The Pandya brothers of destruction

May 01, 2018

Mumbai Indians made it hard work for Royal Challengers batsmen on a slow pitch that showed early signs of taking turn. PS: they won the toss and chose to bowl•BCCI

With AB de Villiers still sick, Brendon McCullum was moved to No. 3 and having survived a stumping attempt...•BCCI

Most sides have caught well so far this season, taking over 80% of the chances that have come their way•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Then, in only the fourth over, Umesh Yadav took out the dangerous Rohit Sharma and the in-form Suryakumar Yadav to leave the score at 21 for 3•BCCI

With the score at 85 for 5 in the 12th over, Mumbai needed the Pandya brothers to step up, once again •BCCI

Manan Vohra turned the tide with a sparkling innings of 45. He hit four sixes•BCCI

... he and Virat Kohli strung together a partnership of 60 in only 35 balls•BCCI

Colin de Grandhomme pummeled a beamer into the stands. His 23 off only 10 balls helped Royal Challengers to 167 for 7•BCCI

JP Duminy, playing his second game of the IPL, set about rebuilding the Mumbai innings•BCCI

But, for once, Royal Challengers' death bowling was accurate enough with Tim Southee and Mohammed Siraj providing the hosts a 14-run victory•BCCI

Mumbai were true to form as one of the best catching sides in the tournament. •BCCI

With Mumbai facing a difficult chase, Ishan Kishan got out without scoring again•BCCI

Kieron Pollard came in to bat within the Powerplay - a rare occurrence - but fell for a run-a-ball 13•BCCI