Mi vs SRH, IPL 2025: Will jacks shines with all-round display against Sunrisers Hyderabad

He may have emerged as an Indian Premier League Superstar After His Blockbuster 41-Ball 100 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League’S 2024 Editation.

Cut to 2025, and will jacks have proven to be more than a handy offspinner for his new ipl outfit. In a format where the role of an offspinner is increasing redundant, jacks have emerged as a reliable spin option for Mumbai Indians.

And his all-round display-two for 14 off three overs and 36 off 25-meant he walked away with the player of the match award against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday Night.

Jacks not only contained the feerocious left-handed trio of abhishek sharma, travis head and ishan kishan-dismissing the latter duo-but also displayed his promise Dot balls to heinrich klaasen, arguably the best batter against spin in the shortr formats.

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“If you bowl tentatively to people like that, it’s only going to end one way. Originally, I thought I was going to bowl in the powerplay. Match.

“I knew I could bowl with confidence and use my skills: I am a Tall Bowler, I Get Good Turn and Bounce, So that’s what I was trying to do.”

Jacks’ Impressive Performance with the Ball Rubbed off on his batting as he made a vital contribution after Rohit Sharma Got Mi off to a Flier. If he carries on in the same vein, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Co. will have to be wary of Him in Sunday’s Marquee Clash.