Mumbai Indians cricketers Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya lavished reward on all-rounder Kieron Pollard after his majestic knock of 87 off 34 deliveries took the sport away from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.
Pollard performed one of the vital memorable innings within the historical past of the IPL as Mumbai Indians defeated CSK by 4 wickets right here on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. The West Indies cricketer remained unbeaten on 87 off simply 34 balls as Mumbai gained a four-wicket victory.
Krunal termed Pollard as one of many best cricketers of all time whereas Hardik revealed that the West Indies all-rounder turns into indignant if he leaks runs in the course of the bowling.
“Special mention to Polly. People don’t talk about him that much but according to us, he is G.O.A.T, one of the greatest of all time. If you see the chase which we did, there are only a few people who have done it and if you Pollard has done a chase like this before so many times,” Krunal instructed brother and teammate Hardik Pandya in a video posted on IPL web site.
“We have to tell one thing that Kieron Pollard hits sixes for breakfast but if he takes a wicket or he bowls well, for him you know when you give candy to a kid, he is like that. He is the happiest of all, he is livid with himself when he gives runs, he takes his bowling to the heart,” stated Hardik.
“Pollard is the G.O.A.T.”
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Chasing a large goal of 219, Mumbai Indians openers Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock gave the aspect an honest begin earlier than going again to the dugout.
Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya additionally chipped in with few pictures alongside Pollard which helped Mumbai Indians remained within the chase until the final ball.
With 2 runs required off the ultimate ball, Pollard received Mumbai Indians over the road and helped them win the sport by six wickets.
“The Engine room of Mumbai Indians has started, one engine has started, two (Krunal and Hardik) will be starting at the right time, we have done it in past, Kieron Pollard, you are a legend,” stated Hardik.
With this win, Mumbai Indians stay on the fourth spot with 8 factors. On the opposite hand, CSK additionally stays static on the first spot with 10 factors.
Mumbai Indians will subsequent tackle SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Tuesday on the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
