they cross for a leg bye. A mandatory concussion check will follow.

FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav makes the extra ball count! Arshdeep goes full and around off, Suryakumar Yadav picks up the length early and hits it over wide mid off for a boundary. A 15-run over and it might just be the spark Mumbai need for a strong finish to their innings.

WIDE! Executes the yorker to perfection and slips it just beyond the tramline on off, Suryakumar Yadav walks across to squeeze it out but misses to connect. Suryakumar Yadav takes the review and succeeds in overturning the decision to wide. He had walked across but the third umpire deemed that it was still wide enough to be called a wide.

Back to taking pace off and on a back of a length, on middle, Tilak Varma mistimes the pull to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Two in two for Tilak Varma! Arshdeep attempts the yorker again, on off, Tilak Varma uses his feet and takes it on the full. Angles the bat face perfectly to hit it between cover and mid off for four more runs.

FOUR! A boundary after 22 balls for Mumbai. Arshdeep rolls his fingers over the ball and serves it on a nagging length, on middle, Tilak Varma goes deep in his crease and waits for the ball to arrive. Goes back over the bowler's head and picks up a boundary.

Nails the yorker, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav gets his bat down and squeezes it out to deep point for a single.

Pace off first up by Arshdeep Singh, on a good length, going away from the right-hander from over the wicket, Suryakumar Yadav swings to play a cross-bat shot but connects with thin air.

At pace this time, on a length, at the batter, Suryakumar Yadav backs away and lofts it down to long on. Retains the strike with a single. A tidy over from Rabada, six singles off it.

This is slower and into the deck, outside off, Tilak Varma rides the bounce well and pulls it to the left of deep mid-wicket. The batters think about two but Sam Curran is quick to get to the ball and keeps it down to a single.

Sees the batter make room and follows him with a fullish delivery, Suryakumar Yadav can only knock this one down to wide long on for a run.

Digs it in short, outside off, Tilak Varma drags the pull through square leg for one more run.

Serves it on a good length, around off, Suryakumar Yadav hangs back and whips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Angling away from the left-hander, on a good length, outside off, Tilak Varma pushes it in front of mid off and calls Suryakumar Yadav through for a quick single.

Strategic Break! That is the last break of this innings. Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma have set a good platform here for Mumbai. Now Tilak Varma along with Yadav should take an aggressive approach especially when they have the wickets in hand. The left-hand, right-hand combination could be able to do wonders here, targeting the short boundary on one side. Punjab needs to take quick wickets and stop the runs flowing. They have not allowed Mumbai to score at a high rate but in the later stages, they are known to deal some heavy blows. Kagiso Rabada has been handed the ball again for his third over.

Fires it in, at 102 kph, short and outside off, Tilak Varma frees his arms and cuts it past Kagiso Rabada at point for a single to keep the strike. A decent over for Mumbai, 8 runs off it without taking any risk.

This is flat and short, at the stumps, Tilak Varma walks across a bit and works it to the left of long on for two more runs.

On a nagging length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav plays it with turn to cover for a single.

Sliding into the right-hander, short and on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav gets on the back foot and whips it to the right of wide long on for a couple of runs.

Pushes it through, short and flat, on off, Tilak Varma makes room and pats it to long off for a run.

Floats it up, full and on off, Suryakumar Yadav gets on the front foot and drives it to long off to get to the other end.

Another good-length delivery, at the stumps, Suryakumar Yadav knocks it down to long on for one more. End of a successful over from the Punjab skipper.

Angling into the left-hander, on a good length, Tilak Varma glances it away off his pads to fine leg and opens his account with a single.

Tilak Varma is the new batter in for Mumbai.

OUT! TAKEN! Good low catch by Harpreet Brar and Sam Curran is thrilled to bits! Sam Curran keeps it full and bowls the back-of-the-hand slower delivery, on the off-stump line, Rohit Sharma shimmies down the track and opens up his front hip to go inside out over extra cover. He loses his shape a bit and one hand comes off the bat. Ends up slicing it towards backward point where Harpreet Brar dives in front and takes a well-judged catch. Rohit did not get much strike in the last few overs and was also hit on the grill on the previous ball which might have played a part too.

A slight halt! Rohit Sharma is hit on the grill of his helmet as the ball deflects off his bat. The physio will be out to check for a concussion check. All looks good and play will resume soon.

Ouch, that has gone straight onto the grill! Sam Curran takes pace off and goes fuller this time, around off, Rohit Sharma bends low and shapes up to have a swipe across the line. Gets a top edge that hits Rohit on the grill of his helmet. Curran walks up towards Rohit and the latter signals that he is fine.

Bowls the back-of-the-hand slower delivery again, on a length, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav gets behind the line and pats it to long on for a single.

At 119.1 kph, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav punches it wide of long on for a couple of runs.

On a yorker length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav jabs it wide of point and keeps the strike with a single.

Pace off again, fuller in length, on middle, Rohit Sharma drives it down to long on for a single.

SIX! Totally done by the slower one but still manages to clear the fence! Harshal rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a length, on off and middle, Rohit Sharma looks to back over the bowler's head but he is through his shot early. One hand comes off the bat but Rohit gets enough bat on it to clear Sam Curran at long on for a maximum.

WIDE! Digs it in short again but this goes over the batter's head for a wide.

Goes full and straight, at the stumps, Rohit Sharma backs away and tries to go big on the off side. He adjusts well and digs it out to the left of the bowler.

FIFTY FOR SURYAKUMAR YADAV! Just another day in the office for Suryakumar and he is looking hungry for more. He likes playing against Punjab as this is his third consecutive fifty against this opposition. Harshal keeps it short and over middle, Suryakumar Yadav walks across and pulls it through square leg for a single. A muted celebration from SKY as he knows the job is not done yet.

Harshal goes into the wicket, slower as well, on off, Suryakumar Yadav hops back and drags the pull to mid-wicket.

Again, a bit short and on off. Suryakumar Yadav hangs back and punches it to long on. Ends the 10th over with a single. Halfway into the innings, Mumbai are at 85/1.

Better this time, full and on off. Suryakumar Yadav drives it towards the fielder at cover.

SIX! LOVELY SHOT! Liam Livingstone gives it some air and delivers it outside off. Suryakumar Yadav takes a few strides out and launches it over extra cover. It is enough to clear the fence for a biggie.

Tossed up around middle. Rohit Sharma clips it off towards deep mid-wicket and gets one run.

A bit short, around off. Rohit Sharma punches it to the fielder at covers from the crease.

Full and on leg. Suryakumar Yadav leans ahead and drives it to long on for a single to begin the over.

Strategic break! Two of the best in business, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, are going along nicely and are laying a solid foundation for the Mumbai innings. They have managed to find the boundaries with regularity, and these are ominous signs for Punjab. Given the batting might of Mumbai, the hosts need wickets at regular intervals in the middle phase to keep the opposition to a manageable total. Sam Curran turns to Liam Livingstone in search of a breakthrough.

Short and angling in, on middle, punched with a straight bat to long on for a single by Suryakumar Yadav.

FOUR! SUPER TIMING! Harpreet Brar flights it up and on off. Suryakumar Yadav gets low again and brings out the broom. He connects well this time and sends it past short fine leg. The ball races away to fence for four more runs.

Half a shout for caught behind but turned down! Harpreet Brar floats it up around off. Suryakumar Yadav again opts for the sweep. He doesn't connect well, the ball hits the bat, then the ground and his feet, and then is collected by the keeper. Jitesh Sharma appeals but the umpire is unmoved. They opt out of the review.

Tosses up outside off. Rohit Sharma drives it past the bowler for one more run.

Pitched up on off this time. Suryakumar Yadav finds the gap at covers and only gets a single.

Too full and on middle. Suryakumar Yadav clears his foot and sweeps it. The fielder at short fine leg fumbles and allows the ball to get through. Kagiso Rabada does the cleaning up well and saves two runs for his team.

A low full toss, on middle. Suryakumar Yadav drives it to long on and ends the over with a single.

SIX! THE SKY SPECIAL! Kagiso Rabada serves it on a good length and on leg. Suryakumar Yadav plays his best shot and picks it up well. The ball sails over the fine leg fence comfortably and Suryakumar Yadav earns six more runs.

Goes full now, on middle. Suryakumar Yadav drives it with good timing but finds the fielder at mid off.

Shortens the length now, keeps it outside off. Suryakumar Yadav tries to cut it but catches the inner edge. The ball rolls past the keeper to fine leg and the batters get a couple.

Fullish now on off. Rohit Sharma digs it out to long on and rotates the strike. That was a good delivery.

Kagiso Rabada serves it on a length and on middle. Rohit Sharma tries to flick it away but gets the connection on the inside edge.

Kagiso Rabada (1-0-9-1) returns to the attack.

Excellent over! Harpreet Brar tosses it up and on off. Suryakumar Yadav sweeps it again but this time finds the fielder at short fine leg. Just 4 runs off this over.

A bit short and on leg. Rohit Sharma hangs back and nudges it towards fine leg. He calls for one. A tight over so far.

Pitched full on the toes. Suryakumar Yadav clips it to mid-wicket for another single.

Floated full, aimed at off. Rohit Sharma brings out the sweep as well and targets the same region as Suryakumar. Runs a single.

Again, tossed full on off. Suryakumar Yadav goes for the sweep shot and sends it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Pitched full on off. Suryakumar Yadav drives it to the fielder at covers.

Harpreet Brar comes on to bowl, replacing Harshal Patel.

SIX! BANG! The slower one is sent into the stands. Sam Curran bowls it at 84 kph, keeps it full and on leg. Rohit Sharma reads it well and waits for it. He allows the ball to come to him and lofts it straight back over the bowler's head for a biggie. An expensive over from the skipper.

Sticks to the length delivery and keeps it around off. Suryakumar Yadav punches it to deep mid-wicket and runs one.

A loud appeal! Sam Curran serves it on a good length and around off. Suryakumar Yadav walks towards it hoping to go for the slog. He is hit on the pads and that brings out an appeal. The umpire stays unmoved and Sam Curran decides not to review it. It had pitched outside leg and struck Suryakumar near the thigh pad.

Fuller now aimed at off. Suryakumar Yadav flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

FOUR! GOOD SHOT! Sam Curran drops it short and outside off. Suryakumar Yadav watches it bounce high and then plays the upper cut. The ball clears the infield and bounces away to the third man fence.

Sam Curran delivers it on a length and around middle. Suryakumar Yadav punches it to the right of the bowler and refuses the single.

This is on a back of a length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav dabs it wide of backward point and retains the strike with a single.

Strays on the pads slightly, on a length, Rohit Sharma flicks it away off his pads to deep square leg for a run.

Given LBW but overturned successfully by Rohit Sharma! Harshal Patel stays over the wicket and takes pace off this time. Rolls his fingers over the ball and serves it on a fullish length, Rohit Sharma fails to pick the variation and misreads the length as well. It is too full to have a swipe across the line. The ball dips on him and goes under the bat. It pings him on the left toe and up goes the finger. This looks dead straight. Rohit Sharma walks up to his partner and after a consultation, he takes the review. There is no bat involved but guess what? The ball is going down leg on Ball Tracking. Rohit Sharma survives a close shout and has a smile on his face looking at the big screen.

Gets away with it does Harshal! Lands it on a length, wide on off, Rohit Sharma swings to cash in on the width but gets this one off the bottom half of the bat and it goes only as far as mid off.

Aims it at the stumps, on a good length, Suryakumar Yadav nudges it through backward square leg for a single.

FOUR! Sublime from Surya! Harshal serves it full in length, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav stays rooted in his crease but does well to roll his wrists and clips it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

Shaping in, on a hard length, on off, Rohit Sharma punches it towards cover-point. Another expensive over from Arshdeep, 9 runs off it.

A bit too straight again, on a length, on the pads, Suryakumar Yadav tries to play the pick-up shot but this comes off the toe-end of the bat and it rolls down to fine leg for one more.

Sliding onto the pads, on a good length, Rohit Sharma turns it down to fine leg and rotates the strike.

SIX! BANG! It did not take long for the pull shot to come out from Rohit Sharma. Arshdeep goes short again but it sits up nicely for the batter, Rohit Sharma needs no second invitation and he picks it up nicely to clear the deep mid-wicket fence for six more runs.

Good effort by Jitesh Sharma but Rohit Sharma was in! Sees the batter advance and bangs it into the deck, over middle, Rohit Sharma tries to put bat to ball as he shapes up to fetch the ball from over his head. He misses and Jitesh Sharma is quick to have a shy at the stumps. He does not hit but Rohit was safely in anyway.

A hint of inward movement, on a hard length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav pats it with a straight bat to the right of mid off for a single.

Kagiso Rabada serves it full and on middle. Suryakumar Yadav walks towards it and flicks it to the fielder at fine leg. Ends the over with a single.

FOUR! Gets it through but Harshal Patel should have done better there! Rabada pulls his length back a bit and serves it near the off-stump line, Suryakumar Yadav waits on it and opens the bat face to use the pace. Glides it to the right of Harshal Patel at short third where he is late to put in a full-length dive and the ball races past him to the fence.

FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav is up and running! Rabada hurls it on the off-stump line, on a good length, Suryakumar Yadav picks up the line and length early and brings his wrists into play. Whips it up and over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lands it on a hard length, on off, Suryakumar Yadav stays in the crease and dabs it down on the off side.

In the channel on off, on a good length, Suryakumar Yadav goes for the big booming drive but the ball is not wide enough. Miscues the shot back to the bowler.

Suryakumar Yadav walks in to bat at number 3.

OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! Kagiso Rabada strikes with his first delivery! 250 T20 wickets for the Proteas pacer. Not the best of deliveries from Rabada to start with. This is short and wide on off, there to be put away, Ishan Kishan hops and throws his hands at the delivery. The ball flies away off the thickish outside edge and it goes straight down the throat of deep backward point. Harpreet Brar in the deep, times the jump to perfection and takes a good reverse cup catch over his head.

More like it from Arshdeep Singh! Gets the ball to angle away from the right-hander, on a good length, around off, Rohit Sharma plays for the ball coming back into him but this one goes away and whizzes past the bat. Good end to an expensive over from Arshdeep, 11 runs off it.

FOUR! Wristy and effortless! Arshdeep goes full in search of swing and directs it around middle and leg, Rohit Sharma stays balanced in the crease and accounts for the late inward movement. Flicks it off his pads between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

Wayward from Arshdeep again as this is near the wide guideline on off, on a back of a length, Ishan Kishan reaches out and slaps it through point for a single.

FOUR! Ishan Kishan slashes and slashes hard! Shaping away, on a back of a length, a bit too wide on off, Ishan Kishan throws his hands at it. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies over short third for a boundary.

Strays on the pads, on a good length, Rohit Sharma glances it away off his pads down to fine leg to get to the other end.

A loosener first up by Arshdeep Singh from over the wicket, at 125 kph, short and wide on off, Ishan Kishan hammers it in front of square on the off side. Harpreet Brar at cover reacts quickly and dives to his right to make a half-stop. The ball rolls away wide of point for a single. Saved at least a couple of runs there did Brar.

Arshdeep Singh to operate from the opposite end.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Livingstone gives the ball air and goes full, just outside off, Rohit Sharma gets a good stride in and smothers the spin well. Drives it to the right of cover and the ball has enough legs to beat the chasing Sam Curran. No surprise that it is Rohit with the first boundary of the night.

Slows it up a touch does Livingstone and gets the ball to spin away, short and on off, Ishan Kishan goes on the back foot and rolls his wrists nicely to pull it to deep mid-wicket for one more run.

Fires it in, flat and short, around off, Ishan Kishan stays leg side of the ball and punches it sweetly to cover.

Rohit Sharma is away in his 250th Indian T20 League game! Floats it up but the line is on the pads, full in length, Rohit Sharma presses forward and nudges it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Ishan Kishan and Mumbai are underway! Drops it short and keeps it at the stumps, Ishan Kishan hangs back and whips it along the ground to wide long on for a single to get off the mark.

Starts from around the wicket and tosses it right up there, full and just inside the tramline on off, left alone by Ishan Kishan. He looks at the umpire hoping for a wide ball but the umpire stands still.

All in readiness for the game to begin as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. The fielding team is in a huddle along the rope before taking their positions on the field. Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma, who is featuring in his 250th Indian T20 League game walk out to open the batting innings for Mumbai. Liam Livingstone has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's go...

Kagiso Rabada is in for a chat. Tells that they have been playing some good cricket and need to find a way to get over the line. Shares that they need to win the last two games they have at this venue to get themselves an advantage heading into the second half of the tournament. Shares that he is always looking to improve. States that he is ready to bowl at any stage in the competition. Further adds that it sometimes swings here at this venue, and he is looking forward to seeing whether it shapes or not tonight.

The captain of Mumbai, Hardik Pandya says that they were looking to bat first so it is a good toss to lose. Mentions that there have been a couple of games were they had the game in their grasp and did not capitalise. Shares that the Indian T20 League is a competition that tests you and they need to make sure that they give their 100 per cent. Feels that they need everyone to go out there and perform and the turnaround is not going to happen with just one individual. Tells that his boys are pumped up for the game and are just focusing on the process. Ends by informing that they are going with the same team.

The skipper of Punjab, Sam Curran says that they will bowl first. Adds that they will want to set a good score and put pressure on Mumbai. Informs that Shikhar Dhawan is not still fit and he is waiting for clearance. Says that it is not nice to lose close games but says that they are doing a lot of things right. Ends by mentioning the two changes in his team with Rilee Rossouw coming in for Jonny Bairstow and Atharva Taide also misses out.

Impact players nominated by Mumbai - Akash Madhwal, Nuwan Thushara, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla and Naman Dhir.

Mumbai (Unchanged Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah.

Impact players nominated by Punjab - Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Singh, Shivam Singh, Rishi Dhawan and Vidwath Kaverappa.

Punjab (Playing XI) - Rilee Rossouw (In for Jonny Bairstow), Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran (C), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ashutosh Sharma (In for Atharva Taide), Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh.

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Sam Curran and Punjab have opted to BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT - Danny Morrison and Anjum Chopra are pitchside. Danny starts by saying that it is the fourth match here this season. Adds that the dimensions of the square boundaries are 70 metres and 63 metres while it is a 72-metre hit down the ground. Mentions that the batters will look to target the pockets behind the wicket which are much shorter. Anjum adds that the bowlers will be troubled here. States that seamers will look to go for the hard length which wouldn't be nice for the batters. Danny says that the pitch is a little green and ends by saying that the average first-inning score at this venue has been around 170.

Labelled as the slow starters, Mumbai have unwantedly lived up to the tag and are currently ranked second-from-bottom. After suffering three consecutive defeats, Mumbai seemed to have found their mojo with two wins on the bounce before being handed a loss by their familiar foes, Chennai. Rohit Sharma's ton was the highlight for them, and as he approaches his milestone 250th Indian T20 League game, all eyes will be on him to deliver another memorable inning. Ishan Kishan has given his side quick starts, but the onus will fall squarely on Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma to contribute in the middle overs. On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout, but the rest have taken a beating. Given the assistance pacers received in the last game at Mullanpur, Mumbai might tweak their pace attack, possibly bringing in Sri Lankan speedster Nuwan Thushara at the expense of Gerald Coetzee or Mohammad Nabi. Who will take home the two points? Stick around for the toss and team news.

The hosts, Punjab, have managed only 2 wins from 6 games, putting them in the 8th spot, just above their opponents, Mumbai, thanks to a superior net run rate. In what has been a tough season so far, their bowling has been the shining light, and it will be tested to the hilt against the batting powerhouse of Mumbai. As always, the spotlight will be on Kagiso Rabada and his new ball companion, Arshdeep Singh. Harshal Patel has shown glimpses of promise, while left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar has tapered off a bit after a promising first couple of games. To add to their misery, they will be without the services of their leading run-getter and skipper, Shikhar Dhawan, who is recovering from a shoulder injury. In his absence, the onus will be on Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, and Liam Livingstone to fill that void, with stand-in captain Sam Curran expected to contribute with both bat and ball.

Hello and a warm welcome, folks, to our coverage of match number 33 of the 2024 Indian T20 League, where Punjab square off against Mumbai at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. It is going to be a clash between two teams that are in desperate need of picking themselves up quickly before it gets too late. With all three games at this venue so far culminating in last-over finishes, fans can expect yet another nail-biting contest. 16 years ago, on this very day, Brendon McCullum set the stage alight in the inaugural game of the Indian T20 League, announcing the arrival of the competition in grand style. Who will it be with the fireworks tonight?

... MATCH DAY ...

The upcoming clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur promises a spectacle as Punjab hosts Mumbai in a pivotal encounter. Both teams are hungry for a win to bolster their standings in the Indian T20 League. Punjab, despite a loss in their last outing against Rajasthan, displayed resilience, with Sam Curran admirably filling in as captain in Shikhar Dhawan's absence. However, their batting lineup, particularly the top order, has been inconsistent. Jonny Bairstow's impact has been minimal, placing more pressure on the likes of Prabhsimran Singh and Curran to deliver with the bat. While Jitesh Sharma has shown glimpses of promise, he needs to elevate his performance, especially with the T20 World Cup looming. Notably, uncapped Indian players Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma have been the saving grace in challenging situations. Liam Livingstone's return from injury bolsters their lineup, adding depth and stability. Their bowling attack boasts the prowess of Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, with the latter showcasing his potential with a recent fifer. Harshal Patel's variations add complexity to their attack, while Curran provides valuable support. Harpreet Brar's economical bowling and Livingstone's spin offer additional options, although concerns linger over their death bowling. Meanwhile, Mumbai aims to bounce back from a defeat to Chennai, with Rohit Sharma's exceptional ton in the last game underscoring their batting strength. However, consistency remains an issue, with other batters failing to provide adequate support. Ishan Kishan's form at the top and Sky's return from injury have been bright spots, although the latter's inconsistency is worrisome. Tilak Varma's reliability contrasts with Hardik Pandya's need to elevate his performance. Tim David's finishing prowess, alongside Mohammad Nabi and Romario Shepherd's all-round abilities, adds depth to their lineup. Jasprit Bumrah's sensational bowling has been a highlight, culminating in a recent fifer. However, concerns persist over the remaining bowlers, with Gerald Coetzee and Akash Madhwal proving expensive despite picking up wickets. Shreyas Gopal's inclusion has provided a strategic shift, yielding positive results. With both teams vying for crucial points, the stage is set for a riveting contest. Expectations are high as Punjab and Mumbai clash in a battle for supremacy, making it a must-watch encounter in the Indian T20 League. Let's see who comes out on top.