IPL 2017, MI vs RCB: Rohit Sharma dents Royal Challengers Bangalore’s hopes of must-need win

Here’s what pundits and experts have to say about Mumbai’s win.

Good to see @ImRo45 back in form. Just right for @mipaltan at the tail end of the tournament. Next, need to use @hardikpandya7 more

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 1 May 2017

Well fought but Bangalore always 12-15 runs too few. Sterling knock from @ImRo45 to ensure Mumbai’s passage into play-offs has no hiccups

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) 1 May 2017

19th over is more crucial than the 20th while defending. Interesting to go with Arvind over Watson #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 1 May 2017

Class is permanent @ImRo45 #gun #pureclass

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) 1 May 2017

Yo boys👊 @mipaltan 🔝of th table..let’s keep th momentum guys ☑️ superb knock calm & composed @ImRo45. MI vs RCB

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 1 May 2017

Earlier, Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians restricted RCB to a total 162/8 when Bangalore middle-order once again failed to capitalise on the start. AB de Villiers showed resistance to Mumbai bowling but that wasn’t enough as he too was sent back in the hut for 43. Later, Kedar Jadhav and Pawan Negi put up a good, solid stand to anchor their team to this total in 20 overs. Bangalore will next play Punjab while Mumbai will travel to Delhi for their next match.