'Proud of how far he's come' - Cricketing fraternity lauds Akash Madhwal for his dazzling display in Eliminator

Courtesy of Akash Madhwal’s brilliance on May 24, Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs and moved an inch closer to the all-important final. Notably, the 29-year-old picked up a five-for, conceding only five runs, which put him in an elite list featuring the likes of Anil Kumble and Jasprit Bumrah.

Lucknow batters had no clue on how to tackle him as the Krunal Pandya-led side was bundled out for 101 runs and with that, their road to the finals of IPL 2023 ended in Chepauk.

Meanwhile, Madhwal was adjudged Player of the Match and received a lot of appreciation from former cricketers for his impeccable bowling. Former India international Kumble also lauded the pacer and welcomed him to the 5/5 club.

“Great bowling in a high-pressure game, Akash Madhwal. Welcome to the 5/5 club,” Kumble tweeted,” Kumble tweeted.

Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah, RP Singh, Virender Sehwag and Ian Bishop among many other former cricketers hailed the pacer after his match-winning performance. Notably, Madhwal has picked up 13 wickets in seven matches he has played so far in IPL 2023 and it will surely boost his confidence ahead of Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans.

I have been waiting for this since 2018: Akash Madhwal

Mumbai Indians signed Akash towards the end of IPL 2022 but the cricketer barely got any opportunity. After winning the Player of the Match award, the 29-year-old mentioned that he has an engineering degree and kept playing tennis-ball cricket out of his passion for the sport. 

“I was just practising, and waiting for this opportunity. I did my engineering, and played tennis-ball cricket since it was my passion. Engineers have a tendency to learn early! I just practice, and that is what we execute. I'm proud of myself, but I'll try to be better. Bumrah bhai has his own place, and I'm just trying to play role. Nicholas Pooran was the best wicket. Everyone at home believes I'm working hard,” he said.

Here's how several cricketers reacted to Madhwal's magnificent spell in the Eliminator:

Robin Aiyuda Uthappa@robbieuthappa

Akash Madhwal take a bow!! What a find from @mipaltan!! 👏🏾 Top class bowling in a high pressure game! Brilliantly batted from @CameronGreen_, @surya_14kumar & Wadhera and well bowled by Piyush & Jordan!! @imnaveenulhaq too good tonight!! #GTvMI will be an exciting contest!!

11:32 PM · May 24, 2023

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Lasith Malinga@malinga_ninety9

An unbelievable performance from Akash Madhwal🔥👏 Not an easy task to perform the way he did in a crunch game. MI has unearthed a bowler with a bright future🙌 #LSGvMI #IPL2023

11:41 PM · May 24, 2023

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Suresh Raina🇮🇳@ImRaina

What a sensational victory for @mipaltan! 🎉 thrilling win today! 👏 Huge congratulations to the entire team, and a special shoutout to #akashmadhwal for his incredible 5-wicket haul! 💙 #IPL2023 #MIvsGT

11:43 PM · May 24, 2023

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Wasim Jaffer@WasimJaffer14

When I was Uttarakhand Head Coach this boy came for trials. He was 24-25 and had only played tennis ball cricket. We were so impressed with his pace we roped him in right away! The year was 2019, and that boy was Akash Madhwal. Proud of how far he's come! #MIvsLSG #IPL2023

11:00 AM · May 25, 2023

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Mohammad Kaif@MohammadKaif

5 runs, 5 wickets in Eliminator: Has Mumbai given one more Indian player in Akash Madhwal? #MIvsLSG

11:43 PM · May 24, 2023

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Jasprit Bumrah@Jaspritbumrah93

What a spell from Akash Madhwal🔥🔥🔥. Congratulations @mipaltan, great win 🙌🏾

11:27 PM · May 24, 2023

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Ian Raphael Bishop@irbishi

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Jasprit Bumrah@Jaspritbumrah93

What a spell from Akash Madhwal🔥🔥🔥. Congratulations @mipaltan, great win 🙌🏾

10:16 AM · May 25, 2023

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Virender Sehwag@virendersehwag

Akash Madhwal 5 wickets in the eliminator after the 4 he took in the last league game which was a do or die game . Such a delight to see newcomers doing well. This is the season where many of the experience guys have had a great season and many newcomers have made a big mark.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

11:24 PM · May 24, 2023

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zaheer khan@ImZaheer

5 for 5 Akash Madhwal bowled a terrific spell. First ever 5 wkt haul by any bowler in playoffs. Looking forward to a lot more from the young lad #LSGvsMI #Playoffs2023

12:23 AM · May 25, 2023

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R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह@rpsingh

What a time to rock up and bring out one of the best bowling performances of this tournament! Akash Madhwal, you beauty. Knockout game, high pressure, having to fill Bumrah's and Archer's shoes, and this young lad gets 5-5. This is what the IPL is all about, talent meeting… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

12:34 AM · May 25, 2023

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Anil Kumble@anilkumble1074

Great bowling in a high pressure game, Akash Madhwal. Welcome to the 5/5 club 👏🏾 @mipaltan @JioCinema

11:34 PM · May 24, 2023

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