Akash Madhwal put on an exceptional performance, claiming a remarkable 5 wickets for just 5 runs in 3.3 overs, leading the Mumbai Indians to secure their spot in the Indian Premier League 2023 Qualifier 2 against the Lucknow Super Giants. 

In a thrilling Eliminator match the Mumbai Indians triumphed over the Lucknow Super Giants by a convincing 81-run margin. Despite Marcus Stoinis' impressive knock of 40 runs, it proved to be insufficient for their team's victory.

Earlier in the match, the Mumbai Indians faced a formidable challenge when Naveen-ul-Haq took four crucial wickets, restricting them to a total of 182 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. However, displaying resilience, Cameron Green contributed with a score of 41 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav played a vital role with his explosive innings of 33 runs. Naveen-ul-Haq's consistent strikes prevented the Mumbai Indians from freely accelerating. Nevertheless, Nehal Wadhera's remarkable 23 runs off just 12 balls ultimately ensured a favorable outcome for the Mumbai Indians.