Individual brilliance can win a side few games but what is needed to win a tournament is team work, said Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma after his side lifted their third Indian Premier League title
This was Mumbai Indians' third IPL trophy in 10 editions and more special for their skipper Rohit Sharma, who is the only captain to win a hat-trick of titles. Rohit has in factor won four IPL titles (one for Deccan Chargers in 2009).
The Delhi police on Saturday claimed to have busted a digital gambling racket on an IPL qualifier match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.
On paper, Pune have the upper hand, considering that the Steve Smith-led side defeated Mumbai thrice in this season, including a comprehensive 20-run win in the crucial first qualifier earlier this week.
KKR, who won by seven wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a rain-interrupted tie in the early hours of Thursday, will have revenge on their minds as Mumbai beat them twice in the league stages this term.
Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field against Rising Pune Supergiant in the first qualifier match of the IPL.
Sixth-placed Delhi and bottom dwellers Bangalore will look to finish the this edition with a win today at the Ferozeshah Kotla here.
Fifth-placed Punjab are on a roll lately and will be a tough nut to crack for Pune, who are currently on 16 points from 13 games with a net run rate of -0.083.
Earlier, Ambati Rayudu and Saurabh Tiwary scored half centuries to help second-string Mumbai post 173/5 in 20 overs against Kolkata. In reply, the hosts scored 164/8 in 20 overs.
Placed at the fourth spot in the standings with seven wins from 13 matches, Hyderabad find themselves in a must-win situation to qualify for the play-offs.
Pune will aim to secure a play-off spot by defeating Delhi Daredevils today while the host side will only be playing for pride at the Ferozeshah Kotla here.
Cricket Australia (CA) has offered top players, including captain Steve Smith and opener David Warner, with multi-year contract deals if they forgo their lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) contracts.
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