The 59th match of the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League is in the history books now. Like previous few matches, fans witnessed another lopsided encounter in Mumbai, with the Mumbai Indians knocking the Chennai Super Kings out of the tournament with a five-wicket win. Tilak Verma played a match-winning knock of 34 runs for the Mumbai-based franchise.
Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to field first at the Wankhede Stadium. The decision worked in their favor as Daniel Sams, Jasprit Bumrah and Riley Meredith reduced the Chennai Super Kings to 39/6. Captain MS Dhoni saved the day for CSK and ensured that they finished with a 97-run total on the board. Dhoni ran out of partners as he remained not out on 36 runs.
Chasing 98 runs, even the Mumbai Indians lost wickets at regular intervals. They were 36/4 at the end of the powerplay courtesy of an excellent bowling performance from Mukesh Choudhary and Simarjeet Singh. However, a 32-ball 34* from Tilak Verma made sure that MI did not lose the game.
Speaking with the host broadcasters after being knocked out of IPL 2022, CSK captain MS Dhoni said:
“I don’t think that’s enough irrespective of how the wicket is. Anything below 130 is difficult to defend but what I asked the bowlers to do was show a lot of character, put the opposition under pressure and forget about the result. I thought both the fast-bowlers did really well. I think a game like this really helps them.”
Twitterati react as Tilak Verma pays tribute to Kieron Pollard after winning match against Mumbai Indians
Many fans would have noticed that Tilak Verma celebrated the same way Kieron Pollard had after helping MI win a match against CSK in IPL 2021. Pollard was not a part of the MI playing XI for this match, but Verma did not forget the birthday boy. Here’s how Twitter reacted to Verma’s knock and his celebration:
That gesture by tilak for pollard. WOW!#MumbaiIndians #CSKvsMI
— Sanket (@Sanket12489485) May 12, 2022
Tilak brings out Pollard-esque celebration on Pollard birthday by gifting MI's win against CSK. #ElClasico #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/T6CQh4RoYA
— Akhil (@akilan_ram26) May 12, 2022
Tilak Varma, at 19 years of age, being the best batter in a team that has Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Pollard who are all big names. Huge credit to the young man. He's surely gonna become a cricketing legend. #CSKvMI#Tilakverma pic.twitter.com/7iJgew3lej
— आशीष सिंह (@realashish7) May 12, 2022
Tribute to Pollard on his bday by Tilak 🔥 pic.twitter.com/F4kuTjQJsu
— Rocky ࿗ (@Exhausted973) May 12, 2022
Tilak verma, Mumbai Indians should never let him go. He'll carry forward the legacy. @mipaltan . pic.twitter.com/Rh8C7nJoG7
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) May 12, 2022
This is Tilak Verma & Hrithik Sokeen appreciation tweet ❤
— Ayusha_ Rohit stan🕉 (@ayusha_Rohitian) May 12, 2022
You guys have my sherr respect !!@Hrithik14S @TilakV9 pic.twitter.com/duX3iBPvxT
Irrespective of results this season, Tilak Verma has been MI finding of the season. #IPL2022
— Satyam Singh (@MyFreakyTweets) May 12, 2022
First win at the Wankhede this season for @mipaltan. Tilak Verma and Hrithik Shokeen kept their calm during the middle which helped MI get back in the game. Bumrah and Sam's bowling was class apart. Good one boys! 🧢👍🏻#MIvsCSK #PPpedia pic.twitter.com/MJc8e2rmET
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) May 12, 2022
Tilak Verma – The One Man Army 🥵💙 pic.twitter.com/AEawGAaSbE
— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@Hydrogen_45) May 12, 2022
Tilak Verma really loves @mipaltan wholeheartedly 💙
— Harshad 🇮🇳 (@HBJ3221) May 12, 2022
Wish He plays for us for a long time🙌 pic.twitter.com/nPrMbsFIDH
This is an appreciation tweet of Tilak Verma .#CSKvsMI pic.twitter.com/DrlmK9QS7e
— Boies Pilled Bell⁴⁵👊 (@Im_Perfect45) May 12, 2022
Tilak Verma will be all format player for India Very Soon
— Kaygee18 (@Kaygee1803) May 12, 2022
– Rohit Sharma
Wow 🔥🔥
