IPL 2024: Ishan Kishan Commends Mumbai Indians’ Display in Season Opener
After a challenging start to the season, the Mumbai Indians finally secured their first win under the leadership of new skipper Hardik Pandya. It wasn’t just individual performances that contributed to their victory, but also a return to their roots and identity, according to Ishan Kishan.
Kishan expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “I think we played according to our potential, this is the sort of cricket we are known to play for.” He highlighted the team’s decision to attack the bowlers during the batting powerplay as a crucial moment in the match.
The Mumbai Indians got off to a strong start, with Kishan and veteran opener Rohit Sharma setting the tone by aggressively taking on the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack. Their partnership yielded a fiery 49 runs, with Kishan contributing 42 runs to the total. However, it was Romario Shepherd’s explosive performance in the final over of MI’s innings that proved to be the difference-maker. Shepherd unleashed a barrage of sixes and fours against Anrich Nortje, scoring an impressive 32 runs in the over.
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Speaking about Shepherd’s performance, Kishan praised his dedication and power-hitting ability, saying, “He has been working hard, wasn’t playing, but always gave 100% at the nets.” The team had confidence in Shepherd’s ability to clear boundaries, and he delivered when it mattered most. Despite a spirited fight from the Delhi Capitals, particularly from players like Prithvi Shaw and Tristan Stubbs, MI’s total proved to be too much to chase. The Mumbai Indians secured a comfortable 29-run win, marking their first victory of the 2024 IPL campaign.
