Match 29 : RPS vs MI Post Match Report
May 01, 2016
29th Match of IPLt20 2016 has been played between Rising Pune Supergiants and Mumbai Indians at MCA International Stadium, Pune on 1st May 2016. Putting into bat first by Mumai, Pune managed to put 159 runs on board in 20 overs. SS Tiwary 57 and SPD Smith 45 were top scorer for Pune. Mumbai with RG Sharma's brillient 85* runs chased successfully the given target in 18.3 overs and won the match by huge margins of 8 wkts. RG Sharma declared man of the match for his superb knock of 85* runs.
Earlier, Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first. Pune lost AM Rahane early scoring just 4 runs. SPD Smith joined with SS Tiwary and keep charge in hand for Pune. Both played good quick cricket and added 57 and 45 runs respectively. After that Pune lost the momentum and could not excellerate well. Pune managed to put 159 runs in 20 overs. JJ Bumrah bowled well and picked up 3 wickets of 29 for Mumbai Indians.
Following target of 160 runs. Mumbai got good start and skipper played match winning inning of 85* runs and presented comprehensive win over Pune by huge margins of 8 wickets.
Man of the Match : RG Sharma (MI)
Points : Mumbai Indians 2, Pune Supergiants 0.