MI vs RR | Twitter reacts as golden-arm Jimmy Neesham weaves magic on IPL return

10/05/2021

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Jimmy Neesham, playing only his second game for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021, dented Rajasthan Royals with impressive returns of 3/12 in Sharjah on Tuesday. Neesham got Sanju Samson on the first ball of his spell, before dismissing Shivam Dube and Rahul Tewatia to cap off a highly successful outing.

In a must-win game for both teams, Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to field. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Evin Lewis took 21 off the first two overs before Nathan Coulter Nile had the former caught behind. Lewis struck three fours and a six during his 19-ball 24 - an innings that was cut short by Jasprit Bumrah.

Jimmy Neesham then took over, having an in-form Sanju Samson caught at backward point on the first ball of his spell. Shivam Dube inside-edged one onto his stumps, while Rahul Tewatia nicked one behind while attempting a pull on the last ball of Neesham’s spell.

Coulter Nile bettered Neesham's effort with 4/14, while Bumrah bagged two wickets as MI restricted RR to 90/9 in 20 overs.

What a huge wicket!

— jennifer (@jennife74834570)

Definitely on fire today

JIMMY NEESHAM has struck on his first delivery 🔥
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)

A superb spell on display

Magnificent spell of bowling by
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R)

One word - MAGNIFICIENT

bro one word about your bowling today 😼
— Caught_Behind (@GULLYCRICKET7)

We saw it today!

used the opportunity so well.

Overs: 4

Runs: 12

Wickets: 3
— JK (@jkmdleo)

Yes, we wish he played earlier

Where were you, jimmy neesham? Hope got the answer today about why were they struggling to qualify for the playoffs 💁‍♀️💁‍♀️

Never ever underestimate the Kiwi power. You got that ?
— BackTheBlackcaps (@SomyaSh16904323)

Proud fans

Jimmy has done his job💙🤗

Please do make him to enjoy his bonus by winning this match for him.
— akashhadagali (@akashhadagali8)

Big game player

makes it count. Makes a Naasham out of Nathan Coulter Nile edges ahead in the wickets Tally but Jimmy gets the big ones
— TweeterDude (@TweeterDude11)

Outstanding reading!