IPL 2020: Sachin Tendulkar lauds Ben Stokes for his impactful century against Mumbai

Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Ben Stokes after he scored a match-winning century against title-holders Mumbai during ir Dream11 IPL 2020 league match at Sheikh Zayed Stium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Stokes remained unbeaten on a 60-ball 107 as 2008 winners kept ir Dream11 IPL 2020 playoff hopes alive.

'Big Player, Big Impact!': Sachin Tendulkar

Taking to micro-blogging site, Master Blaster went on to mention that star English all-rounder's brilliant century me Rajasthan's run chase look very comfortable. At same time, Little Master also lauded Sanju Samson for playing an equally important innings as well as for being a perfect batting partner for Stokes. 

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Rajasthan keep ir playoff hopes alive

Mumbai h almost suffered a batting collapse when y lost three wickets for 11 runs in a span of two overs after stand-in captain Kieron Pollard won toss and elected to bat first. However, a blistering kck of a 21-ball 60 by Hardik Pandya towards backend helped defending champions post a stiff total of 195/5 in ir 20 overs.

In reply, former champions were reeling at 44/2 after having lost wickets of a well-set Robin Uthappa and skipper Steve Smith. Stokes (107*) and Samson (54*) n anchored Rajasthan's run chase with an unbeaten 152-run stand for third wicket as inaugural edition's champions got past finish line by 8 wickets and 10 balls to spare.

By virtue of this win, Rajasthan have mand to keep ir playoff hopes alive. Steve Smith-led side will next be seen in action against an in-form Punjab at Sheikh Zayed Stium, Abu Dhabi on Friday. 

reigning champions on or hand will be locking horns with Bangalore in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

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