IPL 2019: Qualifier 1, MI v CSK – Twitterati applauds MI on making into the finals for fifth time as they beat CSK by 6 wickets

Mumbai Indians have beaten Chennai Super Kings three times this IPL 2019.

By Jatin Sharma - 07 May, 2019

The first qualifier of the Indian Premier League 2019 ended in Mumbai Indians making it into their fifth IPL final after a clinical performance against defending champions CSK in their own home. The Chennai team just didn’t look like in their elements from the start and MI wonderfully captured the moment.

CSK batted first after winning the toss and just couldn’t get going, after Faf (6), Watson (10) and Raina (5) failed to get going against MI, who used their three spinners to deadly effect. Though Vijay (26), Rayudu (42*) and Dhoni (37*) tried their best to push the scores towards upwards of 150 runs. But CSK only managed 131/4 in 20 overs. For MI, Rahul Chahar picked 2/14, while Jayant Yadav and Krunal Pandya picked a wicket each.

Mumbai Indians, too lost their openers De Kock (8) and Rohit (4) early, but then Suryakumar Yadav (71* in 54 balls) and Ishan Kishan (28) managed to keep the CSK spinners at bay as MI reached the target in 18.3 overs at the loss of 4 wickets, with Imran Tahir picking 2/33.

With this win, MI reached the finals, becoming the first team to do so this season. Chennai now goes to Vizag and will face the winner of the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad eliminator match on May 10.

Twitterati was amazed at the efficiency with which MI won the match and made it into the finals and applauded the team.

Here are some of the best tweets:

Excellent win for #MI. Chasing a small score can be tricky. Excitability can prove disastrous. Approached the task with common sense and confidence. Sterling knock by Suryakumar Yadav. Nudges ahead of Rahul Chahar as my MOM because of the bowler friendly pitch
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 7, 2019

To @mipaltan loyal supporters and family, well done on getting to the final. Suryakumar Yadav ????????????????????????????????????????. To beat @ChennaiIPL three times this season, and twice in Chennai is a sign of an excellent team.... will there be fourth meeting this season???????
— ian bishop (@irbishi) May 7, 2019

The team that didn’t have too many eggs in one basket won. Well done MI! ????????????????????
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 7, 2019

Mumbai Indians #MI reach their 5th #IPL final - won 3 (2013, 2015, 2017), lost 1 (2010)#MIvCSK #CSKvMI #IPL2019 #IPLPlayoffs
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 7, 2019

Fantastic @mipaltan ! I think this has been their best performance in #IPL2019 A tough wicket, tough opponents, playing away from home. Have quietly watched and admired #SuryakumarYadav - talented, fluid with a good head on his shoulders. But all in all, a great team effort.
— Rahul Bose (@RahulBose1) May 7, 2019

Suryakumar Yadav has played an excellent knock. Top drawer. Moving at 137 on a pitch where going a little over run-a-ball has been tough for everyone. ???????? #MIvCSK #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 7, 2019

Top stuff @mipaltan - to beat @ChennaiIPL THRICE in a season is outstanding. Well played ????#CSK #MI #MIvsCSK
— RK (@RK_sports) May 7, 2019

Chennai was SKY blue tonight.
MI have beaten CSK twice at Chepauk in the same season. IPL's EL CLASSICO didn't live upto it's expectations once again. #IPL #IPL2019 #MIvCSK
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 7, 2019

By Jatin Sharma - 07 May, 2019

IPL 2019: Qualifier 1, MI v CSK – Twitterati applauds MI on making into the finals for fifth time as they beat CSK by 6 wickets

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