Ravi Bishnoi's unexpected sixes and Jasprit Bumrah's milestone weren't enough as Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs. Bumrah's impressive 4 for 22 not only secured the win but also made him the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in IPL history, surpassing Lasith Malinga. Mumbai's victory was fueled by strong batting performances from Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav.
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