Kolkata Knight Riders solidified their lead in the points table as the conquered Wankhede Stadium to post a 24-run win over Mumbai Indians on Friday. This loss is a massive setback for MI as their chances of qualifying into the playoffs are all but gone.
Setting aside their inconsistency, Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling squad showcased perfect harmony, clinching a hard-fought victory by 24 runs against the five-time champions.
While KKR’s batters faced criticism for failing to execute their game plan effectively, managing only 169 runs despite Venkatesh Iyer’s commendable 70, it was the bowlers who got them back in the hunt and ultimatley sealed the deal. Mumbai Indians’ lackluster performance at the crease meant that despite a stellar batting lineup, except for Suryakumar Yadav, no MI batter could stay long on the challenging pitch that demanded resilience and precision.
With a disappointing total of 145 runs in 18.5 overs, the Mumbai Indians find themselves virtually out of contention in a tournament that has been a nightmare for Hardik Pandya and his squad.