Published 14:19 IST, October 19th 2020
Dream11 IPL 2020: Gayle reveals funny chat with Mayank ahead of 2nd Super Over vs Mumbai
Dream11 IPL 2020: Chris Gayle reveals that he was upset with Mayank after the Punjab star had asked to take the strike in the second Super Over vs Mumbai.
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In what was one of most nail-biting finishes in tournament's history, let alone Dream11 IPL 2020, Punjab came out on top against defending champions Mumbai on Sunday. clash saw first instance of a double Super Over being played in IPL after boundary count rule was scrapped after 2019 World Cup final. In a match that could have gone eir way until second Super Over, Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal ensured that Punjab snatched a valuable two points in what was a must-win contest for m.
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Mumbai vs Punjab Super Overs: Chris Gayle reveals he was upset with Mayank Agarwal during second Super Over
In a fun interaction with Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle talked about his emotions as he walked in to bat in second Super Over against Mumbai. West Indian great said that he wasn't nervous at all while coming in to bat despite tense situation. former Bangalore star revealed that he was angry that match had reached this situation and had t been settled by his team before it got to this.
Gayle, famously called Universe Boss, furr said that he was upset with Mayank Agarwal because he asked wher he should take strike for second over. 41-year-old said that he himself should face first ball and backed himself to take his team beyond finish line.
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Mumbai vs Punjab Super Overs: Gayle names Mohammad Shami as his MOTM
West Indian legend deposited first ball of Trent Boult's Super Over into stands, before handing Agarwal strike. Karnataka batsman obliged with two consecutive boundaries to keep Punjab in contention for playoffs. Gayle also lauded Mohammad Shami, who defended five in first Super Over against likes of Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma.
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41-year-old said that Punjab pacer nails his yorkers consistently in nets and did well on Sunday. He also praised Chris Jordan for his efforts in second over, while reserving special praise for Mayank Agarwal, who saved a certain six with an acrobatic save on boundary. win moves Punjab to sixth in Dream11 IPL 2020 standings, while Mumbai retain second spot.
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(Im Courtesy: Punjab Twitter)
14:19 IST, October 19th 2020