TN skipper R. Sai Kishore’s decision to bat first after winning the toss on a green top backfired, as Mumbai’s pacers exploited the conditions, restricting the visitors to a modest total of 146. The morning session on Saturday saw Tamil Nadu lose half of its side within 90 minutes, placing them in a precarious position early in the match.
The choice to bat first surprised many, including Indian pacer Jaydev Unadkat on social media. Former cricketer Vijay Dhaiya also acknowledged Sai Kishore’s bold decision during the toss. Sai Kishore admitted he was unsure about the pitch but decided to bat.
The Mumbai camp acknowledged the advantageous conditions for pace bowlers, with Tushar Deshpande highlighting the assistance provided by the pitch and the lingering shadow at the BKC. Despite bolstering their bowling attack, Tamil Nadu failed to capitalize on winning the toss, allowing Mumbai to seize control of the match with favorable batting conditions.
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