IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians sitting handsomely at the TOP of the TABLE despite back-to-back defeats – The most successful team of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians have had a horrendous start to IPL 2022, but they still are occupying pole position in one particular aspect. Follow IPL 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN.
Rohit Sharma’s team have lost both of their first two matches of the season. They suffered a four-wicket defeat in the first match against Delhi Capitals, while in their last game, Rajasthan Royals handed them a 23-run defeat.
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IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians sitting handsomely at the TOP of the TABLE despite back-to-back defeats – Check How?
When it comes to the actual league standings, the five-time champions are placed in the ninth position. However, they are sitting handsomely at the top of the PayTM Fair Play Award standings.
Mumbai have won 22 fair play points from their two matches – averaging 11 points per match. On the other hand, all the other teams average 10 points per game, with KKR occupying second position having played three matches already.
Rohit Sharma disappointed after failing to chase 193 – While being at the top of the fair play standings works well for the public image of the franchise, it is the main standings that Rohit Sharma would want to climb up.
IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians sitting handsomely at the TOP of the TABLE despite back-to-back defeats – Check How?
The MI skipper was visibly disappointed after failing to chase down the 193 runs scored by Rajasthan Royals in the last game. He admitted “I thought they batted well to get to 193. Buttler played an exceptional innings, we tried everything we could to get him out. But I thought 193 on that pitch could’ve been chased, especially when we needed 70 in 7 overs. But these things can happen and its early days. We can learn.”
IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians sitting handsomely at the TOP of the TABLE despite back-to-back defeats – Check How?
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