MY. WORD. Whatttaaa fantabulous performance that was!!! 🔥

Restricting CSK to under 200, Rickelton setting the base for the chase and RO-SKY finishing it off in typical #PlayLikeMumbai style! We have only one word to sum up this masterclass – DOMINATION! ⚡

Of course, our head coach was absolutely delighted with such an ABSOLUTE CINEMA show and expressed his satisfaction with the third win on the trot.

“Delhi Capitals game was a good one. But even before that as well, when we had a couple of close games where we couldn't get over the line, we were playing some good cricket. So my message to the boys was just to keep their composure and emotions the same way, whether we win or lose. When we have a senior group with experience, that helps.

“As long as we are playing good cricket, we're happy. We're not taking anything for granted. We’ve areas to improve & we need to keep hitting those markers. A good win today just keeps that momentum going,” MJ said.

Talking about RO-SKY’s match-defining partnership, our Head Coach applauded the duo’s approach throughout the run chase.

“It was brilliant upfront. Rohit took control of the powerplay. Rickelton gave a good start before getting out. Knew they were gonna bowl a lot of spin, so we took the decision to send SKY.

“And when SKY got into that groove, RO probably took the back seat, which was great. We wanted that partnership to build and get to that situation. So, that's what experience does. These two guys know each other pretty well and handled that situation really well,” he said.

To conclude, Mahela Jayawardene gave a brief assessment of Rohit Sharma’s terrific knock, appreciating his mindset through the rough phase.

“I think for a guy with that kind of experience, you literally leave them be and have those positive conversations. Polly and I had conversations with him and he was quite okay about everything.

“He knew what he needed to do. He worked on his timing and got through with the first 3-4 overs. He had a couple of shots which probably mistimed a little bit, but that's how the game goes. Once he comes off that, we know that he's going to change the game & the momentum.

“The intent was there from Day one, even though he was failing. So, it was good for us that he was trying to play for the team. He's been playing this tempo for a while and he understands himself,” MJ finished.