Rohit Sharma had a satisfactory look on his face as Mumbai Indians pulled off a five-run victory against Gujarat Titans on Friday.

“It was tight towards the back end, but very satisfying... Luck had to turn in our favour, we will take this with both hands,” said the Mumbai Indians captain.

“We were 15-20 short, they bowled well. Tim David played really well. Dew came in, good pitch and lightning outfield meant things were in their favour... But credit to our bowlers who finished the job,” Rohit said.

He felt a lot of factors contributed to the bowlers pulling it off in the final over. “Lots of factors need to be considered on bowling changes, I felt they (Titans) like pace coming on to the bat, so we wanted to take that off. The boys pulled it off, which is great.

“We wanted to take one game at a time, we know we have not played our best cricket, but that happens. Lot of credit to the bowlers at the back end, I want the boys to come out and do what they want to do,” he explained.

Rohit was all praise for Daniel Sams’ abilities. “He was under the pump in a couple of games, but I have seen him for Australia and in the BBL (Big Bash League), he has a lot of skill. It was not easy to defend nine runs.”

Tim David, who was chosen Man of the Match for his 44 not out off 21 balls, also credited the Mumbai bowlers.

“Given the context, my innings feels great. I thought I missed out to get a few more in the last over. But kudos to our bowlers who did well to finish it off. The wicket was slightly two-paced but it was a great pitch. Batters could get in and go big.”

Hardik Pandya, the losing Gujarat Titans captain, didn’t wish to blame anyone for the loss. “On any day, we’d take nine off the last over. The two run-outs cost us the game. I think the batters let us down. No blame games as we have cleared such games.”