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IPL: WAGS and film stars watch as Pollard makes it a night to remember

Last updated on: May 14, 2013 11:55 IST

Image: Shikhar Dhawan's wife Ayesha Mukhejee watches the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday
Photographs: BCCI

The match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad went right down the wire. And, it was that big West Indian Kieron Pollard, whose fireworks inspired Mumbai to a superb win at the Wankhede on Monday.

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The match was a big hit only because of some massive support from the stands.

At the beginning of the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad received the backing of Ayesha Mukherjee. The Bengali beauty was all focus while her husband Shikhar Dhawan (59 off 41 balls) was going about his job, dismantling the Mumbai Indians bowling.


Bhajji's Basra makes her presence felt

Image: Actor Geeta Basra watches the match on Monday
Photographs: BCCI

When Mumbai Indians came in to bat, they found support in Geeta Basra.

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Harbhajan Singh's long time girlfriend, watched and cheered as Pollard thrashed Thisara Perera all over the park.

Mumbai has Bose's back

Image: Actor Rahul Bose in the stands
Photographs: BCCI
Also spotted was actor Rahul Bose. An athlete himself, this South Bombay boy looked to be enjoying Pollard tearing into the opposition bowlers.
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Marathi actor at MI match

Image: Marathi actor Piyush Ranade(left) with his friend during the match at the Wankhede on Monday
Photographs: BCCI
Mumbai also found a fan in Marathi film and TV actor Piyush Ranade, who was enjoying the proceedings in the company of a friend. This time, roles were reversed for Ranade, and, the entertainer was being entertained by Pollard and company.