
Cricket Analysis
Indian Premier league 2026
A deep dive into how MI’s tactical use of Impact Sub Ashwani Kumar resulted in a match-winning 4-wicket haul.
While Varma set the target, Ashwani Kumar ensured GT never got close. Introduced as an Impact Substitute, Kumar’s ability to extract bounce from the Ahmedabad surface left the Titans' middle order reeling. His figures of 4/24 are the best by an Impact Player this season.
By dismissing key anchors and preventing any late-order partnerships, Kumar has made a strong case for a permanent spot in the starting XI. His synergy with Jasprit Bumrah at the death provided MI with the bowling depth they had been missing in earlier rounds.
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