The conflict between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the Wankhede Stadium unfolded into an intense battle of wills, with the Knight Riders rising victorious by a margin of 24 runs.
Venkatesh Iyer takes KKR to a aggressive complete
The Knight Riders, after being requested to bat first, set a goal of 170 runs for the Mumbai. Venkatesh Iyer‘s standout performance, scoring 70 runs off 52 balls, laid the cornerstone of Kolkata’s innings. He was well-supported by Manish Pandey, who contributed a brisk 42 runs off 31 deliveries. Nevertheless, a disciplined bowling effort from Mumbai’s Nuwan Thushara and Jasprit Bumrah restricted Kolkata to a complete of 169 runs. Thushara and Bumrah claimed three wickets every, destabilizing Kolkata’s batting lineup.
Mitchell Starc produces match-winning present
In pursuit of 170 runs, Mumbai confronted early setbacks, with their top-order failing to construct substantial partnerships. Suryakumar Yadav exhibited resilience with a blistering knock of 56 runs off 35 balls, however lacked important help from the center order. Regardless of Tim David‘s 24 off 20 and contributions from lower down the order, Mumbai Indians fell short of the target, bowled out for 145 runs. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowler for the Knight Riders. He took four wickets while conceding 33 runs in 3.5 overs.
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Key Performances
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR): His spectacular half-century supplied Kolkata with a strong platform.
- Nuwan Thushara (MI): His fiery spell of quick bowling rattled Kolkata’s batting lineup, claiming essential wickets.
- Mitchell Starc (KKR): Starc’s four-wicket haul inflicted substantial injury on Mumbai’ batting order, tipping the scales in favor of the Knight Riders.
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Bumrah’s economical bowling and three essential wickets saved Mumbai in rivalry.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
Photographs you can hear from the West Coast to the East! 😳 pic.twitter.com/tKW4OoZweL
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 3, 2024
The feelings, the delight, the grins inform how essential this win was for @KKRiders!! A win at Wankhede after 12 years! Completely sensible bowling from Mitchell Starc and co.#MIvKKR
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 3, 2024
What a win from KKR on a beneath par rating on the wankhede.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 3, 2024
Mitchell Starc with the ultimate wicket for @KKRiders 💪
Watch the recap on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/aUz2emSPdV
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 3, 2024
As we speak’s MI v KKR match at Wankhede is barely the fourth in IPL historical past the place all 20 wickets fell in over 1076 matches!
DC v RR, Nagpur 2010
KKR v RCB, Eden Gardens 2017
MI v SRH, Wankhede 2018
KKR v MI, Eden Gardens 2024 #KKRvMI— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 3, 2024
KKR get the higher of MI in Wankhede 👊#MIvKKR #ipl2024
Scorecard: https://t.co/lwsgWBQ4O6 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/0OtrZ6pw77— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 3, 2024
Mitchell Starc tonight:
First 2 overs – 1/23.
Final 2 overs – 3/10.– VINTAGE STARC FOR KKR..!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ipk3bYEAn8
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 3, 2024
4 WICKETS FOR MITCHELL STARC, HE IS BACK WITH A BANG….!!!!
– Type is momentary however Class is all the time everlasting 🌟 pic.twitter.com/lFsX5rEk54
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 3, 2024
Mitchell Starc’s IPL transformation is a slap within the face to all of the haters. From laughing inventory to deadly weapon, he is proven the world what actual grit seems like. Gambhir’s 20 odd crore wager turned out to be Pure genius.#MIvsKKR #MIvKKR
pic.twitter.com/ysAnaZhxMv— Devil (@Scentofawoman10) May 3, 2024
It wasn’t meant to be 💔#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/GRbiXmx0O0
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 3, 2024