Of their current encounter in opposition to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the Wankhede Stadium on Friday, MI suffered a 24-run defeat.To safe a playoff berth, Pandya’s staff should win their remaining three matches in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), KKR, and Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG), accumulating 12 factors from 14 matches.Nevertheless, their qualification additionally will depend on the outcomes of different groups.
MI can’t surpass Rajasthan Royals (RR) and KKR within the standings, as they’ve already amassed 16 and 14 factors respectively after taking part in 10 matches every.
Equally, they are going to stay beneath SRH and LSG, who’ve already secured 12 factors. MI’s solely likelihood of ending fourth is that if LSG loses all their remaining 4 matches in opposition to KKR, SRH, Delhi Capitals (DC), and MI.
Moreover, MI will intently monitor the efficiency of Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), DC, Gujarat Titans (GT), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), hoping that they don’t exceed the 12-point mark and keep a decrease web run price in IPL 2024.
Within the match between MI and KKR, Mumbai opted to subject first. A powerful partnership of 83 runs between Venkatesh Iyer (70 off 52) and Manish Pandey (42 off 31) propelled KKR to a complete of 169. Jasprit Bumrah’s spectacular spell of three for 18 in 3.5 overs, together with a double-wicket over, was a spotlight for MI.
In response, MI have been bowled out for 145. Starc made a exceptional comeback, claiming 4 wickets for 33 runs in simply 3.5 overs, main KKR to a 24-run victory. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine additionally contributed with an identical figures of two/22, taking essential wickets within the first half of the chase, which put KKR in a commanding place.
Following their victory, KKR now maintain the second place within the IPL 2024 standings with 14 factors, whereas MI stay in ninth place with 6 factors. MI’s subsequent match is in opposition to SRH on Monday on the Wankhede Stadium.
(Inputs from ANI)
