Former India batter Aakash Chopra said that Mumbai Indians stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav’s decision to promote himself to number three in their batting order was exactly what he needed. Suryakumar scored a 25-ball 43 to guide his side to a five-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
“Suryakumar Yadav promoted himself to No.3 and that’s exactly what he needed. He scored some runs too and that will do his confidence a world of good. Tilak gave great support to him and later Tim David also smashed a few sixes to ensure Mumbai won the game comfortably,” said Chopra.
He went on to say that KKR spin-bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine had a proper off-day against MI. The West Indian was hit for 41 runs in three overs and failed to pick up any wickets.
“Rohit Sharma came in as an impact player and began to play aggressively. When he got out, it seemed like there could be a twist in the tale. But that wasn’t to be as Ishan Kishan continued the onslaught and batted brilliantly. Sunil Narine just had a proper off-day,” Chopra added.
