The match between the Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals has been an unexpected game for many Mumbai fans. Rajasthan Royals won the toss, and the pitch of red soil became deadly with the bowling expertise of Trent Boult. Mumbai lost early wickets and they could only make 126 runs. Rajasthan Royals easily chased that small total on the scoreboard and handed the third defeat to Mumbai Indians in this IPL season 2024.
We have the award list for the players who outshined in this exciting encounter.
Mumbai Indians Versus Rajasthan Royals Super Striker of the Match
Hardik Pandya, the leader of the Mumbai Indians, won the super striker of the match award after scoring a blasting 34 runs in 21 balls. This was a great effort from the captain, but it was not enough to win the game.
Mumbai Indians Versus Rajasthan Royals Fantasy Player of the Game
The New Zealand pacer, Trent Boult, secured the spot of the fantasy player of the game. He ran to the top with 103 points. His deadly swingers were the main reason. Rajasthan could capitalize on Mumbai as their home turf.
Mumbai Indians versus Rajasthan Royals Man of the Match Award
Trent Boult not only secured a place in the fantasy player of the game, but he also clinched the Man of the Match award for this game. It is well deserved as Trent Boult’s deadly swingers in the first over broke the backbone of the Mumbai Indians’ front order.
Mumbai Indians Versus Rajasthan Royals Most Sixes Award:
Sponsored by Angel One app. This award is handed to Parag for hitting three maximums in the game. Riyan Parag has been in touch and scored a half-century in this game.
Mumbai Indians Versus Rajasthan Royals Most Fours Award:
Hardik Pandya got this award after hitting six forces in his knock of 34 runs. This has been an enormous blow for Mumbai, as they are now in the position on the table. Hardik and the team definitely have to figure out what is going wrong with the team and have to bounce back quickly before the critics start their work.
Trent Boult And An Amazing Spell
First over
The very first over of the game was the responsibility of Trent Boult. He delivered a test match length. It worked perfectly with the red soil. He took two wickets in his first over. Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir fell prey to him in this over.
Second over
Trent Boult came back into the attack again in the third over and he struck again by picking up another. Wicket in this over, making it three for him. Dewald Brevis, an impact addition, was the third prey to this Kiwi hunter.
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals, Trent Boult bowling stats:
Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 |
While Mumbai could scratch their heads to find what went wrong, Rajasthan will enjoy the league view from the top of the table. Mumbai Indians have 0 points in 3 matches whereas Rajasthan has won all three encounters and they have a perfect record of 6 points in 3 games.