Published 22:12 IST, October 28th 2020
Jasprit Bumrah's double-wicket maiden that dented Bangalore in Abu Dhabi; watch video
Jasprit Bumrah rattled the Bangalore batting line-up to claim three wickets, including a double-wicket maiden that titled the momentum in Mumbai's favour.
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Cricket enthusiasts were in for a treat as y witnessed incredible performances when top two teams clashed in 13th edition of Dream11 Indian Premier League. Bangalore and Mumbai locked horns in 48th match of season at Sheikh Zayed Stium in Abu Dhabi. Considering accomplishments of two franchises this year, fans expected fireworks from contest as stalwarts from both teams faced off.
Dream11 IPL 2020: Virat Kohli becomes Jasprit Bumrah's 100th scalp
After being put in to bat first, new opening pair of Devdutt Pikkal and Josh Philippe's flourish in powerplay ensured that Bangalore were off to a flyer. Virat Kohli came into crease after Philippe perished to Rahul Chahar in 8th over. It was imperative for Mumbai bowlers to get rid of dangerous Virat Kohli early.
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Stand-in skipper Kieron Pollard tossed ball to ever-dependable, Jasprit Bumrah. speedster did t disappoint as he sent Bangalore skipper packing with a well-directed short delivery to claim his 100th wicket in Dream11 IPL. Virat Kohli, who interestingly also was Bumrah's 1st victim in his debut match as well, ended up being his 100th dismissal as well.
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Dream11 IPL 2020: Jasprit Bumrah double wicket maiden
Despite AB de Villiers' early dismissal, young Devdutt Pikkal refused to slow down as he kept scoreboard ticking from one end. Jasprit Bumrah was brought back into bowling attack in 17th over in an attempt to put a brake on Bangalore's scoring rate. 26-year-old was spitting fire as he rattled Bangalore batsmen with his short-pitched deliveries. Shivam Dube was first one to walk back to pavilion in 17th over after he miscued a lofted stroke straight to Suryakumar Yav.
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fast bowler got better of Devdutt Pikkal as well in same over. left-hander, who batted remarkably well for his 74 runs, could t keep ball down as he flicked Bumrah's ball straight to fine-leg fielder. 17th over turned match on its he as Ahmedab-born speedster picked up a double-wicket maiden. bowler's marvellous display helped Mumbai unit orchestrate a thumping comeback to restrict star-studded Bangalore batting line-up to 164.
Dream11 IPL top wicket takers
After registering phemenal bowling figures of 3/14, star bowler moved to second spot in Dream11 IPL top wicket takers list with 20 scalps. Bumrah is w inching closer to top spot and is just 3 wickets away from Delhi's Kagiso Raba. Mohammed Shami is positioned at 3rd spot with 20 wickets to his name.
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Jasprit Bumrah Dream11 IPL stats
Having played 89 matches in cash-rich league, Bumrah has picked up 102 wickets. Kwn for his exemplary death bowling abilities, fast bowler has an impressive ecomy rate of 7.50. cricketer claimed his best bowling figures of 4/20 against Rajasthan in Dream11 IPL 2020.
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22:12 IST, October 28th 2020