IPL 2017: Here are the top 5
plays from Pune vs Mumbai
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Apr 7, 2017, 15:41 IST
Jos Butler
The English wicket keeper gave MI a much needed start with Patel and skipper Rohit Sharma. Here’s to his 200 strike rate in yesterday’s match
Scored: 38(19)
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Imran Tahir
When MI was just starting to gain momentum, Smith introduced Tahir and he took the top order in no time (including: Rohit Sharma, Parthiv Patel and Jos Butler).
Wickets: 3 for 28 runs
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Ajinkya Rahane
Rahane opening with Mayank Singh had a huge responsibility on his shoulders. Even under pressure he outclassed Mumbai bowlers with his breezy 60.
Scored: 60 (34)
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Hardik Pandya
When MI was in grave need of runs, this chap stood up and rained boundaries. In 15 balls he knocked 35 runs to take Mumbai to 184
Scored: 35 (15)
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Steven Smith
This is the first IPL where Dhoni was playing but not as captain. Critics, experts everyone had an opinion on ‘Dhoni vs Smith’. Ignoring everyone and playing his ‘A-game’ was his answer to them. If there’s one person who deserves the credit for win, it’s undoubtedly Smith.