Mumbai Indians continued their recovery with a cautious but steady rebuild from Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir after the early collapse.
Romario Shepherd was introduced but couldn't break through immediately, with a mistimed effort in the field going begging as MI picked up easy singles and kept the scoreboard ticking.
The batters rotated strike well, each taking a single to close the over, helping MI reach 57 for 3 after 7 overs.
In the next over, Krunal Pandya came into the attack and tried to apply control. However, MI capitalised on a small overthrow and smart running between the wickets to keep the pressure on the fielding side.
Tilak and Dhir continued to work in ones and twos, mixing caution with calculated aggression. A quick flick, a couple of sharp singles, and steady strike rotation ensured MI didn't lose momentum again.
After 8 overs, MI reached 65 for 3 -- rebuilding slowly, but staying alive in the contest after that early top-order damage.
