Mumbai Indians (MI) jumped to the sixth spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings after a commanding 8-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 31 at the Wankhede Stadium. Meanwhile, the defending champions KKR slipped to the bottom of the table, managing just one win from three matches.
After opting to bowl first, MI took full advantage of the decision, with debutant Ashwani Kumar delivering a sensational spell of 4/24, making him the first Indian to take a four-wicket haul for the franchise. The spirited bowling performance restricted KKR to a meagre total of 116 runs. In response, MI’s batting lineup looked poised for a comfortable chase. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickleton provided a brisk start, but Rohit’s departure for 13, followed soon after by Will Jacks’ dismissal, briefly put MI under pressure. However, Rickleton’s unbeaten 62 off 41 balls steadied the ship. Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering cameo of 27 runs from just 9 balls, including a stunning six off Andre Russell, ensured that MI chased down the target with 43 balls to spare.
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The emphatic win not only improved MI’s Net Run Rate significantly but also infused confidence into the squad as they prepare to face Lucknow Super Giants on April 4. For KKR, the defeat marks a concerning slide as they find themselves languishing at the bottom of the table with plenty to reassess before their next fixture.
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