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Courtesy of Akash Madhwal’s brilliance on May 24, Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs and moved an inch closer to the all-important final. Notably, the 29-year-old picked up a five-for, conceding only five runs, which put him in an elite list featuring the likes of Anil Kumble and Jasprit Bumrah.
Lucknow batters had no clue on how to tackle him as the Krunal Pandya-led side was bundled out for 101 runs and with that, their road to the finals of IPL 2023 ended in Chepauk.
Meanwhile, Madhwal was adjudged Player of the Match and received a lot of appreciation from former cricketers for his impeccable bowling. Former India international Kumble also lauded the pacer and welcomed him to the 5/5 club.
“Great bowling in a high-pressure game, Akash Madhwal. Welcome to the 5/5 club,” Kumble tweeted,” Kumble tweeted.
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah, RP Singh, Virender Sehwag and Ian Bishop among many other former cricketers hailed the pacer after his match-winning performance. Notably, Madhwal has picked up 13 wickets in seven matches he has played so far in IPL 2023 and it will surely boost his confidence ahead of Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans.
I have been waiting for this since 2018: Akash Madhwal
Mumbai Indians signed Akash towards the end of IPL 2022 but the cricketer barely got any opportunity. After winning the Player of the Match award, the 29-year-old mentioned that he has an engineering degree and kept playing tennis-ball cricket out of his passion for the sport.
“I was just practising, and waiting for this opportunity. I did my engineering, and played tennis-ball cricket since it was my passion. Engineers have a tendency to learn early! I just practice, and that is what we execute. I'm proud of myself, but I'll try to be better. Bumrah bhai has his own place, and I'm just trying to play role. Nicholas Pooran was the best wicket. Everyone at home believes I'm working hard,” he said.
Here's how several cricketers reacted to Madhwal's magnificent spell in the Eliminator:
11:41 PM · May 24, 2023
What a sensational victory for @mipaltan! 🎉 thrilling win today! 👏 Huge congratulations to the entire team, and a special shoutout to #akashmadhwal for his incredible 5-wicket haul! 💙 #IPL2023 #MIvsGT
11:43 PM · May 24, 2023
11:00 AM · May 25, 2023
5 runs, 5 wickets in Eliminator: Has Mumbai given one more Indian player in Akash Madhwal? #MIvsLSG
11:43 PM · May 24, 2023
What a spell from Akash Madhwal🔥🔥🔥. Congratulations @mipaltan, great win 🙌🏾
11:27 PM · May 24, 2023
What a spell from Akash Madhwal🔥🔥🔥. Congratulations @mipaltan, great win 🙌🏾
10:16 AM · May 25, 2023
Akash Madhwal 5 wickets in the eliminator after the 4 he took in the last league game which was a do or die game . Such a delight to see newcomers doing well. This is the season where many of the experience guys have had a great season and many newcomers have made a big mark.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
11:24 PM · May 24, 2023
5 for 5 Akash Madhwal bowled a terrific spell. First ever 5 wkt haul by any bowler in playoffs. Looking forward to a lot more from the young lad #LSGvsMI #Playoffs2023
12:23 AM · May 25, 2023
What a time to rock up and bring out one of the best bowling performances of this tournament! Akash Madhwal, you beauty. Knockout game, high pressure, having to fill Bumrah's and Archer's shoes, and this young lad gets 5-5. This is what the IPL is all about, talent meeting… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
12:34 AM · May 25, 2023
Great bowling in a high pressure game, Akash Madhwal. Welcome to the 5/5 club 👏🏾 @mipaltan @JioCinema
11:34 PM · May 24, 2023
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