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Mayank Agarwal: (Source: BCCI/IPL)
Punjab are currently locking horns with Mumbai in the 23rd match of the Indian T20 League on Wednesday at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Mumbai’s skipper Rohit Sharma, earlier, won the toss and asked Punjab to bat first.
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Punjab have exhibited sensational performances with the bat. The likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan, B Rajapaksa, etc. all made crucial contributions. However, prior to the start of the ongoing game, Mayank Agarwal had endured forgettable outings with the ball.
In the four matches he batted, his scores read, 5, 4, 1, and 32(24). Being the captain of the side, Punjab would have wanted more out of him.
Come the match against Mumbai on Wednesday, Mayank Agarwal showed what he is capable of with the bat. The Punjab skipper gave the team a sensational start in the power play along with Shikhar Dhawan.
Agarwal played aggressively and didn’t spare any bowler. He played an outstanding 52-run knock in 32 balls. His knock was studded with 6 fours and 2 sixes. He stitched a 97-run partnership with Shikhar Dhawan for the opening wicket before getting out in the 10th over off M Ashwin.
Mayank Agarwal set the tone for a big score on the board. The fans and cricket pundits were pretty impressed with his gutsy knock against the most successful franchise in the tournament. Shikhar Dhawan also played a sensational knock of 70 runs in 50 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes. Later, Jitesh Sharma (30 off 15) and Shahrukh Khan (15 off 6) also played vital knocks to take the team to a mammoth score of 198 runs in the first innings.
Mumbai need 199 runs to win the match and earn their first points in the tournament on Tuesday. A lot of fans took to Twitter to heap praise on the Punjab's skipper. Here’s a look at some of the best reactions:
9th time Mayank has been dismissed by leg spinners in 80 balls since 2020 in IPL.
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) April 13, 2022
He strikes at 162.5 against them, but averages 14.4. High risk approach that's given mixed returns.
Terrific knock tonight. Will need Bairstow to build on this.@stat_doctor#MIvPBKS
Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan are back in business, good news for PBKS - first fifty for both of them in this #IPL2022.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 13, 2022
Mayank Agarwal didn't have a good start to the season but he has stepped up here for Punjab Kings. A fifty off just 30 deliveries! He has set the platform for a big total now. Will be a tough job for MI to chase it down as they are lacking in batting depth.#MIvPBKS
— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen) April 13, 2022
You can't bowl spin to Mayank Agarwal in the powerplay. Spin is not safe against him at most times. MI looks unsettled and muddled at the moment. Defeats can do that to you. And, let's be honest, this is their weakest bowling attack in memory. So not much Rohit or a Mahela can do
— KASHISH (@crickashish217) April 13, 2022
This is new Punjab Kings under Mayank Agarwal. Thanks to PBKS management for removing KL
— Ayush Prajapati (@im_ayush___) April 13, 2022
Fifty by the captain Mayank Agarwal in 30 balls. A scintillating innings this by the skipper, his first fifty as a captain. pic.twitter.com/XhI4h764Tv
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 13, 2022
Maiden IPL Fifty As Captain for Mayank Agarwal. What a Fifty, he scored 51* runs from 30 balls including 6 Fours and 2 Sixes against Mumbai Indians. pic.twitter.com/ivdzLC01Me
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 13, 2022
Well played, Mayank Agarwal. He scored Brilliant 52 runs from 32 balls including 6 Fours and 2 Sixes against Mumbai Indians. And also today his 100th IPL Innings as well. pic.twitter.com/smxxnwhTq4
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 13, 2022
I love this guy, he’s a BEAST 👊
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) April 13, 2022
MAYANK AGARWAL 🇮🇳🔥@mayankcricket #IPL2022 #MIvsPBKS #MIvPBKS
Mayank Agarwal played captaincy knock, Punjab Kings is on top👏 #MIvsPBKS #MayankAgarwal pic.twitter.com/eoL9STWqnb
— Ashutosh Srivastava (@kingashu1008) April 13, 2022
Mayank has played two square drives early in his innings this IPL. In a previous game he was out, got lambasted on comms. Today 4, 'what an amazing shot'. Either its a good option or it isn't.
— Jack Fox (@cricket_pig) April 13, 2022