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In a pulsating encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
KKR, after being asked to bat first, faced early setbacks against MI’s formidable bowling attack. Despite this, they managed to post a competitive total of 169 runs in 19.5 overs, largely due to Venkatesh Iyer‘s blistering 70 off 48 balls and Manish Pandey‘s steady 42 off 31. In reply, MI struggled against KKR’s bowling, losing wickets at regular intervals. Although Suryakumar Yadav showcased his skill with a gritty half-century, he lacked support from his teammates. MI ultimately succumbed to pressure and were bowled out for 145 runs in 18.5 overs, falling short by 24 runs. Mitchell Starc emerged as the hero for KKR, claiming 4 crucial wickets to dismantle MI’s batting lineup and secure victory for his team.
Mitchell Starc roars after taking out Gerald Coetzee with a classic yorker
Starc, who had already taken wickets of Tim David and Piyush Chawla in his over, dealt the final blow to MI by dismissing Gerald Coetzee with a pinpoint yorker. On the second last delivery of the 19th over, Starc’s ball swung sharply, catching Coetzee off guard and demolishing the middle stump. This crucial moment sealed the victory for KKR.
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A memorable win for @KKRiders 🥳
They wrap up a solid performance to get past the #MI challenge 💜 💪
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 3, 2024
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MI almost out of the playoff race
After their loss to KKR, MI’s hopes of making it to the playoffs have diminished significantly. With only 6 points to their name, MI currently occupy the 9th position in the team standings. Even if MI were to win all their remaining matches, they would only accumulate 12 points, which is not enough for them to qualify. Consequently, MI’s journey in the 17th season of the IPL appears to be heading towards an unfavourable conclusion.