Watch: Match official spotted supposedly rigging toss during MI versus RCB clash, video goes viral
Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets.
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Match 25th of the IPL 2024 (Indian Premier League) saw Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday, April 11. Before the clash, the toss for the game caught many eyes as the match official was seen supposedly changing the outcome of the toss.
After the coin was tossed, the official was seen flipping the coin while picking it up. Consequently, the act gave the advantage and toss win to MI and skipper Hardik Pandya elected to bowl first against RCB. Notably, the video of the same has been going viral all over social media, which has once again sparked rumours about the IPL being predetermined.
Speaking of Mumbai Indians, the side has managed to register their second win of the IPL 2024 season. Having played five games in the tournament so far, Mumbai Indians have had a forgettable campaign, the side however seems to have found its form.
Rigged the toss too? @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/lmobHelD0S
— 🜲 (@balltamperrer) April 12, 2024
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Mumbai Indians get back to winning ways in IPL 2024
With two wins on the trot, Mumbai Indians will aim to continue their momentum and keep to their winning ways. After sitting in ninth place in the standings, the five-time champions now find themselves in seventh place in the standings with four points in five matches. If the Hardik Pandya-led side continues to win games, they could make a serious case for the playoffs and will hope to go all the way as well. For their next game, Mumbai Indians take on arch-rivals and five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings.
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Both sides will lock horns in the 29th game of the tournament at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Sunday, April 14. It is worth noting that CSK have had a roller coaster ride in the tournament so far, winning three out of the five games that they have played. As the clash against MI approaches, the side will aim to register yet another win.
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