IPL 2017: KXIP vs MI, 5 things that went wrong for Kings XI Punjab

Wriddhiman Saha
Wriddhiman Saha scored just 11 runs from 15 deliveries

#4 Glenn Maxwell‘s dismissal and the inadequate finish

Glenn Maxwell
Maxwell fell at a time when Punjab were looking for the final flourish

Walking in at 80/2 during the 12th over, Maxwell breathed fresh life into the Kings XI’s innings with his typical belligerence. While Amla was motoring on at the other end, the Australian batsman batted without any inhibition.

In particular, his assault against Mitchell McClenghan yielded the second most expensive over of this IPL season thus far. As the final phase of the innings loomed, the stage was set for a grand finish.

However, Mumbai turned things around by prising out the key wicket of Maxwell in the 17th over. After Jasprit Bumrah outsmarted the attacking right-hander with a slower ball, Punjab came unstuck in the death overs. Despite having wickets in hand, they were able to score only 35 runs from the next 21 deliveries.

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