IPL 2024 PBKS Vs MI: Match Highlights, Key Moments And Videos

Ashutosh Sharma leads PBKS' fightback vs MI in IPL 2024 (X.com)Ashutosh Sharma leads PBKS' fightback vs MI in IPL 2024 (X.com)

Mumbai Indians (MI) outclassed the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in an Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season game that took several turns as Ashutosh Sharma's resistance nearly led MI to a humiliating defeat.

MI had things under control after posting 192 runs on the board courtesy of SKY's masterclass. While PBKS were four down in three overs of the chase, Ashutosh Sharma's freaky innings left MI nervous. 

Regardless, the five-time IPL champions held nerves to clinch a narrow nine-run victory. 


Here’s the timeline of how PBKS vs MI panned out in Chandigarh-

PBKS vs MI Highlights: SKY Special Show Leaves PBKS In Disarray

While MI suffered an early blow in the form of Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar, Yadav piled up a 50+ partnership, with SKY finally regaining his dominant form. 

Once SKY got going, Rohit played second fiddle and watched the explosive batter race to his half-century in just 33 balls. 

Meanwhile, after Rohit Sharma's dismissal, Tilak Verma joined the party alongside SKY to smoke a powerful pull for a maximum.


PBKS vs MI Highlights: Tim David Adds Spectacular Finish

Suryakumar Yadav departed for 78 runs and almost propelled MI to a decent total. However, Tim David walked out next to ensure MI finished with a par score. David picked his target in Sam Curran to crunch a couple of boundaries and a maximum to make it another 18 runs over.

However, before David could guide MI to over 200 runs, Harshal Patel provided a breakthrough in the final over.


PBKS vs MI Highlights: Bumrah Castles Rossouw With Toe Crushing Yorker

PBKS captain Sam Curran promoted himself up the order in the chase. However, Jasprit Bumrah was poised to have a field day as he single-handedly destroyed the PBKS top order. Rilee Rossouw was completely stunned by Bumrah's unplayable yorker.


PBKS vs MI Highlights: Ashutosh-Shashank Once Again Fight

For the nth time this IPL 2024 season, the onus to rescue PBKS fell on the inexperienced duo of Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh. The duo added 100-odd runs and kept the hopes of a remarkable heist alive. 

While Shashank fell prey to Bumrah's brilliance, Ashutosh continued the onslaught to bring up his IPL career's finest knock.


PBKS vs MI Highlights: Bigger side Hold Nerves Better


Ashutosh Sharma nearly pulled off a heist with his 28 ball 61 runs innings to reduce the required rate to the bare minimum. 

However, Ashutosh fell victim to Coetzee in an absolute anti-climax moment, and MI bowled out PBKS to secure a thrilling nine-run victory.