From seventh last season, Rising Pune Supergiant become the first finalist of the 2017 edition of IPL.
Rising Pune Supergiant, after a disappointing debut season, become the first finalist of the 2017 edition of IPL after a 20-run win over Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. Chasing 163, Mumbai were off to a flier but Washington Sundar turned it Mumbai’s way with a spell of 3/16. Parthiv Patel was the only substantial contributor for Mumbai with a fifty at top of the order. Earlier, MS Dhoni pushed the total with a 26-ball 40 in the final overs. He was ably assisted by Manoj Tiwary and Ajinkya Rahane. Both right-handers hit fluent fifties under pressure. Mumbai are still alive and will face winner of KKR vs SRH for the final berth. (Results | Fixtures | Points Table)
IPL 2017 Qualifier MI vs RPS: As it happened
Toss: Mumbai Indians won toss, elected to field against Pune at Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Parthiv Patel(w), Lendl Simmons, Rohit Sharma(c), Ambati Rayudu, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Karn Sharma, Mitchell McClenaghan, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah
Rising Pune Supergiant (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane, Rahul Tripathi, Steven Smith(c), Manoj Tiwary, MS Dhoni(w), Daniel Christian, Washington Sundar, Lockie Ferguson, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Adam Zampa
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