IPL 2023, Eliminator: Akash Madhwal's Stunning 5-Wicket Haul Guides MI To Win vs LSG

Akash Madhwal took a five-wicket haul against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator on Wednesday. He became the first bowler to register the figures of 5/5 in the Playoffs.

Opted to bat first, Mumbai Indians scored 182/8 in 20 overs. For LSG, pacer Naveen-ul-Haq emerged as the star as he took four wickets.

For Mumbai Indians, Cameron Green was the pick among the batters as he scored 41 off 23 balls. Apart from him, Suryakumar Yadav also scored 33 off 20 balls.

Later, Akash Madhwal took five wickets and leaked only five runs and helped MI restrict LSG to 101. Apart from him, Chris Jordan and Piyush Chawla scalped one wicket each.

The Rohit Sharma-led side will now take on Gujarat Titans on Friday in the second Qualifier in Ahmedabad to decide on Chennai Super Kings' opposition for the big final on Sunday.