Harbhajan slams 24-ball 64 but Mumbai lose to Punjab
April 12, 2015  23:38
 Mumbai 159-7 (20 ovs) vs Punjab 177-5 | Scorecard

Anureet, who went for 20 runs in his previous over, will bowl the final over. Suchith can get only a single from the first ball before Harbhajan slices it through the covers for a four.

Anureet then pitches one on the leg stump as Harbhajan slams it over midwicket for a six to raise the 100-run stand for the seventh wicket from just 35 balls with Harbhajan contributing 64 of those.

Harbhajan's entertaining innings of 64 from 24 balls, including five fours and six sixes ends as he is caught on the deep on the off-side. He gets a pat from the bowler as he makes his way back to a standing ovation from the Wankhede crowd.

A great counter-attacking innings from Harbhajan and Suchith (34 not out from 21 balls) as the duo put on 100 from 37 balls to lead a stunning fightback.

Harbhajan also excelled with the ball, claiming two for 20 in fours but in the end it was still not enough for Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai had to pay for the poor batting by their top order as the top five batsmen failed to even cross the 20-run mark and they were reduced to 46 for five in the 12th over.

This is Mumbai's second straight loss in IPL 8, while Punjab would be relieved to get back to winning ways after losing their opening match.
« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES