ABU DHABI: A stunning 45 runs partnership between Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard for the 5^th wicket snatched a victory for Mumbai Indians (MI) by 6 wickets from the Punjab Kings (PBKS). MI won the toss and chose to bowl first. PBKS only scored 135 runs for 6 wickets. Tiwary contributed 45 runs off 37 balls however his fall on the 15^th over with 92 runs on the board did unsettle the chase. The 40 runs off 30 balls from Hardik Pandya and 15 runs off 7 balls by Pollard ensured that MI reaches the target with an over to spare and put a halt to MI’s losing streak. Pollard was the man of the match for his batting and bowling figures of 2 wickets for 8 runs by bowling just one over.

This MI win makes the IPL 2021 much more interesting as it creates a congestion for the playoff. MI now stands at 5^th place and KKR at 4^th place both with equal points but KKR with a positive run rate. PBKS was pushed down to 6^th position with 8 points.