Sam Curran is impressed with Ashutosh Sharma’s incredible sweep shot against Jasprit Bumrah and remarks, “They have incredible confidence.”
at the 2017 Indian Premier League season, Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings on the road at Mullanpur on Thursday by a thrilling score of 9 runs. Before bowling out PBKS for 183 in 19.1 overs, MI managed to score 192 in their 20 overs.
Before a 41-run effort from Shashank Singh and a 61-run display from revelation Ashutosh Sharma almost took Punjab home, PBKS was reeling at 49 for the loss of five wickets in the seventh over. However, the five-time champions managed to come back and finish off the hosts before they could cross the finish line.
Punjab lost a match in the last over for the fourth time this season, and interim captain Sam Curran praised the team’s heroic efforts.
The Englishman said, “Another close one, I think this team likes a close one, but unfortunately another loss.”
After Ashutosh Sharma’s assault, Hardik Pandya said of MI’s “nervy” victory, “We Were Quite Soft in Certain Overs.”
Curran continued, praising Ashutosh and Shashank for their endearing performances this season.
Another amazing strike from the youthful Ashutosh, but another narrow defeat. We’ve lost a lot of wickets early on, but the way the younger players have brought the club this close is encouraging. It’s really difficult; you want to lose tight games rather than get hammered, Curran said.
Leading the chase that ended in sorrow, Ashutosh took the battle to the Mumbai bowlers, slamming them all over the field.
It’s amazing to see them in action, the 25-year-old added. “They have incredible confidence, you see a guy like Ashutosh having the confidence to play the sweeps and the big hits against pacers.”
The Englishman said that even though the squad lost, they were encouraged by the positive attitude they shown that day and aimed to improve moving forward.
“Losing tight games is discouraging, but this club has a lot going for them. The sun will rise tomorrow, and perhaps we will go on a winning streak, he said. We still have faith in our ability to turn things around.
