Akash Madhwal engineered Mumbai Indians’ complete 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants within the IPL 2023 Eliminator on Wednesday, registering staggering figures of 5 for five in 3.3 overs. Madhwal, who was working as an engineer and taking part in tennis-ball cricket only a few years in the past, has now entered the IPL historical past books along with his figures in opposition to LSG. He now holds the file of probably the most economical figures within the historical past of IPL playoffs. During MI’s dressing room celebrations, Madhwal was introduced with the match ball, and he was all smiles after receiving the souvenir.

With Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer each out injured, the beforehand unheralded Madhwal has grabbed his probability to shine.

He joined Mumbai final yr as an harm substitute however remained confined to taking part in apply matches, earlier than skipper Rohit Sharma launched him to the massive stage this season.

“The team has given me the responsibility so I am trying to do it,” Madhwal informed reporters after his man-of-the-match efficiency.

“It’s not that I can take his (Bumrah’s) place, but whatever I can do in my capacity, I am doing.”

“Cricket is my passion and not a burden,” he mentioned. “So I am enjoying cricket after leaving engineering and a job to follow my passion without having much at home.”

His feat on Wednesday got here on the again of 4-37 in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad — eclipsed solely by Mumbai big-buy Cameron Green‘s match-winning 100 not out.

MI will now tackle Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 on Friday, and the winner of the match will tackle Chennai Super Kings within the last on Sunday.

(With AFP Inputs)

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