Raghu\u2019s breakthrough came during the Mumbai Indians\u2019 six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium, where the hosts chased down a daunting 229-run target in 18.4 overs. The victory was powered by a 143-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma (84) and Ryan Rickelton (83), helping MI register their highest-ever successful chase at the venue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jayawardene revealed that Raghu\u2019s rise has been built on relentless hard work and determination, recalling how the youngster pushed himself even during a training stint in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"You guys remember he was a net bowler last year, worked really hard, got into the squad, never stopped working hard. He came to Sri Lanka; some people don\u2019t know he came for a 10-day camp. He wasn\u2019t bowling well, so he worked even harder in Colombo in that hot sun,\" Jayawardene said in a video released by the Mumbai Indians on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a match dominated by big scores with LSG posting 228\/5 after Nicholas Pooran\u2019s explosive 63 off 21 balls, Raghu made his moment count by claiming his maiden IPL wicket of Akshat Raghuvanshi, providing a key breakthrough in the middle overs. Raghu delivered a composed spell against the Super Giants, returning figures of 4-0-36-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Sri Lanka captain added that Raghu had made a promise to return stronger this season, something he has now begun to deliver on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd he promised one thing, he said, \u2018I\u2019ll be ready for this year\u2019. So a lot of hard work, well deserved to be here, a strong mind and a big heart, well done,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Sri Lanka captain added that Raghu had made a promise to return stronger this season, something he has now begun to deliver on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Raghu came in as a replacement for Vignesh Puthur in IPL 2025, but didn't get a chance to play a game in that season. He made his debut on Saturday against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but returned wicketless.<\/p>\r\n\r\n