Twitter Reacts as Punjab Kings Crash to Fifth Straight Loss After Tilak Varma Show

Anupam Pandey

ByAnupam Pandey,SportsCafe Editor

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Punjab Kings are hitting new lows with each passing game. The team lost its previous match against Mumbai Indians, lowering their chances to reach the playoffs. Tilak Varma had a crucial role in this win, as he led MI well in the death overs.

Even after being knocked out of the tournament, Mumbai Indians have decided to make it difficult for other teams to reach the playoffs. And Punjab Kings, the runner-up of the previous edition, were their first victim. Yesterday, Punjab Kings hosted Mumbai Indians in a home clash, and it turned out to be their fifth consecutive loss.

Punjab Kings batted first in this game, and went on to score 200 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Mumbai Indians showed discipline with the ball, as Shardul Thakur was able to take 4 wickets. In the chase, Punjab Kings maintained its composure with the ball, keeping the required run rate higher than expected.

But the arrival of Tilak Varma changed things for Mumbai Indians to a great extent. He went on to score 75 runs off 33 balls, which helped Mumbai Indians to chase down the target with 1 ball remaining. Will Jacks also played an impressive cameo, scoring 25 runs off 10 balls.

Here's how Twitter reacted to yet another loss for Punjab Kings.

Back in Form

Mumbai Indians are back in form just because Tilak Varma was able to find his rhythm back. Else the game was long gone, noting the bowling performances of Punjab Kings.

Bumrah The Skipper

MI fans noticed that Jasprit Bumrah led the team for the first time and helped them to win. Maybe he should be the skipper of the team in the upcoming season.

Turning the Tables

Punjab Kings earlier felt bad that they lost a potential point by having the game against KKR end in a draw. But now the KKR fans are saying that they should thank rain as it avoided another loss for them.

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