Skipper K-l Rahul’s solid half century and also a disciplined bowling attempt helped Punjab Kings tame Mumbai Indians by nine wickets and snap their own three-match losing series at the IPL on Friday.

Even the bowlers, headed by Ravi Bishnoi (2/21 in 4) and Mohammad Shami (2/21 in 4), limited Mumbai Indians into 131 for six even though having a nice half century from Rohit Sharma (63 away 52) onto a tacky surface.

Although Mumbai are understood to shield low levels, Punjab were clinical at the series chase and found the task finished in 17.4 overs.

Openers Rahul (60 off not out 52) and Mayank Agarwal (25 away 20) shared a 53-run rack until the skipper gained aid from Chris Gayle (43 not off 3-5 ).

The triumph had been Punjab’s moment in five matches while Mumbai suffered their third loss in five games.

Mumbai had the ability to claw their way back in the match after Agarwal’s dismissal however a flying beginning enabled Rahul and Gayle to shoot their period at the midst overs before dream home. The duo shared with an unbeaten 79-run venture.

Rahul began by hitting on Krunal Pandya to get a handful boundaries and played with the anchor role to perfection. Gayle’s knock, containing five fours and 2 sixes, was both significant in the context of their conduct pursuit.

Rahul fittingly finished the match with a right six and a four to third person off Trent Boult.

Previously, Mumbai fought to 2 1 for you at the first six overs, the smallest power play score this year after being placed into bat.

A 79-run stand between Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav (3 3 away 27) steadied the boat for its five-time winners however they couldn’t locate the final boom, managing just 3 4 runs at the previous five overs for the loss of 4 wickets.

As has been the case thus far in Chepauk,” batsmen found it excessively tricky to begin early in the innings to a slowpitch.

Quinton de Kock expired as ancient as the next finished after he mistimed off one spinner Deepak Hooda to become captured in mid on.

Ishan Kishan (6 17) came in front of Suryakumar at number three however, the southpaw fought yet more before being captured behind in Bishnoi’s original on, which makes it 26 for just two at seven overs.

Rohit, at the opposite end, were able to hold the scoreboard ticking. Left-arm spinner Fabian Allen bowled a high full toss to Rohit at the 10th over and then he dispatched it within the bunny corner to get a six to discharge some tension.

Once Suryakumar combined Rohit at the midst, batting unexpectedly started appearing easier. A well set Rohit started playing with the ball and was fine with choosing the openings.

Suryakumar, at the opposite end, got in to the groove using a five and half left-arm pacer Arshdeep. Their partnership ended after Suryakumar didn’t perform a reverse sweep to become captured at short third person off Bishnoi’s bowling, leaving Mumbai in 105 for three together with 2 3 balls left in the innings.

Some heterosexual sensual strikes were expected from famous brands Hardik Pandya and also Kieron Pollard at the departure overs however Punjab could actually maintain them silent.