Paras Mhambrey, the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians, acknowledged that his team fell short of scoring enough runs to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders on a challenging pitch at Eden Gardens in the Indian Premier League. Despite managing only 147 for eight, MI lost the match by four wickets due to a poor start, losing four wickets for just 46 runs in the PowerPlay.
Mhambrey mentioned that the pitch at Eden Gardens was not easy to bat on, with a spongy bounce and uneven bounce making stroke-making difficult. He admitted that MI should have scored at least 20-25 runs more to make the game competitive. The coach emphasized the importance of partnerships in building a solid total and lamented the team’s inability to form partnerships due to regular wicket losses.
Regarding the missed catches by MI, Mhambrey stated that it was a part of the game and something that happens occasionally. Looking ahead, he mentioned that MI’s focus is on winning their last match against Rajasthan Royals without worrying about the impact it may have on RR’s chances of making it to the playoffs.
In conclusion, Mumbai Indians will aim to bounce back in their final match and end the season on a positive note, learning from their mistakes in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
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