Mumbai Indians' disastrous campaign in the Champions LeagueTwenty20 came to an end with their third defeat in four matches as they meeklysurrendered to Sydney Sixers by 12 runs at Kingsmead, here on Monday.
Chasing a modest target of 137, Mumbai frittered away a goodplatform provided by openers Sachin Tendulkar and Dwayne Smith as they ended on124 for eight in their stipulated 20 overs.
Tendulkar and Smith added 52 runs for the opening stand in8.2 overs but the middle order failed miserably as the Big Bash championsclawed their way back into the match.
Mumbai Indians gained a lucky entry as the fourth IPL teamin this tournament but their entire campaign was a nightmarish one as theyfailed to perform as a unit in high-pressure situations, thus ending on awinless note.
Unlike Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, whoplayed with a no-holds barred approach after being eliminated, the MumbaiIndians could not shrug off the rustiness that was their companion for theentire duration of the tournament.
Australia's gen-next pacers, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cumminsalong with talented all-rounder Moises Henriques shared bulk of the spoilsbetween them.
For Mumbai, Smith top-scored with 28-ball 26 whileTendulkar, who looked well set en route his 22, was once again bowled before hecould make it big.
Mumbai kept on losing wickets at regular intervals as RohitSharma (16), Dinesh Karthik (18), Kieron Pollard (4) and Thisara Perere (2)failed to make any substantial contribution with the bat.
