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Cricket   |   May 1, 2023

Robin Uthappa thinks Yashasvi Jaiswal is the next ‘Superstar’ of Indian cricket

Mumbai Indians kept their hopes for a playoff berth alive with a stunning six-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the IPL 2023. The Royals’ opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was in outstanding form, scoring a magnificent 124 runs from just 62 balls, the highest individual score of the season so far, earning him the Orange Cap. Rajasthan set a target of 213 runs for Mumbai to chase.

Mumbai started their chase with a blistering 55-run knock off 29 balls from Suryakumar Yadav, setting the foundation for their successful run chase. Tim David played the game-finishing innings, scoring a quickfire 45 runs from just 14 balls. Despite the loss, Jaiswal’s performance was a standout, as he scored his maiden IPL century and set the most prolific individual score in the IPL 2023 season. Follow your favourite IPL team with the best betting odds from Empire777.

JioCinema IPL expert Robin Uthappa lauded Jaiswal’s exceptional performance, referring to him as the “next superstar” of Indian cricket. He further added, “He’s one of the next superstars of Indian cricket. He has shown his intent from the word go. Fearless batting and going out there, very brave with the way he approaches it. He’s put in all the work this season and the hard work is finally paying off. Sixteen fours tonight and some scintillating sixes.”

Tim David’s game-finishing heroics with three sixes in the final over earned Mumbai Indians a memorable victory with just three balls to spare. JioCinema IPL expert Parthiv Patel praised David’s finishing abilities, which is vital in T20 cricket, stating “He can perform under pressure and help them win matches. The role of a finisher is extremely important, especially when you are chasing a massive total. You need a big innings in the lower order with a strong strike rate, and Tim David is doing that. Under pressure, a bowler knows that Tim David has the reach and strength to punish you for any mistakes. He can hit a boundary or a six, as we saw today.”

Overall, it was an enthralling contest between two strong sides with Rajasthan Royals putting up a commendable performance. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, produced a remarkable comeback to keep their playoff hopes alive, thanks to outstanding batting performances from Yadav and David. Follow Empire777 Sports to get the latest updates from IPL 2023.