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Yadav must be disappointed to not have donned blue for India - Kieron Pollard

Surya Kumar Yadav’s unbeaten 79* off 43 deliveries has more or less ensured a top-two finish for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL points table. Surya was at his best, taking the attack to the bowlers. The right-hander hit three sixes and ten fours to help his side chase down a competitive target of 165 with five balls to spare. 

The five-wicket victory has taken Mumbai to the top of the table. Stand-in captain Kieron Pollard lauded Surya’s match-winning knock. He also added that the Indian batter would be gutted on not being selected to play for India yet. 

Surya has been a prolific scorer in domestic cricket as well as IPL. The 30-year-old has amassed over 350 runs for three seasons in a row. However, he failed to make the cut for India’s upcoming tour of Australia. 

“Somebody is always there to pick up the slack. Imagine someone batting at that strike rate after two early wickets. Deep down inside he must be very very disappointed to not have donned the blue for India. He just keeps getting better. Again as an individual if you keep staying consistent, you will be rewarded. Nothing happens before its time” Pollard said at the post-match presentation.

With eight wins, Mumbai are likely to have an advantage going into the playoffs if they continue to keep a superior net run-rate as either Delhi Capitals or RCB can get to nine wins from their remaining games. 

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