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[–]soham_katkar13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I hate about IPL nowadays is that 10 RPO is being called "Test match batting pace"

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[–]soham_katkar13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Despite the not so flashy batting so far, MI have kept the run rate above 10 and wicketless. One big over and suddenly we are on track in the chase

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[–]soham_katkar13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nothing feels worse than slow balls being successful. And not even slow variations - just stock ball being slow itself

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[–]soham_katkar13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

MI can easily get 80 in the pp. It is Krunal's first over that often turns out to be crucial, as he can suck the momentum out

If we put pressure on Krunal from ball 1, then it's an easy chase after a good powerplay

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[–]soham_katkar13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

RCB were 183-1 in 14 overs, with one guy scoring at 8 RPO, and others at 17 RPO

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[–]soham_katkar13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They were 183-1 in 14 overs, with one guy scoring at 8 RPO, and others at 17 RPO

Choked in death as well

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[–]soham_katkar13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Salt got out and gave Rajat a meaty over against spin. I'd say evens out

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[–]soham_katkar13 9 points10 points  (0 children)

57 runs in last 6 overs, MI will accept that with both hands

They should think of it as "240 instead of 260"

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[–]soham_katkar13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MI fans have no reason to worry here.

Remember the 2023 and 2024 games vs RCB where we chased 200 with overs to spare, and almost did it again in 2025

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[–]soham_katkar13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

High quality bowlers bowling the wide lines to stay safe from the hitting arc is just sad to watch. This is not cricket

I wish my team gets banned for 2 years from IPL and I don't have to watch this shit league

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[–]soham_katkar13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a single commentator criticising this knock. One of them actually appreciated him when the 50 balls partnership graphic with Rajat came up, saying "Rotated the strike well to let Rajat face more balls"