Mumbai Indians Need That Instinct To Finish Games Off: Jayawardene

A seventh loss in a row, the first of its kind happening in the history of IPL, has left Mumbai Indians in the virtual early exit territory in the 2022 season.

With the calmness of MS Dhoni helping Chennai Super Kings finish off the chase in a last-ball thriller at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai continue to be at the bottom of the points table.

On Thursday, after huffing and puffing their way to an under-par 155, Mumbai's new-look bowling attack, with inclusions of Riley Meredith, Daniel Sams and off-spinner Hrithik Shokeen, took wickets at regular intervals but Dwaine Pretorius' 14-ball 22 and Dhoni's vintage finishing touch in an unbeaten 28 off 13 balls was enough to keep Mumbai winless in IPL 2022.

Head coach Mahela Jayawardene, in the post-match virtual press conference, feels that his side have been lacking the instincts to finish off matches successfully.

"It is a tough loss (to take), the guys fought really well. We just need that instinct to finish games off but we are making mistakes. We knew the wicket was tough, so we had to get through the first six overs and set up a par score. The bowlers bowled brilliantly, executed the plans," he said. IANS

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