Right then, 215 for Mumbai to get which, generally, at the Wankhede is chasable but the wicket hasn't quite been the belter it regularly is in this season. The hosts have their task cut out and Lucknow will be the happier side at the moment but will be aware that it isn't easy defending on this ground. Join us in a bit as the exciting run chase isn't far away.
The star with the bat for Lucknow, Nicholas Pooran is down for a chat.
Lucknow will be happy with that total but will be a bit displeased as they could have easily got 15-20 more runs. It was a fairly sedate start with the bat but Marcus Stoinis tried his best to up the ante before getting out. It was Nicholas Pooran who came in as a breath of fresh air and just hit everyone out of the mark eventually getting out on 75 off just 29 balls. KL Rahul played the anchor role well but couldn't take control after Pooran's wicket and Lucknow lost three wickets in a row.
Phew! That was some end to the first innings and it really was a topsy-turvy first half. The home side, Mumbai began strongly by picking an early wicket and managed to keep things quiet in the Powerplay. There was some counterattack but they managed to stay on top at the halfway mark of the innings. This changed though as they were taken aback by a sensational knock from Nicholas Pooran and once Arjun Tendulkar left the field injured, they looked a bowler down. However, Nuwan Thushara came b
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Touch short and on middle, Ayush Badoni moves to his right to flick it but misses. The ball just misses the stumps. Mumbai end their innings at 214/6.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni leaves it alone. Ayush Badoni reviews it for a wide. Replays show that it was a fair delivery.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, AGAIN! This is even better! Back to back maximums! Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right again and lofts it over deep extra covers for yet another maximum!
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, ! Excellent from Ayush Badoni! Wide again, Ayush Badoni picks it well and sogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, ! Up, up, and away! What a shot! Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right and hammers it over covers as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum!
Romario Shepherd to Krunal Pandya, Two Wides! LAnds it down leg, Krunal Pandya missis his flick. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Lands it way outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Romario Shepherd to bowl the final over.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni taps it to mid off for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, Too full, on leg, Ayush Badoni flicks it to fine leg. An easy single as he calls for a risky double. The fielder throws it towards the keeper who fails to hit the stumps.Â
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, Bowls it way outside off, Krunal Pandya reaches out to it and steers it to third man for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, ! Nicely played! Short and on leg, Krunal Pandya swivels and pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary!
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, Lands it outside off, Krunal Pandya looks to loft it but misses.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, 1 run.
Piyush Chawla to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Wrong'un, shorter and outside off, Krunal Pandya picks it off the pitch and eases it to point for one.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Bowls it outside off with a hint of turn, Krunal Pandya moves forward and defends it with his pads.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Quicker one, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and defends it back.
Krunal Pandya is the new batter in.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Six!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, ! c Nuwan Thushara b Piyush Chawla.
Ayush Badoni is the new batter in.
Nuwan Thushara to Arshad Khan, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Bowls it full and outside off, this one shapes away late. Arshad Khan goes for a wild swing but gets a thick outside edge.
Arshad Khan has been sent in at number 6.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, ! c Suryakumar Yadav b Nuwan Thushara.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, MORE! Gets it through the middle of his bat this time! Lands it on off, Nicholas Pooran hangs back and hammers it over extra covers for another boundary!
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, ! Not where he intended but gets the result! Lands it on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to heave it but miscues it through square leg for a boundary!Â
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, Anothr dot! Lands it outside off again, Nicholas Pooran looks to go downtown but miscues it to the mid on fielder.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, A yorker, outside off, Nicholas Pooran digs it back towards the bowler.Â
Strategic break! A flurry of runs after a slow start and Lucknow are just getting in the groove. Nicholas Pooran is toying with the bowlers here and has completed his half-century with KL Rahul playing as the second fiddle but he too has got to his fifty. Mumbai will look to break this stand soon and claw their way up in the game otherwise they could be in for a massive chase. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out...
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul drives it to covers. Rohit Sharma dives it to his right and stops it well. Dot!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, ! Well played! Lands it outside off again, KL Rahul picks it well and steers it through point for a boundary! This is excellent batting!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, A yorker, just outside off, KL Rahul looks to cut it but misses. Dot!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Wide! Lands it way outside off, KL Rahul lets it go.
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Four!
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, A yorker, right into the blackhole. Nicholas Pooran digs it to mid off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Width, and way too wide as Nicholas Pooran leaves it alone.
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, Lands it outside off, Nicholas Pooran looks to go for a wild swing but misses.
Naman Dhir to KL Rahul, ! KL Rahul has had enough of just watching the show and decides to join in, 29 off that over. Tossed up on the stumps, Rahul skips down the pitch and whacks the ball a long way over long on for a fourth maximum in the over. Lucknow have gone into overdrive mode here.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, This is fired in full and wide outside off, Nicholas Pooran gets it off the toe end of the bat down to third man for a run.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, just misses a fourth maximum in a row but it will be a boundary. Tossed up around off stump, Nicholas Pooran goes inside-out and lofts it over covers for a lovely four.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, ! Change of bowler but no change in the result and Nicholas Pooran has made it three sixes out of three balls. This is drifted in from around the stumps, Pooran goes to the leg side and slog-sweeps it away in front of square on the leg side for a biggie.
Oh no! Arjun Tendulkar is walking off the field with the physio! Rohit Sharma replaces him as the substitute fielder. Naman Dhir will complete the remaining over.
Arjun Tendulkar to Nicholas Pooran, ! FIFTY up for Nicholas Pooran in just 19 balls and this is his third half-century of this campaign. Another full toss from Arjun Tendulkar on middle and leg, Pooran with a swipe across the line and he nails the shot over deep square leg for another maximum. Pooran making a mark in front of the Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister who is in the crowd tonight and Arjun's night has come to an end it seems.
Arjun Tendulkar to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, that was begging to be hit and Nicholas Pooran moves to 49 with that shot. A juicy full toss angled into the legs, Nicholas Pooran gets under it and slogs it into the second tier over the backward square leg fence for a monster maximum.
Slight halt! Arjun Tendulkar is looking in some pain here and the physio is out in the middle to have a look. He looks fine now and we are good to go.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Slower one, on a hard length and outside off, KL Rahul backs away to cut but is undone by the lack of pace.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, A low full toss now outside off, driven through the cover region for just a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, ! Wow, that was hit with disdain!
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, The off-cutter, on a good length and coming back in from around off, KL Rahul backs away and taps it in front of point for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, Oh, Nicholas Pooran will be unhappy to have missed out on that one. A full toff on off stump, dipping slightly and Pooran hits it off the back foot and down to long on for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, ! Up and over and Nicholas Pooran is turning on the heat here. Banged in a bit and outside off, Pooran stays leg side of the ball, frees his arms and slaps it flat over deep cover-point for a biggie.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, A single to end but 22 runs come off that over. Full and wide outside off, driven through covers for a run.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, dear! Misjudgement from Dewald Brevis on the ropes and the ball goes over his head.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! A 'Nicky-P' special! Overpitched and outside off stump, Nicholas Pooran gets a bit low and gets under the ball before lofting it stylishly over deep cover for a maximum.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Up and away! Full and wide again from Anshul Kamboj, this time Nicholas Pooran stays back and opens the face of the blade to slice it one-bounce and into the third man fence.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Full and wide outside off, a bit too wide and left alone by Nicholas Pooran.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide outside the off stump, right in the blockhole, Nicholas Pooran hits it towards cover without much timing.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Streaky but will do! Full and wide outside the off stump, right around the tramline. Nicholas Pooran goes across to the off side looking to hit it leg side but gets an inside edge through his legs and down to fine leg for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, ! No stopping that one and Hardik Pandya won't be happy with that delivery. Too full and on the legs, KL Rahul just gets inside the line and flicks it fine of short fine leg for a boundary. 12 off that over.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, Oh, that came right off the cue end of the bat. Pitched up full and around off, Nicholas Pooran looks for the big heave across the line but gets it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Good length around off, pushed away into the off side for a single by KL Rahul.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Another valiant effort in the deep, this time from Romario Shepherd and KL Rahul just can't find the fence. A tad full and outside off stump, Rahul with a lovely drive through the cover region and Shepherd covers a huge distance to his right and puts in a big dive to keep it down to a brace.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Now to the left of Nuwan Thushara and again he does well. Back of a length and around off, KL Rahul goes on the back foot and cuts it late behind point for a couple of runs more.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Excellent work in the deep! Hardik Pandya starts off with a slower one and floats it full and outside off, KL Rahul waits well and drives it away in front of sweeper cover where Nuwan Thushara runs across to his right and dives in to save a couple of runs.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Good length on middle and angled in, KL Rahul plays it with a straight bat and back past the bowler down to long on for a run.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide, the bowler gets it right once again and Nicholas Pooran hits this one away down to third man for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide outside the off stump, Nicholas Pooran opens the face of the blade and plays it straight to backward point.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Nicholas Pooran taking advantage of Kamboj's nervousness here. Short ball over off and middle, Pooran gets across and nails the pull a long way over deep square leg for a biggie.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Three wides on the trot and Anshul Kamboj just hasn't found his mark in this game. Full and wide, flirting with the tramline and called a wide.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! That one slips right out of the hand and turns out to be a full toss well outside the off stump. Another wide.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Short ball, a bit slower and angled well across the left-hander, Nicholas Pooran leaves it alone for a wide.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, This is banged in a bit around off stump, KL Rahul charges down the track to slog across the line but miscues it badly down to long on for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Starts the new spell from over the wicket and pitches it right up on middle and leg, KL Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Brilliant over from Piyush Chawla! Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran moves forward and blocks it to the cover fielder.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran drives it straight. It parries from Piyush Chawla's hand and hits the stumps at the nonstriker's end. Luckily, KL Rahul was well in.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to slog it but miscues it to the mid off fielder.
Nicholas Pooran walks in at number 5.
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, ! CAUGHT! Brilliant catch from Nehal Wadhera at point!
Is that a clean catch?
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul chips it to long off for one.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Wrong'un, shorter and outside off, KL Rahul picks it off the pitch and punches it to the point fielder.
Strategic break! Fairly tidy thus far from the Mumbai bowlers and they have got a couple of wickets as well. There was a phase where Marcus Stoinis got four or so boundaries away in a flash before getting out and KL Rahul hit Piyush Chawla for consecutive maximums but apart from that, Lucknow haven't been able to find much rhythm so far. They do have wickets in hand and might look to shift gears and Mumbai will be eyeing for more wickets in the middle phase.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, 1 run.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Another one outside off, Deepak Hooda rocks back and punches it to covers for one again.Â
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul drives it towards deep covers for one more.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, 1 run.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Another single. Too full, on middle, KL Rahul drills it down the ground for one more.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Short and on off, Deepak Hooda rocks back and punches it to deep covers for one.Â
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Another one on middle and leg, Deepak Hooda stays back and turns it to mid-wicket for one more.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Bowls it on middle and leg, KL Rahul miscues his drive towards mid-wicket for one again.Â
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Quicker one, outside off, Deepak Hooda drives it to extra covers for one more.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, 1 run.
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Another nice, wristy shot from Deepak Hooda as he rocks back and flicks a fuller one towards mid-wicket. Another single.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Quicker one, on middle, KL Rahul hangs back and taps it to the cover region. Single taken.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda,! Excellent cover drive! Full and outside off, Deepak Hooda rocks onto the back foot and cracks a drive through the covers. Easy pickings!
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Short again, on middle, KL Rahul tugs it to deep square leg for one again.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length outside off. Deepak Hooda gives himself a touch of room and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Lands it outside off, KL Rahul drives it through covers for a single.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, No run.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, No run.
Deepak Hooda is the new batter in. Also, Nehal Wadhera comes into the attack for Mumbai.
Piyush Chawla to Marcus Stoinis, ! PLUMB! Piyush Chawla strikes!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Lands it on middle, KL Rahul moves forward and flicks it to mid-wicket for one. This is smart batting.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, AGAIN! Back to back maximums! A low full toss this time, KL Rahul dances down the wicket and hammers it downtown for yet another maximum.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Six!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Slower through the air, down leg, KL Rahul shuffles across and knocks it to the mid off fielder.
Piyush Chawla to Marcus Stoinis, Quicker, too full and on leg, Marcus Stoinis picks it off the pitch and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Well in! Full and outside the off stump, Marcus Stoinis jams the ball out to the right of covers and sets off for the single. Suryakumar Yadav is quick to get across and grab the ball but is a bit late to get his balance right. The ball is thrown at the bowler's end and there's a direct hit but the replays show that Stoinis was well in.
Arjun Tendulkar to KL Rahul, Pitches it up again around off stump, KL Rahul looks to cover drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket for a run.
Arjun Tendulkar to KL Rahul, Good length on off and middle, KL Rahul stays put and punches it away in front of covers.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Uppish but safe enough!
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, NO WIDE! Full and on the pads, swinging down the leg side. Marcus Stoinis misses the flick and Ishan Kishan does well to dive and stop the ball. Wide called but Kishan believes that the ball flicked Stoinis' pad and the decision is sent upstairs. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and there is a clear spike when the ball is next to the pads and it will be a dot ball.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, ! Oh, that is a touch of real finesse from Marcus Stoinis.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, Fuller delivery on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis gets across and chips the ball down on the bounce to wide long on for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Easy power from Marcus Stoinis and he made that look very easy.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Easy pickings for Marcus Stoinis this time. Overpitched on the off stump, Stoinis gets under it and lifts it with great control over mid off for another boundary.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Not off the middle of the bat but will do nicely. Fractionally short over middle, Marcus Stoinis just goes for the pull and the ball just races across the turf and past mid-wicket for a boundary.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length and around off stump, Marcus Stoinis stays on the back foot and just punches it straight to the man at mid off.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it a bit shorter over off stump. KL Rahul gets across a touch and tucks it down in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, A tad fuller on middle and the pace is taken off as well, KL Rahul just pats it towards mid on for a quick single. Quite a sedate start for Lucknow thus far.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Good hustle! Hard length around middle, Marcus Stoinis with a firm punch from the crease just to the right of mid on and the batters get across for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Good length on the pads, Marcus Stoinis stays back and tucks it straight to the man just in front of square leg.Â
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Slings the ball much wider of the off stump, taking it out of the hitting arc and Marcus Stoinis decides to leave it alone.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Four!
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Too full on middle and leg, KL Rahul pushes back past and Marcus Stoinis lets it through his legs towards mid on for a single.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Oh, a bit of heat to end the over as well. Perfect length in and around middle stump and Marcus Stoinis solidly blocks it back to the bowler. Arjun Tendulkar picks up the ball and just teases to throw the ball back at the stumps and Stoinis is having a bit of laugh as he didn't expect that from the young gun.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Full and quick, angling down the leg side for a wide.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Brings out the slower bumper now and bowls it over leg stump, Marcus Stoinis controls the pull shot and hits it in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, No run.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, A prolonged appeal from the bowler and eventually the finger goes up. Marcus Stoinis is quick to send it upstairs though and this could be a big review for Lucknow. Arjun Tendulkar steams in from over the stumps and hits the deck hard around middle, the ball nips back in sharply off the deck and Stoinis is caught on the crease. The ball beats the inside edge and hits Stoinis pretty high on the pads. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows that the
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Fractionally short over middle and this one shapes back in as well, Marcus Stoinis hops back and punches it away towards cover.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Nice start! Good length on middle and just nipping back into the right-hander, Marcus Stoinis stays watchful and blocks it back on the deck.
Arjun Tendulkar will bowl from the other end.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, A dot to end a testing first over and Lucknow are 4/1! Full again on off stump, shaping away, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and nails the cover drive but straight to short cover.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Right on the money again as Nuwan Thushara gets it a bit full and dead straight. KL Rahul blocks it under his eyes.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Well bowled! Nagging length, aimed at middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis with a tentative push at it and the ball goes off the inside edge down to fine leg for one. Stoinis is off the mark.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Wild delivery from Nuwan Thushara as this is angled well down the leg side and that's a fine diving stop by Ishan Kishan behind the stumps.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Looks for the magical outswinger that swings across from leg stump but spills it down the leg side for a wide.
Marcus Stoinis is the new batter.
Nuwan Thushara to Devdutt Padikkal, ! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW from the bowler and the finger goes up. Devdutt Padikkal has a word with KL Rahul and takes the review. Nuwan Thushara runs in from over the stumps and bowls a big outswinger, a tad fuller which comes in to the left-hander. This is bowled straight and swings in late as Padikkal plays all over it and gets hit on the pads. No bat involved and UltraEdge comes up with three reds. A dreadful season for Padikkal ends with a go
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, KL Rahul and Lucknow are off the mark! A touch full again and drifting onto the legs, Rahul tucks it down to fine leg and picks up a single.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Lovely shape on that one! Full and straight at the stumps, getting it to swing away late and KL Rahul watchfully plays it out on the off side.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires have made their way out in the middle. Mumbai side is seen in a huddle, near the ropes. Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul open with their blades for Lucknow. Nuwan Thushara has the new ball in hand and will begin the proceedings. Let's play...
Mumbai (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Naman Dhir, Dewald Brevis (In for Tilak Varma), Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya (C), Romario Shepherd, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Arjun Tendulkar (In for Jasprit Bumrah), Nuwan Thushara.
The Lucknow skipper, KL Rahul starts by saying that Quinton de Kock misses out and Devdutt Padikkal and Matt Henry come in as the major changes. Adds that historically it has been a good batting wicket and in the last couple of games, it has had something for the bowlers and need to be watchful early on. Mentions that they started off well and with a couple of weeks left, they were in a good position to make it through to the playoffs but given the nature of the competition, it all turned on
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Mumbai, says that they will bowl first, as chasing in Wankhede is better. He says that it is about playing for pride today and playing good cricket will be appreciated. He adds that they will try to do what is right and not think much. He ends by mentioning the changes on their side with Jasprit Bumrah rested and Tilak Varma injured and Arjun Tendulkar coming in.
Impact Subs nominated by Lucknow -Â Naveen-ul-Haq, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Prerak Mankad, Krishnappa Gowtham.
Lucknow (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Arshad Khan, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan.
Impact subs nominated by Mumbai -Â Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Shams Mulani.
TOSS - The final toss of the season at Wankhede and the flip of the coin lands in favor of the home skipper. Mumbai decide to BOWL first.
We are back for the run chase!
... The Run Chase ...
Right then, 215 for Mumbai to get which, generally, at the Wankhede is chasable but the wicket hasn't quite been the belter it regularly is in this season. The hosts have their task cut out and Lucknow will be the happier side at the moment but will be aware that it isn't easy defending on this ground. Join us in a bit as the exciting run chase isn't far away.
The star with the bat for Lucknow, Nicholas Pooran is down for a chat.
Lucknow will be happy with that total but will be a bit displeased as they could have easily got 15-20 more runs. It was a fairly sedate start with the bat but Marcus Stoinis tried his best to up the ante before getting out. It was Nicholas Pooran who came in as a breath of fresh air and just hit everyone out of the mark eventually getting out on 75 off just 29 balls. KL Rahul played the anchor role well but couldn't take control after Pooran's wicket and Lucknow lost three wickets in a row.
Phew! That was some end to the first innings and it really was a topsy-turvy first half. The home side, Mumbai began strongly by picking an early wicket and managed to keep things quiet in the Powerplay. There was some counterattack but they managed to stay on top at the halfway mark of the innings. This changed though as they were taken aback by a sensational knock from Nicholas Pooran and once Arjun Tendulkar left the field injured, they looked a bowler down. However, Nuwan Thushara came b
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Touch short and on middle, Ayush Badoni moves to his right to flick it but misses. The ball just misses the stumps. Mumbai end their innings at 214/6.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni leaves it alone. Ayush Badoni reviews it for a wide. Replays show that it was a fair delivery.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, AGAIN! This is even better! Back to back maximums! Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right again and lofts it over deep extra covers for yet another maximum!
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, ! Excellent from Ayush Badoni! Wide again, Ayush Badoni picks it well and sogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, ! Up, up, and away! What a shot! Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right and hammers it over covers as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum!
Romario Shepherd to Krunal Pandya, Two Wides! LAnds it down leg, Krunal Pandya missis his flick. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Lands it way outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Romario Shepherd to bowl the final over.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni taps it to mid off for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, Too full, on leg, Ayush Badoni flicks it to fine leg. An easy single as he calls for a risky double. The fielder throws it towards the keeper who fails to hit the stumps.Â
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, Bowls it way outside off, Krunal Pandya reaches out to it and steers it to third man for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, ! Nicely played! Short and on leg, Krunal Pandya swivels and pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary!
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, Lands it outside off, Krunal Pandya looks to loft it but misses.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, 1 run.
Piyush Chawla to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Wrong'un, shorter and outside off, Krunal Pandya picks it off the pitch and eases it to point for one.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Bowls it outside off with a hint of turn, Krunal Pandya moves forward and defends it with his pads.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Quicker one, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and defends it back.
Krunal Pandya is the new batter in.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Six!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, ! c Nuwan Thushara b Piyush Chawla.
Ayush Badoni is the new batter in.
Nuwan Thushara to Arshad Khan, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Bowls it full and outside off, this one shapes away late. Arshad Khan goes for a wild swing but gets a thick outside edge.
Arshad Khan has been sent in at number 6.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, ! c Suryakumar Yadav b Nuwan Thushara.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, MORE! Gets it through the middle of his bat this time! Lands it on off, Nicholas Pooran hangs back and hammers it over extra covers for another boundary!
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, ! Not where he intended but gets the result! Lands it on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to heave it but miscues it through square leg for a boundary!Â
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, Anothr dot! Lands it outside off again, Nicholas Pooran looks to go downtown but miscues it to the mid on fielder.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, A yorker, outside off, Nicholas Pooran digs it back towards the bowler.Â
Strategic break! A flurry of runs after a slow start and Lucknow are just getting in the groove. Nicholas Pooran is toying with the bowlers here and has completed his half-century with KL Rahul playing as the second fiddle but he too has got to his fifty. Mumbai will look to break this stand soon and claw their way up in the game otherwise they could be in for a massive chase. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out...
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul drives it to covers. Rohit Sharma dives it to his right and stops it well. Dot!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, ! Well played! Lands it outside off again, KL Rahul picks it well and steers it through point for a boundary! This is excellent batting!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, A yorker, just outside off, KL Rahul looks to cut it but misses. Dot!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Wide! Lands it way outside off, KL Rahul lets it go.
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Four!
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, A yorker, right into the blackhole. Nicholas Pooran digs it to mid off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Width, and way too wide as Nicholas Pooran leaves it alone.
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, Lands it outside off, Nicholas Pooran looks to go for a wild swing but misses.
Naman Dhir to KL Rahul, ! KL Rahul has had enough of just watching the show and decides to join in, 29 off that over. Tossed up on the stumps, Rahul skips down the pitch and whacks the ball a long way over long on for a fourth maximum in the over. Lucknow have gone into overdrive mode here.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, This is fired in full and wide outside off, Nicholas Pooran gets it off the toe end of the bat down to third man for a run.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, just misses a fourth maximum in a row but it will be a boundary. Tossed up around off stump, Nicholas Pooran goes inside-out and lofts it over covers for a lovely four.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, ! Change of bowler but no change in the result and Nicholas Pooran has made it three sixes out of three balls. This is drifted in from around the stumps, Pooran goes to the leg side and slog-sweeps it away in front of square on the leg side for a biggie.
Oh no! Arjun Tendulkar is walking off the field with the physio! Rohit Sharma replaces him as the substitute fielder. Naman Dhir will complete the remaining over.
Arjun Tendulkar to Nicholas Pooran, ! FIFTY up for Nicholas Pooran in just 19 balls and this is his third half-century of this campaign. Another full toss from Arjun Tendulkar on middle and leg, Pooran with a swipe across the line and he nails the shot over deep square leg for another maximum. Pooran making a mark in front of the Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister who is in the crowd tonight and Arjun's night has come to an end it seems.
Arjun Tendulkar to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, that was begging to be hit and Nicholas Pooran moves to 49 with that shot. A juicy full toss angled into the legs, Nicholas Pooran gets under it and slogs it into the second tier over the backward square leg fence for a monster maximum.
Slight halt! Arjun Tendulkar is looking in some pain here and the physio is out in the middle to have a look. He looks fine now and we are good to go.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Slower one, on a hard length and outside off, KL Rahul backs away to cut but is undone by the lack of pace.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, A low full toss now outside off, driven through the cover region for just a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, ! Wow, that was hit with disdain!
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, The off-cutter, on a good length and coming back in from around off, KL Rahul backs away and taps it in front of point for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, Oh, Nicholas Pooran will be unhappy to have missed out on that one. A full toff on off stump, dipping slightly and Pooran hits it off the back foot and down to long on for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, ! Up and over and Nicholas Pooran is turning on the heat here. Banged in a bit and outside off, Pooran stays leg side of the ball, frees his arms and slaps it flat over deep cover-point for a biggie.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, A single to end but 22 runs come off that over. Full and wide outside off, driven through covers for a run.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, dear! Misjudgement from Dewald Brevis on the ropes and the ball goes over his head.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! A 'Nicky-P' special! Overpitched and outside off stump, Nicholas Pooran gets a bit low and gets under the ball before lofting it stylishly over deep cover for a maximum.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Up and away! Full and wide again from Anshul Kamboj, this time Nicholas Pooran stays back and opens the face of the blade to slice it one-bounce and into the third man fence.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Full and wide outside off, a bit too wide and left alone by Nicholas Pooran.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide outside the off stump, right in the blockhole, Nicholas Pooran hits it towards cover without much timing.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Streaky but will do! Full and wide outside the off stump, right around the tramline. Nicholas Pooran goes across to the off side looking to hit it leg side but gets an inside edge through his legs and down to fine leg for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, ! No stopping that one and Hardik Pandya won't be happy with that delivery. Too full and on the legs, KL Rahul just gets inside the line and flicks it fine of short fine leg for a boundary. 12 off that over.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, Oh, that came right off the cue end of the bat. Pitched up full and around off, Nicholas Pooran looks for the big heave across the line but gets it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Good length around off, pushed away into the off side for a single by KL Rahul.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Another valiant effort in the deep, this time from Romario Shepherd and KL Rahul just can't find the fence. A tad full and outside off stump, Rahul with a lovely drive through the cover region and Shepherd covers a huge distance to his right and puts in a big dive to keep it down to a brace.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Now to the left of Nuwan Thushara and again he does well. Back of a length and around off, KL Rahul goes on the back foot and cuts it late behind point for a couple of runs more.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Excellent work in the deep! Hardik Pandya starts off with a slower one and floats it full and outside off, KL Rahul waits well and drives it away in front of sweeper cover where Nuwan Thushara runs across to his right and dives in to save a couple of runs.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Good length on middle and angled in, KL Rahul plays it with a straight bat and back past the bowler down to long on for a run.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide, the bowler gets it right once again and Nicholas Pooran hits this one away down to third man for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide outside the off stump, Nicholas Pooran opens the face of the blade and plays it straight to backward point.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Nicholas Pooran taking advantage of Kamboj's nervousness here. Short ball over off and middle, Pooran gets across and nails the pull a long way over deep square leg for a biggie.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Three wides on the trot and Anshul Kamboj just hasn't found his mark in this game. Full and wide, flirting with the tramline and called a wide.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! That one slips right out of the hand and turns out to be a full toss well outside the off stump. Another wide.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Short ball, a bit slower and angled well across the left-hander, Nicholas Pooran leaves it alone for a wide.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, This is banged in a bit around off stump, KL Rahul charges down the track to slog across the line but miscues it badly down to long on for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Starts the new spell from over the wicket and pitches it right up on middle and leg, KL Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Brilliant over from Piyush Chawla! Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran moves forward and blocks it to the cover fielder.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran drives it straight. It parries from Piyush Chawla's hand and hits the stumps at the nonstriker's end. Luckily, KL Rahul was well in.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to slog it but miscues it to the mid off fielder.
Nicholas Pooran walks in at number 5.
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, ! CAUGHT! Brilliant catch from Nehal Wadhera at point!
Is that a clean catch?
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul chips it to long off for one.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Wrong'un, shorter and outside off, KL Rahul picks it off the pitch and punches it to the point fielder.
Strategic break! Fairly tidy thus far from the Mumbai bowlers and they have got a couple of wickets as well. There was a phase where Marcus Stoinis got four or so boundaries away in a flash before getting out and KL Rahul hit Piyush Chawla for consecutive maximums but apart from that, Lucknow haven't been able to find much rhythm so far. They do have wickets in hand and might look to shift gears and Mumbai will be eyeing for more wickets in the middle phase.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, 1 run.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Another one outside off, Deepak Hooda rocks back and punches it to covers for one again.Â
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul drives it towards deep covers for one more.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, 1 run.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Another single. Too full, on middle, KL Rahul drills it down the ground for one more.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Short and on off, Deepak Hooda rocks back and punches it to deep covers for one.Â
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Another one on middle and leg, Deepak Hooda stays back and turns it to mid-wicket for one more.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Bowls it on middle and leg, KL Rahul miscues his drive towards mid-wicket for one again.Â
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Quicker one, outside off, Deepak Hooda drives it to extra covers for one more.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, 1 run.
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Another nice, wristy shot from Deepak Hooda as he rocks back and flicks a fuller one towards mid-wicket. Another single.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Quicker one, on middle, KL Rahul hangs back and taps it to the cover region. Single taken.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda,! Excellent cover drive! Full and outside off, Deepak Hooda rocks onto the back foot and cracks a drive through the covers. Easy pickings!
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Short again, on middle, KL Rahul tugs it to deep square leg for one again.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length outside off. Deepak Hooda gives himself a touch of room and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Lands it outside off, KL Rahul drives it through covers for a single.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, No run.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, No run.
Deepak Hooda is the new batter in. Also, Nehal Wadhera comes into the attack for Mumbai.
Piyush Chawla to Marcus Stoinis, ! PLUMB! Piyush Chawla strikes!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Lands it on middle, KL Rahul moves forward and flicks it to mid-wicket for one. This is smart batting.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, AGAIN! Back to back maximums! A low full toss this time, KL Rahul dances down the wicket and hammers it downtown for yet another maximum.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Six!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Slower through the air, down leg, KL Rahul shuffles across and knocks it to the mid off fielder.
Piyush Chawla to Marcus Stoinis, Quicker, too full and on leg, Marcus Stoinis picks it off the pitch and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Well in! Full and outside the off stump, Marcus Stoinis jams the ball out to the right of covers and sets off for the single. Suryakumar Yadav is quick to get across and grab the ball but is a bit late to get his balance right. The ball is thrown at the bowler's end and there's a direct hit but the replays show that Stoinis was well in.
Arjun Tendulkar to KL Rahul, Pitches it up again around off stump, KL Rahul looks to cover drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket for a run.
Arjun Tendulkar to KL Rahul, Good length on off and middle, KL Rahul stays put and punches it away in front of covers.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Uppish but safe enough!
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, NO WIDE! Full and on the pads, swinging down the leg side. Marcus Stoinis misses the flick and Ishan Kishan does well to dive and stop the ball. Wide called but Kishan believes that the ball flicked Stoinis' pad and the decision is sent upstairs. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and there is a clear spike when the ball is next to the pads and it will be a dot ball.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, ! Oh, that is a touch of real finesse from Marcus Stoinis.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, Fuller delivery on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis gets across and chips the ball down on the bounce to wide long on for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Easy power from Marcus Stoinis and he made that look very easy.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Easy pickings for Marcus Stoinis this time. Overpitched on the off stump, Stoinis gets under it and lifts it with great control over mid off for another boundary.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Not off the middle of the bat but will do nicely. Fractionally short over middle, Marcus Stoinis just goes for the pull and the ball just races across the turf and past mid-wicket for a boundary.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length and around off stump, Marcus Stoinis stays on the back foot and just punches it straight to the man at mid off.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it a bit shorter over off stump. KL Rahul gets across a touch and tucks it down in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, A tad fuller on middle and the pace is taken off as well, KL Rahul just pats it towards mid on for a quick single. Quite a sedate start for Lucknow thus far.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Good hustle! Hard length around middle, Marcus Stoinis with a firm punch from the crease just to the right of mid on and the batters get across for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Good length on the pads, Marcus Stoinis stays back and tucks it straight to the man just in front of square leg.Â
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Slings the ball much wider of the off stump, taking it out of the hitting arc and Marcus Stoinis decides to leave it alone.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Four!
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Too full on middle and leg, KL Rahul pushes back past and Marcus Stoinis lets it through his legs towards mid on for a single.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Oh, a bit of heat to end the over as well. Perfect length in and around middle stump and Marcus Stoinis solidly blocks it back to the bowler. Arjun Tendulkar picks up the ball and just teases to throw the ball back at the stumps and Stoinis is having a bit of laugh as he didn't expect that from the young gun.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Full and quick, angling down the leg side for a wide.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Brings out the slower bumper now and bowls it over leg stump, Marcus Stoinis controls the pull shot and hits it in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, No run.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, A prolonged appeal from the bowler and eventually the finger goes up. Marcus Stoinis is quick to send it upstairs though and this could be a big review for Lucknow. Arjun Tendulkar steams in from over the stumps and hits the deck hard around middle, the ball nips back in sharply off the deck and Stoinis is caught on the crease. The ball beats the inside edge and hits Stoinis pretty high on the pads. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows that the
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Fractionally short over middle and this one shapes back in as well, Marcus Stoinis hops back and punches it away towards cover.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Nice start! Good length on middle and just nipping back into the right-hander, Marcus Stoinis stays watchful and blocks it back on the deck.
Arjun Tendulkar will bowl from the other end.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, A dot to end a testing first over and Lucknow are 4/1! Full again on off stump, shaping away, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and nails the cover drive but straight to short cover.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Right on the money again as Nuwan Thushara gets it a bit full and dead straight. KL Rahul blocks it under his eyes.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Well bowled! Nagging length, aimed at middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis with a tentative push at it and the ball goes off the inside edge down to fine leg for one. Stoinis is off the mark.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Wild delivery from Nuwan Thushara as this is angled well down the leg side and that's a fine diving stop by Ishan Kishan behind the stumps.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Looks for the magical outswinger that swings across from leg stump but spills it down the leg side for a wide.
Marcus Stoinis is the new batter.
Nuwan Thushara to Devdutt Padikkal, ! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW from the bowler and the finger goes up. Devdutt Padikkal has a word with KL Rahul and takes the review. Nuwan Thushara runs in from over the stumps and bowls a big outswinger, a tad fuller which comes in to the left-hander. This is bowled straight and swings in late as Padikkal plays all over it and gets hit on the pads. No bat involved and UltraEdge comes up with three reds. A dreadful season for Padikkal ends with a go
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, KL Rahul and Lucknow are off the mark! A touch full again and drifting onto the legs, Rahul tucks it down to fine leg and picks up a single.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Lovely shape on that one! Full and straight at the stumps, getting it to swing away late and KL Rahul watchfully plays it out on the off side.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires have made their way out in the middle. Mumbai side is seen in a huddle, near the ropes. Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul open with their blades for Lucknow. Nuwan Thushara has the new ball in hand and will begin the proceedings. Let's play...
Mumbai (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Naman Dhir, Dewald Brevis (In for Tilak Varma), Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya (C), Romario Shepherd, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Arjun Tendulkar (In for Jasprit Bumrah), Nuwan Thushara.
The Lucknow skipper, KL Rahul starts by saying that Quinton de Kock misses out and Devdutt Padikkal and Matt Henry come in as the major changes. Adds that historically it has been a good batting wicket and in the last couple of games, it has had something for the bowlers and need to be watchful early on. Mentions that they started off well and with a couple of weeks left, they were in a good position to make it through to the playoffs but given the nature of the competition, it all turned on
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Mumbai, says that they will bowl first, as chasing in Wankhede is better. He says that it is about playing for pride today and playing good cricket will be appreciated. He adds that they will try to do what is right and not think much. He ends by mentioning the changes on their side with Jasprit Bumrah rested and Tilak Varma injured and Arjun Tendulkar coming in.
Impact Subs nominated by Lucknow -Â Naveen-ul-Haq, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Prerak Mankad, Krishnappa Gowtham.
Lucknow (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Arshad Khan, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan.
Impact subs nominated by Mumbai -Â Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Shams Mulani.
TOSS - The final toss of the season at Wankhede and the flip of the coin lands in favor of the home skipper. Mumbai decide to BOWL first.
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We are back for the run chase!
... The Run Chase ...
Right then, 215 for Mumbai to get which, generally, at the Wankhede is chasable but the wicket hasn't quite been the belter it regularly is in this season. The hosts have their task cut out and Lucknow will be the happier side at the moment but will be aware that it isn't easy defending on this ground. Join us in a bit as the exciting run chase isn't far away.
The star with the bat for Lucknow, Nicholas Pooran is down for a chat.
Lucknow will be happy with that total but will be a bit displeased as they could have easily got 15-20 more runs. It was a fairly sedate start with the bat but Marcus Stoinis tried his best to up the ante before getting out. It was Nicholas Pooran who came in as a breath of fresh air and just hit everyone out of the mark eventually getting out on 75 off just 29 balls. KL Rahul played the anchor role well but couldn't take control after Pooran's wicket and Lucknow lost three wickets in a row.
Phew! That was some end to the first innings and it really was a topsy-turvy first half. The home side, Mumbai began strongly by picking an early wicket and managed to keep things quiet in the Powerplay. There was some counterattack but they managed to stay on top at the halfway mark of the innings. This changed though as they were taken aback by a sensational knock from Nicholas Pooran and once Arjun Tendulkar left the field injured, they looked a bowler down. However, Nuwan Thushara came b
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Touch short and on middle, Ayush Badoni moves to his right to flick it but misses. The ball just misses the stumps. Mumbai end their innings at 214/6.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni leaves it alone. Ayush Badoni reviews it for a wide. Replays show that it was a fair delivery.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, AGAIN! This is even better! Back to back maximums! Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right again and lofts it over deep extra covers for yet another maximum!
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, ! Excellent from Ayush Badoni! Wide again, Ayush Badoni picks it well and sogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, ! Up, up, and away! What a shot! Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right and hammers it over covers as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum!
Romario Shepherd to Krunal Pandya, Two Wides! LAnds it down leg, Krunal Pandya missis his flick. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Lands it way outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Romario Shepherd to bowl the final over.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni taps it to mid off for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, Too full, on leg, Ayush Badoni flicks it to fine leg. An easy single as he calls for a risky double. The fielder throws it towards the keeper who fails to hit the stumps.Â
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, Bowls it way outside off, Krunal Pandya reaches out to it and steers it to third man for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, ! Nicely played! Short and on leg, Krunal Pandya swivels and pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary!
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, Lands it outside off, Krunal Pandya looks to loft it but misses.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, 1 run.
Piyush Chawla to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Wrong'un, shorter and outside off, Krunal Pandya picks it off the pitch and eases it to point for one.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Bowls it outside off with a hint of turn, Krunal Pandya moves forward and defends it with his pads.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Quicker one, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and defends it back.
Krunal Pandya is the new batter in.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Six!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, ! c Nuwan Thushara b Piyush Chawla.
Ayush Badoni is the new batter in.
Nuwan Thushara to Arshad Khan, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Bowls it full and outside off, this one shapes away late. Arshad Khan goes for a wild swing but gets a thick outside edge.
Arshad Khan has been sent in at number 6.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, ! c Suryakumar Yadav b Nuwan Thushara.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, MORE! Gets it through the middle of his bat this time! Lands it on off, Nicholas Pooran hangs back and hammers it over extra covers for another boundary!
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, ! Not where he intended but gets the result! Lands it on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to heave it but miscues it through square leg for a boundary!Â
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, Anothr dot! Lands it outside off again, Nicholas Pooran looks to go downtown but miscues it to the mid on fielder.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, A yorker, outside off, Nicholas Pooran digs it back towards the bowler.Â
Strategic break! A flurry of runs after a slow start and Lucknow are just getting in the groove. Nicholas Pooran is toying with the bowlers here and has completed his half-century with KL Rahul playing as the second fiddle but he too has got to his fifty. Mumbai will look to break this stand soon and claw their way up in the game otherwise they could be in for a massive chase. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out...
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul drives it to covers. Rohit Sharma dives it to his right and stops it well. Dot!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, ! Well played! Lands it outside off again, KL Rahul picks it well and steers it through point for a boundary! This is excellent batting!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, A yorker, just outside off, KL Rahul looks to cut it but misses. Dot!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Wide! Lands it way outside off, KL Rahul lets it go.
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Four!
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, A yorker, right into the blackhole. Nicholas Pooran digs it to mid off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Width, and way too wide as Nicholas Pooran leaves it alone.
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, Lands it outside off, Nicholas Pooran looks to go for a wild swing but misses.
Naman Dhir to KL Rahul, ! KL Rahul has had enough of just watching the show and decides to join in, 29 off that over. Tossed up on the stumps, Rahul skips down the pitch and whacks the ball a long way over long on for a fourth maximum in the over. Lucknow have gone into overdrive mode here.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, This is fired in full and wide outside off, Nicholas Pooran gets it off the toe end of the bat down to third man for a run.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, just misses a fourth maximum in a row but it will be a boundary. Tossed up around off stump, Nicholas Pooran goes inside-out and lofts it over covers for a lovely four.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, ! Change of bowler but no change in the result and Nicholas Pooran has made it three sixes out of three balls. This is drifted in from around the stumps, Pooran goes to the leg side and slog-sweeps it away in front of square on the leg side for a biggie.
Oh no! Arjun Tendulkar is walking off the field with the physio! Rohit Sharma replaces him as the substitute fielder. Naman Dhir will complete the remaining over.
Arjun Tendulkar to Nicholas Pooran, ! FIFTY up for Nicholas Pooran in just 19 balls and this is his third half-century of this campaign. Another full toss from Arjun Tendulkar on middle and leg, Pooran with a swipe across the line and he nails the shot over deep square leg for another maximum. Pooran making a mark in front of the Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister who is in the crowd tonight and Arjun's night has come to an end it seems.
Arjun Tendulkar to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, that was begging to be hit and Nicholas Pooran moves to 49 with that shot. A juicy full toss angled into the legs, Nicholas Pooran gets under it and slogs it into the second tier over the backward square leg fence for a monster maximum.
Slight halt! Arjun Tendulkar is looking in some pain here and the physio is out in the middle to have a look. He looks fine now and we are good to go.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Slower one, on a hard length and outside off, KL Rahul backs away to cut but is undone by the lack of pace.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, A low full toss now outside off, driven through the cover region for just a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, ! Wow, that was hit with disdain!
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, The off-cutter, on a good length and coming back in from around off, KL Rahul backs away and taps it in front of point for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, Oh, Nicholas Pooran will be unhappy to have missed out on that one. A full toff on off stump, dipping slightly and Pooran hits it off the back foot and down to long on for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, ! Up and over and Nicholas Pooran is turning on the heat here. Banged in a bit and outside off, Pooran stays leg side of the ball, frees his arms and slaps it flat over deep cover-point for a biggie.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, A single to end but 22 runs come off that over. Full and wide outside off, driven through covers for a run.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, dear! Misjudgement from Dewald Brevis on the ropes and the ball goes over his head.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! A 'Nicky-P' special! Overpitched and outside off stump, Nicholas Pooran gets a bit low and gets under the ball before lofting it stylishly over deep cover for a maximum.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Up and away! Full and wide again from Anshul Kamboj, this time Nicholas Pooran stays back and opens the face of the blade to slice it one-bounce and into the third man fence.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Full and wide outside off, a bit too wide and left alone by Nicholas Pooran.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide outside the off stump, right in the blockhole, Nicholas Pooran hits it towards cover without much timing.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Streaky but will do! Full and wide outside the off stump, right around the tramline. Nicholas Pooran goes across to the off side looking to hit it leg side but gets an inside edge through his legs and down to fine leg for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, ! No stopping that one and Hardik Pandya won't be happy with that delivery. Too full and on the legs, KL Rahul just gets inside the line and flicks it fine of short fine leg for a boundary. 12 off that over.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, Oh, that came right off the cue end of the bat. Pitched up full and around off, Nicholas Pooran looks for the big heave across the line but gets it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Good length around off, pushed away into the off side for a single by KL Rahul.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Another valiant effort in the deep, this time from Romario Shepherd and KL Rahul just can't find the fence. A tad full and outside off stump, Rahul with a lovely drive through the cover region and Shepherd covers a huge distance to his right and puts in a big dive to keep it down to a brace.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Now to the left of Nuwan Thushara and again he does well. Back of a length and around off, KL Rahul goes on the back foot and cuts it late behind point for a couple of runs more.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Excellent work in the deep! Hardik Pandya starts off with a slower one and floats it full and outside off, KL Rahul waits well and drives it away in front of sweeper cover where Nuwan Thushara runs across to his right and dives in to save a couple of runs.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Good length on middle and angled in, KL Rahul plays it with a straight bat and back past the bowler down to long on for a run.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide, the bowler gets it right once again and Nicholas Pooran hits this one away down to third man for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide outside the off stump, Nicholas Pooran opens the face of the blade and plays it straight to backward point.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Nicholas Pooran taking advantage of Kamboj's nervousness here. Short ball over off and middle, Pooran gets across and nails the pull a long way over deep square leg for a biggie.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Three wides on the trot and Anshul Kamboj just hasn't found his mark in this game. Full and wide, flirting with the tramline and called a wide.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! That one slips right out of the hand and turns out to be a full toss well outside the off stump. Another wide.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Short ball, a bit slower and angled well across the left-hander, Nicholas Pooran leaves it alone for a wide.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, This is banged in a bit around off stump, KL Rahul charges down the track to slog across the line but miscues it badly down to long on for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Starts the new spell from over the wicket and pitches it right up on middle and leg, KL Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Brilliant over from Piyush Chawla! Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran moves forward and blocks it to the cover fielder.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran drives it straight. It parries from Piyush Chawla's hand and hits the stumps at the nonstriker's end. Luckily, KL Rahul was well in.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to slog it but miscues it to the mid off fielder.
Nicholas Pooran walks in at number 5.
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, ! CAUGHT! Brilliant catch from Nehal Wadhera at point!
Is that a clean catch?
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul chips it to long off for one.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Wrong'un, shorter and outside off, KL Rahul picks it off the pitch and punches it to the point fielder.
Strategic break! Fairly tidy thus far from the Mumbai bowlers and they have got a couple of wickets as well. There was a phase where Marcus Stoinis got four or so boundaries away in a flash before getting out and KL Rahul hit Piyush Chawla for consecutive maximums but apart from that, Lucknow haven't been able to find much rhythm so far. They do have wickets in hand and might look to shift gears and Mumbai will be eyeing for more wickets in the middle phase.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, 1 run.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Another one outside off, Deepak Hooda rocks back and punches it to covers for one again.Â
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul drives it towards deep covers for one more.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, 1 run.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Another single. Too full, on middle, KL Rahul drills it down the ground for one more.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Short and on off, Deepak Hooda rocks back and punches it to deep covers for one.Â
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Another one on middle and leg, Deepak Hooda stays back and turns it to mid-wicket for one more.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Bowls it on middle and leg, KL Rahul miscues his drive towards mid-wicket for one again.Â
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Quicker one, outside off, Deepak Hooda drives it to extra covers for one more.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, 1 run.
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Another nice, wristy shot from Deepak Hooda as he rocks back and flicks a fuller one towards mid-wicket. Another single.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Quicker one, on middle, KL Rahul hangs back and taps it to the cover region. Single taken.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda,! Excellent cover drive! Full and outside off, Deepak Hooda rocks onto the back foot and cracks a drive through the covers. Easy pickings!
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Short again, on middle, KL Rahul tugs it to deep square leg for one again.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length outside off. Deepak Hooda gives himself a touch of room and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Lands it outside off, KL Rahul drives it through covers for a single.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, No run.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, No run.
Deepak Hooda is the new batter in. Also, Nehal Wadhera comes into the attack for Mumbai.
Piyush Chawla to Marcus Stoinis, ! PLUMB! Piyush Chawla strikes!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Lands it on middle, KL Rahul moves forward and flicks it to mid-wicket for one. This is smart batting.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, AGAIN! Back to back maximums! A low full toss this time, KL Rahul dances down the wicket and hammers it downtown for yet another maximum.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Six!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Slower through the air, down leg, KL Rahul shuffles across and knocks it to the mid off fielder.
Piyush Chawla to Marcus Stoinis, Quicker, too full and on leg, Marcus Stoinis picks it off the pitch and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Well in! Full and outside the off stump, Marcus Stoinis jams the ball out to the right of covers and sets off for the single. Suryakumar Yadav is quick to get across and grab the ball but is a bit late to get his balance right. The ball is thrown at the bowler's end and there's a direct hit but the replays show that Stoinis was well in.
Arjun Tendulkar to KL Rahul, Pitches it up again around off stump, KL Rahul looks to cover drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket for a run.
Arjun Tendulkar to KL Rahul, Good length on off and middle, KL Rahul stays put and punches it away in front of covers.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Uppish but safe enough!
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, NO WIDE! Full and on the pads, swinging down the leg side. Marcus Stoinis misses the flick and Ishan Kishan does well to dive and stop the ball. Wide called but Kishan believes that the ball flicked Stoinis' pad and the decision is sent upstairs. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and there is a clear spike when the ball is next to the pads and it will be a dot ball.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, ! Oh, that is a touch of real finesse from Marcus Stoinis.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, Fuller delivery on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis gets across and chips the ball down on the bounce to wide long on for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Easy power from Marcus Stoinis and he made that look very easy.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Easy pickings for Marcus Stoinis this time. Overpitched on the off stump, Stoinis gets under it and lifts it with great control over mid off for another boundary.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Not off the middle of the bat but will do nicely. Fractionally short over middle, Marcus Stoinis just goes for the pull and the ball just races across the turf and past mid-wicket for a boundary.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length and around off stump, Marcus Stoinis stays on the back foot and just punches it straight to the man at mid off.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it a bit shorter over off stump. KL Rahul gets across a touch and tucks it down in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, A tad fuller on middle and the pace is taken off as well, KL Rahul just pats it towards mid on for a quick single. Quite a sedate start for Lucknow thus far.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Good hustle! Hard length around middle, Marcus Stoinis with a firm punch from the crease just to the right of mid on and the batters get across for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Good length on the pads, Marcus Stoinis stays back and tucks it straight to the man just in front of square leg.Â
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Slings the ball much wider of the off stump, taking it out of the hitting arc and Marcus Stoinis decides to leave it alone.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Four!
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Too full on middle and leg, KL Rahul pushes back past and Marcus Stoinis lets it through his legs towards mid on for a single.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Oh, a bit of heat to end the over as well. Perfect length in and around middle stump and Marcus Stoinis solidly blocks it back to the bowler. Arjun Tendulkar picks up the ball and just teases to throw the ball back at the stumps and Stoinis is having a bit of laugh as he didn't expect that from the young gun.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Full and quick, angling down the leg side for a wide.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Brings out the slower bumper now and bowls it over leg stump, Marcus Stoinis controls the pull shot and hits it in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, No run.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, A prolonged appeal from the bowler and eventually the finger goes up. Marcus Stoinis is quick to send it upstairs though and this could be a big review for Lucknow. Arjun Tendulkar steams in from over the stumps and hits the deck hard around middle, the ball nips back in sharply off the deck and Stoinis is caught on the crease. The ball beats the inside edge and hits Stoinis pretty high on the pads. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows that the
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Fractionally short over middle and this one shapes back in as well, Marcus Stoinis hops back and punches it away towards cover.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Nice start! Good length on middle and just nipping back into the right-hander, Marcus Stoinis stays watchful and blocks it back on the deck.
Arjun Tendulkar will bowl from the other end.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, A dot to end a testing first over and Lucknow are 4/1! Full again on off stump, shaping away, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and nails the cover drive but straight to short cover.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Right on the money again as Nuwan Thushara gets it a bit full and dead straight. KL Rahul blocks it under his eyes.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Well bowled! Nagging length, aimed at middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis with a tentative push at it and the ball goes off the inside edge down to fine leg for one. Stoinis is off the mark.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Wild delivery from Nuwan Thushara as this is angled well down the leg side and that's a fine diving stop by Ishan Kishan behind the stumps.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Looks for the magical outswinger that swings across from leg stump but spills it down the leg side for a wide.
Marcus Stoinis is the new batter.
Nuwan Thushara to Devdutt Padikkal, ! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW from the bowler and the finger goes up. Devdutt Padikkal has a word with KL Rahul and takes the review. Nuwan Thushara runs in from over the stumps and bowls a big outswinger, a tad fuller which comes in to the left-hander. This is bowled straight and swings in late as Padikkal plays all over it and gets hit on the pads. No bat involved and UltraEdge comes up with three reds. A dreadful season for Padikkal ends with a go
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, KL Rahul and Lucknow are off the mark! A touch full again and drifting onto the legs, Rahul tucks it down to fine leg and picks up a single.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Lovely shape on that one! Full and straight at the stumps, getting it to swing away late and KL Rahul watchfully plays it out on the off side.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires have made their way out in the middle. Mumbai side is seen in a huddle, near the ropes. Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul open with their blades for Lucknow. Nuwan Thushara has the new ball in hand and will begin the proceedings. Let's play...
Mumbai (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Naman Dhir, Dewald Brevis (In for Tilak Varma), Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya (C), Romario Shepherd, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Arjun Tendulkar (In for Jasprit Bumrah), Nuwan Thushara.
The Lucknow skipper, KL Rahul starts by saying that Quinton de Kock misses out and Devdutt Padikkal and Matt Henry come in as the major changes. Adds that historically it has been a good batting wicket and in the last couple of games, it has had something for the bowlers and need to be watchful early on. Mentions that they started off well and with a couple of weeks left, they were in a good position to make it through to the playoffs but given the nature of the competition, it all turned on
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Mumbai, says that they will bowl first, as chasing in Wankhede is better. He says that it is about playing for pride today and playing good cricket will be appreciated. He adds that they will try to do what is right and not think much. He ends by mentioning the changes on their side with Jasprit Bumrah rested and Tilak Varma injured and Arjun Tendulkar coming in.
Impact Subs nominated by Lucknow -Â Naveen-ul-Haq, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Prerak Mankad, Krishnappa Gowtham.
Lucknow (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Arshad Khan, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan.
Impact subs nominated by Mumbai -Â Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Shams Mulani.
TOSS - The final toss of the season at Wankhede and the flip of the coin lands in favor of the home skipper. Mumbai decide to BOWL first.
We are back for the run chase!
... The Run Chase ...
Right then, 215 for Mumbai to get which, generally, at the Wankhede is chasable but the wicket hasn't quite been the belter it regularly is in this season. The hosts have their task cut out and Lucknow will be the happier side at the moment but will be aware that it isn't easy defending on this ground. Join us in a bit as the exciting run chase isn't far away.
The star with the bat for Lucknow, Nicholas Pooran is down for a chat.
Lucknow will be happy with that total but will be a bit displeased as they could have easily got 15-20 more runs. It was a fairly sedate start with the bat but Marcus Stoinis tried his best to up the ante before getting out. It was Nicholas Pooran who came in as a breath of fresh air and just hit everyone out of the mark eventually getting out on 75 off just 29 balls. KL Rahul played the anchor role well but couldn't take control after Pooran's wicket and Lucknow lost three wickets in a row.
Phew! That was some end to the first innings and it really was a topsy-turvy first half. The home side, Mumbai began strongly by picking an early wicket and managed to keep things quiet in the Powerplay. There was some counterattack but they managed to stay on top at the halfway mark of the innings. This changed though as they were taken aback by a sensational knock from Nicholas Pooran and once Arjun Tendulkar left the field injured, they looked a bowler down. However, Nuwan Thushara came b
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Touch short and on middle, Ayush Badoni moves to his right to flick it but misses. The ball just misses the stumps. Mumbai end their innings at 214/6.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni leaves it alone. Ayush Badoni reviews it for a wide. Replays show that it was a fair delivery.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, AGAIN! This is even better! Back to back maximums! Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right again and lofts it over deep extra covers for yet another maximum!
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, ! Excellent from Ayush Badoni! Wide again, Ayush Badoni picks it well and sogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, ! Up, up, and away! What a shot! Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right and hammers it over covers as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum!
Romario Shepherd to Krunal Pandya, Two Wides! LAnds it down leg, Krunal Pandya missis his flick. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Ayush Badoni, Lands it way outside off, Ayush Badoni moves to his right and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Romario Shepherd to bowl the final over.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it outside off, Ayush Badoni taps it to mid off for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, Too full, on leg, Ayush Badoni flicks it to fine leg. An easy single as he calls for a risky double. The fielder throws it towards the keeper who fails to hit the stumps.Â
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, Bowls it way outside off, Krunal Pandya reaches out to it and steers it to third man for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, ! Nicely played! Short and on leg, Krunal Pandya swivels and pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary!
Nuwan Thushara to Krunal Pandya, Lands it outside off, Krunal Pandya looks to loft it but misses.
Nuwan Thushara to Ayush Badoni, 1 run.
Piyush Chawla to Ayush Badoni, Bowls it on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Wrong'un, shorter and outside off, Krunal Pandya picks it off the pitch and eases it to point for one.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Bowls it outside off with a hint of turn, Krunal Pandya moves forward and defends it with his pads.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Quicker one, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and defends it back.
Krunal Pandya is the new batter in.
Piyush Chawla to Krunal Pandya, Six!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, ! c Nuwan Thushara b Piyush Chawla.
Ayush Badoni is the new batter in.
Nuwan Thushara to Arshad Khan, ! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Bowls it full and outside off, this one shapes away late. Arshad Khan goes for a wild swing but gets a thick outside edge.
Arshad Khan has been sent in at number 6.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, ! c Suryakumar Yadav b Nuwan Thushara.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, MORE! Gets it through the middle of his bat this time! Lands it on off, Nicholas Pooran hangs back and hammers it over extra covers for another boundary!
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, ! Not where he intended but gets the result! Lands it on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to heave it but miscues it through square leg for a boundary!Â
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, Anothr dot! Lands it outside off again, Nicholas Pooran looks to go downtown but miscues it to the mid on fielder.
Nuwan Thushara to Nicholas Pooran, A yorker, outside off, Nicholas Pooran digs it back towards the bowler.Â
Strategic break! A flurry of runs after a slow start and Lucknow are just getting in the groove. Nicholas Pooran is toying with the bowlers here and has completed his half-century with KL Rahul playing as the second fiddle but he too has got to his fifty. Mumbai will look to break this stand soon and claw their way up in the game otherwise they could be in for a massive chase. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out...
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul drives it to covers. Rohit Sharma dives it to his right and stops it well. Dot!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, ! Well played! Lands it outside off again, KL Rahul picks it well and steers it through point for a boundary! This is excellent batting!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, A yorker, just outside off, KL Rahul looks to cut it but misses. Dot!
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Wide! Lands it way outside off, KL Rahul lets it go.
Romario Shepherd to KL Rahul, Four!
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, A yorker, right into the blackhole. Nicholas Pooran digs it to mid off for one.
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Width, and way too wide as Nicholas Pooran leaves it alone.
Romario Shepherd to Nicholas Pooran, Lands it outside off, Nicholas Pooran looks to go for a wild swing but misses.
Naman Dhir to KL Rahul, ! KL Rahul has had enough of just watching the show and decides to join in, 29 off that over. Tossed up on the stumps, Rahul skips down the pitch and whacks the ball a long way over long on for a fourth maximum in the over. Lucknow have gone into overdrive mode here.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, This is fired in full and wide outside off, Nicholas Pooran gets it off the toe end of the bat down to third man for a run.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, just misses a fourth maximum in a row but it will be a boundary. Tossed up around off stump, Nicholas Pooran goes inside-out and lofts it over covers for a lovely four.
Naman Dhir to Nicholas Pooran, ! Change of bowler but no change in the result and Nicholas Pooran has made it three sixes out of three balls. This is drifted in from around the stumps, Pooran goes to the leg side and slog-sweeps it away in front of square on the leg side for a biggie.
Oh no! Arjun Tendulkar is walking off the field with the physio! Rohit Sharma replaces him as the substitute fielder. Naman Dhir will complete the remaining over.
Arjun Tendulkar to Nicholas Pooran, ! FIFTY up for Nicholas Pooran in just 19 balls and this is his third half-century of this campaign. Another full toss from Arjun Tendulkar on middle and leg, Pooran with a swipe across the line and he nails the shot over deep square leg for another maximum. Pooran making a mark in front of the Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister who is in the crowd tonight and Arjun's night has come to an end it seems.
Arjun Tendulkar to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, that was begging to be hit and Nicholas Pooran moves to 49 with that shot. A juicy full toss angled into the legs, Nicholas Pooran gets under it and slogs it into the second tier over the backward square leg fence for a monster maximum.
Slight halt! Arjun Tendulkar is looking in some pain here and the physio is out in the middle to have a look. He looks fine now and we are good to go.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Slower one, on a hard length and outside off, KL Rahul backs away to cut but is undone by the lack of pace.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, A low full toss now outside off, driven through the cover region for just a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, ! Wow, that was hit with disdain!
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, The off-cutter, on a good length and coming back in from around off, KL Rahul backs away and taps it in front of point for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, Oh, Nicholas Pooran will be unhappy to have missed out on that one. A full toff on off stump, dipping slightly and Pooran hits it off the back foot and down to long on for a single.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, ! Up and over and Nicholas Pooran is turning on the heat here. Banged in a bit and outside off, Pooran stays leg side of the ball, frees his arms and slaps it flat over deep cover-point for a biggie.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, A single to end but 22 runs come off that over. Full and wide outside off, driven through covers for a run.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Oh, dear! Misjudgement from Dewald Brevis on the ropes and the ball goes over his head.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! A 'Nicky-P' special! Overpitched and outside off stump, Nicholas Pooran gets a bit low and gets under the ball before lofting it stylishly over deep cover for a maximum.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Up and away! Full and wide again from Anshul Kamboj, this time Nicholas Pooran stays back and opens the face of the blade to slice it one-bounce and into the third man fence.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Full and wide outside off, a bit too wide and left alone by Nicholas Pooran.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide outside the off stump, right in the blockhole, Nicholas Pooran hits it towards cover without much timing.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Streaky but will do! Full and wide outside the off stump, right around the tramline. Nicholas Pooran goes across to the off side looking to hit it leg side but gets an inside edge through his legs and down to fine leg for a boundary.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, ! No stopping that one and Hardik Pandya won't be happy with that delivery. Too full and on the legs, KL Rahul just gets inside the line and flicks it fine of short fine leg for a boundary. 12 off that over.
Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, Oh, that came right off the cue end of the bat. Pitched up full and around off, Nicholas Pooran looks for the big heave across the line but gets it down to long off for a single.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Good length around off, pushed away into the off side for a single by KL Rahul.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Another valiant effort in the deep, this time from Romario Shepherd and KL Rahul just can't find the fence. A tad full and outside off stump, Rahul with a lovely drive through the cover region and Shepherd covers a huge distance to his right and puts in a big dive to keep it down to a brace.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Now to the left of Nuwan Thushara and again he does well. Back of a length and around off, KL Rahul goes on the back foot and cuts it late behind point for a couple of runs more.
Hardik Pandya to KL Rahul, Excellent work in the deep! Hardik Pandya starts off with a slower one and floats it full and outside off, KL Rahul waits well and drives it away in front of sweeper cover where Nuwan Thushara runs across to his right and dives in to save a couple of runs.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Good length on middle and angled in, KL Rahul plays it with a straight bat and back past the bowler down to long on for a run.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide, the bowler gets it right once again and Nicholas Pooran hits this one away down to third man for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, Full and wide outside the off stump, Nicholas Pooran opens the face of the blade and plays it straight to backward point.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, ! Nicholas Pooran taking advantage of Kamboj's nervousness here. Short ball over off and middle, Pooran gets across and nails the pull a long way over deep square leg for a biggie.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Three wides on the trot and Anshul Kamboj just hasn't found his mark in this game. Full and wide, flirting with the tramline and called a wide.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! That one slips right out of the hand and turns out to be a full toss well outside the off stump. Another wide.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, WIDE! Short ball, a bit slower and angled well across the left-hander, Nicholas Pooran leaves it alone for a wide.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, This is banged in a bit around off stump, KL Rahul charges down the track to slog across the line but miscues it badly down to long on for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Starts the new spell from over the wicket and pitches it right up on middle and leg, KL Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Brilliant over from Piyush Chawla! Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran moves forward and blocks it to the cover fielder.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran drives it straight. It parries from Piyush Chawla's hand and hits the stumps at the nonstriker's end. Luckily, KL Rahul was well in.
Piyush Chawla to Nicholas Pooran, Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran looks to slog it but miscues it to the mid off fielder.
Nicholas Pooran walks in at number 5.
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, ! CAUGHT! Brilliant catch from Nehal Wadhera at point!
Is that a clean catch?
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul chips it to long off for one.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Wrong'un, shorter and outside off, KL Rahul picks it off the pitch and punches it to the point fielder.
Strategic break! Fairly tidy thus far from the Mumbai bowlers and they have got a couple of wickets as well. There was a phase where Marcus Stoinis got four or so boundaries away in a flash before getting out and KL Rahul hit Piyush Chawla for consecutive maximums but apart from that, Lucknow haven't been able to find much rhythm so far. They do have wickets in hand and might look to shift gears and Mumbai will be eyeing for more wickets in the middle phase.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, 1 run.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Another one outside off, Deepak Hooda rocks back and punches it to covers for one again.Â
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Bowls it on off, KL Rahul drives it towards deep covers for one more.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, 1 run.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Another single. Too full, on middle, KL Rahul drills it down the ground for one more.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Short and on off, Deepak Hooda rocks back and punches it to deep covers for one.Â
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Another one on middle and leg, Deepak Hooda stays back and turns it to mid-wicket for one more.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Bowls it on middle and leg, KL Rahul miscues his drive towards mid-wicket for one again.Â
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Quicker one, outside off, Deepak Hooda drives it to extra covers for one more.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, 1 run.
Piyush Chawla to Deepak Hooda, Another nice, wristy shot from Deepak Hooda as he rocks back and flicks a fuller one towards mid-wicket. Another single.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Quicker one, on middle, KL Rahul hangs back and taps it to the cover region. Single taken.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda,! Excellent cover drive! Full and outside off, Deepak Hooda rocks onto the back foot and cracks a drive through the covers. Easy pickings!
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Short again, on middle, KL Rahul tugs it to deep square leg for one again.
Nehal Wadhera to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length outside off. Deepak Hooda gives himself a touch of room and flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, Lands it outside off, KL Rahul drives it through covers for a single.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, No run.
Nehal Wadhera to KL Rahul, No run.
Deepak Hooda is the new batter in. Also, Nehal Wadhera comes into the attack for Mumbai.
Piyush Chawla to Marcus Stoinis, ! PLUMB! Piyush Chawla strikes!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Lands it on middle, KL Rahul moves forward and flicks it to mid-wicket for one. This is smart batting.
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, AGAIN! Back to back maximums! A low full toss this time, KL Rahul dances down the wicket and hammers it downtown for yet another maximum.Â
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Six!
Piyush Chawla to KL Rahul, Slower through the air, down leg, KL Rahul shuffles across and knocks it to the mid off fielder.
Piyush Chawla to Marcus Stoinis, Quicker, too full and on leg, Marcus Stoinis picks it off the pitch and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Well in! Full and outside the off stump, Marcus Stoinis jams the ball out to the right of covers and sets off for the single. Suryakumar Yadav is quick to get across and grab the ball but is a bit late to get his balance right. The ball is thrown at the bowler's end and there's a direct hit but the replays show that Stoinis was well in.
Arjun Tendulkar to KL Rahul, Pitches it up again around off stump, KL Rahul looks to cover drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket for a run.
Arjun Tendulkar to KL Rahul, Good length on off and middle, KL Rahul stays put and punches it away in front of covers.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Uppish but safe enough!
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, NO WIDE! Full and on the pads, swinging down the leg side. Marcus Stoinis misses the flick and Ishan Kishan does well to dive and stop the ball. Wide called but Kishan believes that the ball flicked Stoinis' pad and the decision is sent upstairs. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and there is a clear spike when the ball is next to the pads and it will be a dot ball.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, ! Oh, that is a touch of real finesse from Marcus Stoinis.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, Fuller delivery on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis gets across and chips the ball down on the bounce to wide long on for a single.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Easy power from Marcus Stoinis and he made that look very easy.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Easy pickings for Marcus Stoinis this time. Overpitched on the off stump, Stoinis gets under it and lifts it with great control over mid off for another boundary.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, ! Not off the middle of the bat but will do nicely. Fractionally short over middle, Marcus Stoinis just goes for the pull and the ball just races across the turf and past mid-wicket for a boundary.
Anshul Kamboj to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length and around off stump, Marcus Stoinis stays on the back foot and just punches it straight to the man at mid off.
Anshul Kamboj to KL Rahul, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it a bit shorter over off stump. KL Rahul gets across a touch and tucks it down in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, A tad fuller on middle and the pace is taken off as well, KL Rahul just pats it towards mid on for a quick single. Quite a sedate start for Lucknow thus far.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Good hustle! Hard length around middle, Marcus Stoinis with a firm punch from the crease just to the right of mid on and the batters get across for one.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Good length on the pads, Marcus Stoinis stays back and tucks it straight to the man just in front of square leg.Â
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Slings the ball much wider of the off stump, taking it out of the hitting arc and Marcus Stoinis decides to leave it alone.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Four!
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Too full on middle and leg, KL Rahul pushes back past and Marcus Stoinis lets it through his legs towards mid on for a single.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Oh, a bit of heat to end the over as well. Perfect length in and around middle stump and Marcus Stoinis solidly blocks it back to the bowler. Arjun Tendulkar picks up the ball and just teases to throw the ball back at the stumps and Stoinis is having a bit of laugh as he didn't expect that from the young gun.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Full and quick, angling down the leg side for a wide.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Brings out the slower bumper now and bowls it over leg stump, Marcus Stoinis controls the pull shot and hits it in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, No run.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, A prolonged appeal from the bowler and eventually the finger goes up. Marcus Stoinis is quick to send it upstairs though and this could be a big review for Lucknow. Arjun Tendulkar steams in from over the stumps and hits the deck hard around middle, the ball nips back in sharply off the deck and Stoinis is caught on the crease. The ball beats the inside edge and hits Stoinis pretty high on the pads. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows that the
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Fractionally short over middle and this one shapes back in as well, Marcus Stoinis hops back and punches it away towards cover.
Arjun Tendulkar to Marcus Stoinis, Nice start! Good length on middle and just nipping back into the right-hander, Marcus Stoinis stays watchful and blocks it back on the deck.
Arjun Tendulkar will bowl from the other end.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, A dot to end a testing first over and Lucknow are 4/1! Full again on off stump, shaping away, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and nails the cover drive but straight to short cover.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Right on the money again as Nuwan Thushara gets it a bit full and dead straight. KL Rahul blocks it under his eyes.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, Well bowled! Nagging length, aimed at middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis with a tentative push at it and the ball goes off the inside edge down to fine leg for one. Stoinis is off the mark.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Wild delivery from Nuwan Thushara as this is angled well down the leg side and that's a fine diving stop by Ishan Kishan behind the stumps.
Nuwan Thushara to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE! Looks for the magical outswinger that swings across from leg stump but spills it down the leg side for a wide.
Marcus Stoinis is the new batter.
Nuwan Thushara to Devdutt Padikkal, ! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW from the bowler and the finger goes up. Devdutt Padikkal has a word with KL Rahul and takes the review. Nuwan Thushara runs in from over the stumps and bowls a big outswinger, a tad fuller which comes in to the left-hander. This is bowled straight and swings in late as Padikkal plays all over it and gets hit on the pads. No bat involved and UltraEdge comes up with three reds. A dreadful season for Padikkal ends with a go
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, KL Rahul and Lucknow are off the mark! A touch full again and drifting onto the legs, Rahul tucks it down to fine leg and picks up a single.
Nuwan Thushara to KL Rahul, Lovely shape on that one! Full and straight at the stumps, getting it to swing away late and KL Rahul watchfully plays it out on the off side.
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires have made their way out in the middle. Mumbai side is seen in a huddle, near the ropes. Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul open with their blades for Lucknow. Nuwan Thushara has the new ball in hand and will begin the proceedings. Let's play...
Mumbai (Playing XI) - Ishan Kishan (WK), Naman Dhir, Dewald Brevis (In for Tilak Varma), Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya (C), Romario Shepherd, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Arjun Tendulkar (In for Jasprit Bumrah), Nuwan Thushara.
The Lucknow skipper, KL Rahul starts by saying that Quinton de Kock misses out and Devdutt Padikkal and Matt Henry come in as the major changes. Adds that historically it has been a good batting wicket and in the last couple of games, it has had something for the bowlers and need to be watchful early on. Mentions that they started off well and with a couple of weeks left, they were in a good position to make it through to the playoffs but given the nature of the competition, it all turned on
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Mumbai, says that they will bowl first, as chasing in Wankhede is better. He says that it is about playing for pride today and playing good cricket will be appreciated. He adds that they will try to do what is right and not think much. He ends by mentioning the changes on their side with Jasprit Bumrah rested and Tilak Varma injured and Arjun Tendulkar coming in.
Impact Subs nominated by Lucknow -Â Naveen-ul-Haq, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Prerak Mankad, Krishnappa Gowtham.
Lucknow (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Arshad Khan, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan.
Impact subs nominated by Mumbai -Â Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Shams Mulani.
TOSS - The final toss of the season at Wankhede and the flip of the coin lands in favor of the home skipper. Mumbai decide to BOWL first.