Arjun Tendulkar claims maiden IPL wicket as Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs
Khushi Chauhan 
Arjun Tendulkar, the son of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, made his mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, claiming his maiden wicket for the Mumbai Indians as they beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs in a match held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians batted first, and their innings was highlighted by Cameron Green's unbeaten 64, and Tilak Verma's 37. The Mumbai Indians finished their innings at 192/5 in 20 overs, with Sunrisers Hyderabad requiring 193 runs to win the match.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad's chase got off to a slow start, with Jason Behrendorff removing Harry Brook for just 2 runs in the second over. Behrendorff struck again in the fourth over, dismissing Rahul Tripathi for 7, and Sunrisers Hyderabad were reeling at 25/2 within four overs.
Mayank Agarwal and Aiden Markram then steadied the ship with their calculated batting before Cameron Green removed Markram for 22 in the 9th over, ending a 46-run stand for the third wicket.
After the Power-play, the Sunrisers struggled, with half of their side back in the pavilion by the 15th over. Mayank Agarwal top-scored with 48, while Heinrich Klaasen contributed 36.
With 20 runs required off the final over, Arjun Tendulkar stepped up to the challenge and bowled brilliantly, conceding just four runs and claiming his maiden IPL wicket by dismissing Bhuvneshwar Kumar on the penultimate ball of the match.
The Mumbai Indians claimed their third win on the trot, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered their second loss in three matches. Cameron Green was awarded the player of the match for his match-winning innings.
While Arjun Tendulkar's maiden wicket in the IPL is a significant milestone, it also serves as a reminder of the immense pressure he faces as the son of Sachin Tendulkar. Despite this, Arjun has shown that he has the skills and temperament to succeed at the highest level, and his performance in this match will give him the confidence to perform in the upcoming matches.
The Mumbai Indians will now look to continue their winning streak as they take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next match, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope to bounce back when they face the Chennai Super Kings.
