\u201cBut if we're going to be serious about winning this tournament, we need to beat the best teams in the competition, the teams playing the best cricket. It's obvious that if we lose those games, we won't make it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf we beat them, we'll be there in the playoffs and beat the teams considered the best in the competition. So, that's how it works. It was pretty obvious against RR that wasn't the standard that we set ourselves to. That is the challenge for the playing group -\u2013 of setting the tone,\u201d said David in the pre-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
MI come into Saturday\u2019s afternoon game against sixth-placed Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium after suffering a nine-wicket defeat to table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. If they are to enter IPL 2024 playoffs in their typically late resurgence style, they ought to win their remaining six league games, starting from Saturday\u2019s clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe mood in the dressing room was good, but we were obviously disappointed after the last match. We didn't put a good showing out for ourselves there. So, that's a natural feeling, and we're excited for the opportunity to bounce back tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe had a slow start to the season, then we played some better cricket. If we had won our last game (against RR), it would have been our fourth win in five matches so far. We need to play our best cricket coming to this point in the season,\" added David.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah has undoubtedly been Mumbai's standout bowler. Bumrah is also leading the wicket-taking charts with 13 wickets at an economy rate of 6.37, with his death overs economy rate being at just 7.20, showcasing his effectiveness in a phase where batters go for big hits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
David is glad he doesn\u2019t need to face Bumrah in IPL matches. \u201cHe's (Bumrah) incredibly consistent, believes in his own skill set, and has a history of good performances. But yeah, of course, Boom has a unique action, which makes it difficult for batters to pick up. But he bowls fast.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe swings the ball when it's new. And then he nails yorkers and bowls a hard-to-pick slow ball. That's a pretty enticing package. He plays all three formats as well, so we're very lucky to have him on our team. And sometimes, when you have players who are the best in the world and skilled at their craft, you let them do their thing.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey can take on any role that the team needs at that point. And we've certainly been relying on Boom a lot this season. And we're going to keep relying on him. And let's hope he has some more big performances in store for us,\u201d concluded David.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ipl-2024-if-mi-wish-to-be-serious-about-winning-the-event-need-to-beat-best-teams-says-tim-david.jpg", "alt_img": "IPL 2024: If MI wish to be serious about winning the event, need to beat best teams, says Tim David", "alt_title": "IPL 2024: If MI wish to be serious about winning the event, need to beat best teams, says Tim David", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "IPL 2024: If MI Wish To Be Serious About Winning The Event, Need To Beat Best Teams, Says Tim David On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "IPL 2024: If MI Wish To Be Serious About Winning The Event, Need To Beat Best Teams, Says Tim David, If Mumbai Indians: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are at the eighth spot in the points table of the Indian Premier.", "seo_keywords": "If Mumbai Indians, Tim David, Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier League, Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, IANS Photo, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Jasprit Bumrah", "tag": "", "tagging": "If Mumbai Indians, Tim David, Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier League, Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, IANS Photo, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Jasprit Bumrah", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "ipl-2024-if-mi-wish-to-be-serious-about-winning-the-event-need-to-beat-best-teams-says-tim-david", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1187", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-04-26 22:34:04", "updated": "2024-04-26 22:34:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "If Mumbai Indians, Tim David, Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier League, Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, IANS Photo, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Jasprit Bumrah", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-04-26 22:34:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/ipl-2024-if-mi-wish-to-be-serious-about-winning-the-event-need-to-beat-best-teams-says-tim-david-143408" }