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MI vs KKR Update: KKR win by 24 runs
Kolkata have registered an emphatic win by 24 runs against Mumbai. KKR have ended their 12-year jinx at the Wankhede in a terrific fashion. Mitchell Starc picked up 4 wickets to bundle out MI at 145 runs. KKR started off the defense of 170 runs by reducing MI to 71 for 6. However, Suryakumar played a counter-attacking knock of 56 runs to bring MI back in the chase. However, KKR managed to chip in with wickets on time to trump MI.
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MI vs KKR Update: Tim David departs
Mitchell Star struck with the crucial wicket of Tim David as his catch was taken at the boundary by skipper Shreyas Iyer. KKR seize full control in the chase. He managed to dismiss Piyush Chawla on the very next ball to create a hat-trick chance.
MI vs KKR Update: MI continue to fight
MI have continued to fight in the chase as they need 32 runs from last 12 balls. With Tim David at the crease and Geradl Coetzee giving his best to hit shots, it would be an interesting chase from here.
MI vs KKR Update: Suryakumar Yadav departs
The MI fans would be in distraught as Suryakumar Yadav departed after scoring 56 runs. Suryakumar stood in disbelief as the KKR team celebrated the win. Suryakumar looked to whip Russell’s delivery away only to find a leading edge and getting caught by Phil Salt.
MI vs KKR Update: Suryakumar Yadav scores fifty
Suryakumar scores a counter-attacking fifty from 30 balls against KKR. He reached the fifty-run mark with a stylish boundary.
MI vs KKR Update: MI crumbles!!!
MI continued to crumble in the chase of 170 runs as Andre Russell managed to dismiss skipper Hardik Pandya. Earlier, Narine dismissed Nehal Wadhera as MI lost wickets like a pack of cards.
MI vs KKR Update: Tilak Varma departs
Chakravarthy strikes for KKR again as Tilak Varma departs after scoring 4 runs. It was a slower one, a bit outside the off-stump and could have been a wide, had Tilak left it. He went chasing the delivery and the dolly was caught by Narine.
MI vs KKR Update: Narine gets Rohit
Sunil Narine continues to prove to be crucial for KKR as he managed to dismiss Rohit Sharma for 11. Rohit went onto the backfoot to play a pull-shot and was caught by Manish Pandey at mid-wicket.
MI vs KKR Update: Charavarthy strikes
KKR spinner, Varun Chakravarthy strikes in his very first ball to dismiss Naman Dhir as the batter was bowled. Naman tried to come down the track and swung across the line and missed the ball, which hit the top of middle and leg stump.
MI vs KKR Update: BOWLED’EM OVERR!!!
Vintage Mitchell Starc at his absolute best, as he rattled Ishan Kishan’s stumps to dismiss him for 13 runs. The bowler had his sweet revenge as Starc was slammed for a four and a six by Kishan. But Starc had the last laugh by getting the better of MI’s opener.
MI vs KKR Update: MI start off the chase
MI start off the chase on a watchful note as they score 6 runs of the first over by Vaibhav Arora. KKR will eye an early breakthrough as they eye to defend 170 runs.
MI vs KKR Update: Bumrah gets his third, KKR bundled on 169
BOWLED!! Venky Iyer becomes the last to fall for KKR and the third wicket of the night for Bumrah.
An overall dismal performance from KKR’s batting unit, who were only carried to the 169-total on top of some resilient batting-stand between Venkatesh Iyer with his 70 (52) knock and Manish Pandey’s 42 (31) knock. MI’s bowling unit gave their best performance in this match, specifically with Jasprit Bumrah’s (3/18) and Nuwan Thishara’s (3/41) spell respectively.
MI vs KKR Update: Bumrah strikes again, Starc falls
Bumrah doing what Bumrah does best and cleans up the stumps of Mitchell Starc, as KKR big finish plans to take further damage.
MI vs KKR Update: Bumrah dismisses Ramandeep
And that bad fortunes continue for KKR as Ramandeep Singh becomes the first wicket of the night for MI’s Jasprit Bumrah. The Russell run-out has already started to take its effect for the final few overs.
MI vs KKR Update: RUSSELL RUN OUT
Absolutely disappointing!! A clear miscommunication between the wickets and Andre Russel walks back to the pavilion, failing to extend his fiery start with the bat. This might be a big blow to KKR’s plans for a big finish.
MI vs KKR Update: MANISH PANDEY DEPARTS
MI captain Hardik Pandya has bagged the wicket that his side would’ve been desperately looking for, as Manish Pandey departs after playing a very crucial and smart knock.
MI vs KKR Update: Savior fifty for Venky Iyer
KKR’s Venkatesh Iyer completes his half-century, which only took him 36 balls. Venky’s knock alongside that of Manish Pandey has seen his side gain some much-needed strength after the loss of 5 successive wickets within the first 7 overs of the game.
MI vs KKR Update: Bumrah back into the attack
Hardik Pandya has finally opted to bring back Bumrah with the ball, but the tide has taken a slight shift with Venky Iyer and Manish Pandey now looking very well settled at the crease. With none of the previous MI bowlers causing any distress to the KKR batting duo, one might wonder why Bumrah didn’t come any sooner.
MI vs KKR Update: 50 partnership for Venky, Manish
This 50 of 39 ball partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Manish Pandey gave some much-needed strength at the crease to KKR in this match, with the former now showing some crucial aggressiveness with the bat. The duo needs to keep up with this sensible batting approach and avoid making an error at this stage.
MI vs KKR Update: Aggressive or safe?
Despite losing 5 big wickets within the first 6 overs of the game, KKR’s run rate has been fairly up. This now brings up the time to make a decision for Manish Pandey and Venky Iyer, on whether they should opt for a safer approach or bring on the big hits.
MI vs KKR Update: Impact change for KKR
KKR are forced to make an early batting impact sub in Manish Pandey coming on for the already dismissed Angkrish Raghuvanshi. MI simply ran an onslaught with the ball, putting the KKR batting unit under considerable pressure.
MI vs KKR Update: RINKU FALLS
Piyush Chawla dismisses Rinku Singh on his very first ball of the night. Hardik Pandya’s call to make a spin-shift right after the powerplay works wonders and KKR’s dismal fate in this match only stretches.
MI vs KKR Update: 57 runs from the powerplay
KKR have somehow managed to keep the runs coming and finish the powerplay on 57 runs, however the loss of the majority of their batting order will play a huge part in their total hunt.
MI vs KKR Update: NARINE FALLS!! TOP ORDER CRUMBLES
Hardik Pandya into the attack and that too in-style with the big wicket of Sunil Narine. Hardik well and truly redeems himself after getting hit for a six in the very first ball, and KKR’s top-order has faced a complete crumble in this match.
MI vs KKR Update: Coetzee into the attack
Hardik Pandya continues his reliance for pace after the early breakthroughs, and brings another one of his pace ace in Gearald Coetzee into the attack.
MI vs KKR Update: THUSHARA GETS HIS THIRD!!
What a night for Nuwan Thushara, who gets his third wicket of the night in KKR captain Shreyas Iyer. This is top-notch field set-up by MI, with the KKR batters struggling immensely to find gaps for the big runs.
MI vs KKR Update: Thushara dismisses Angkrish
Nuwan Thushara strikes again, and this time it is Angkrish Raghuvanshi who just cannot find a gap between MI’s aggressive field set up. MI are well and truly on top of this game by the looks of it, as Shreyas Iyer now takes the crease.
MI vs KKR Update: Bumrah into the attack
Hardik Pandya wants to pounce on MI’s early pressure on KKR, and brings Jasprit Bumrah into the attack straight away. KKR need to hold their ground at the moment.
MI vs KKR Update: SALT DEPARTS!!!
NUWAN THUSHARA DISMISSES PHIL SALT!!! MI have got exactly the start they were looking for, as Salt could’ve been dangerous if he was allowed to get settled in the crease. KKR with a big blow to their usual powerplay plans, with Angkirsh Raghuvanshi now taking the crease alongside Narine.
MI vs KKR Update: Bumrah vs Salt, Narine?
KKR’s opening batting pair – Phil Salt and Sunil Narine have been in formidable form in IPL 2024, which only makes them the target early wickets for MI in this match. We might see a clash between the two and MI’s pace ace Jasprit Bumrah, provided he comes to bowl during the powerplay.
MI vs KKR Update: Shreyas on KKR mantra
On top of some sensational winning form in IPL 2024, KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer reflected on how his side views each match from here on.
“It’s all about doing the small things right. The message is crystal clear: each individual knows his role and responsibility,”
MI vs KKR Update: Hardik on team mentality
With MI under the pressure of winning every match from here on, captain Hardik Pandya gave an insight into his side’s mentality for the KKR clash.
“It’s always about playing for pride, it looks quite tough for us but at the same time, we want to play good cricket, feels good to be back home. Looks like a good track, it’s a fresh wicket so thought that bowling first will be good,” Hardik said.
MI vs KKR Update: Available impact subs
MI Impact Subs: Rohit Sharma, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Romario Shepherd.
KKR Impact Subs: Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Srikar Bharat, Sherfane Rutherford, Chetan Sakariya
MI vs KKR Update: Playing XIs
MI (Playing XI): Ishan Kishan(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara
KKR (Playing XI): Philip Salt(wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
MI vs KKR Update: Team changes
As for the team changes, MI make one change in Naman Dhir coming for Mohammed Nabi into the playing XI. A big surprise as the Wankhede crowd-favourite Rohit Sharma being listed as an impact sub.
On the other hand, KKR field an unchanged side from their previous clash.
MI vs KKR Update: MI win toss and opt to bowl
Hardik Pandya has won the toss for MI and has decided that they will be bowling first against KKR, a decision which goes in complete accordance with the pitch condition and the chances of dew during the second innings.
MI vs KKR Update: Pitch report at Wankhede
The pitch in use for this high-value clash between MI and KKR at the Wankhede stadium boasts some increased dryness and only patches of green, which might be a great sign for the spinners on both sides. According to the analysis by Michael Clarke and Daran Ganga, the outfield shows hints of being a 190-200 contest between the two sides.
MI vs KKR Update: KKR players all geared up for Wankhede Test
MI vs KKR Update: Big test for captain Hardik
Hardik Pandya’s starting chapter as the MI captain has not had the ideal start, on top of his side’s dismal performance in IPL 2024. In this high-value clash against KKR, Hardik will need to bring the best out of his side to make MI somehow carry on with their hopes of a play-offs spot.
MI vs KKR Update: Predicted XIs
MI Predicted XI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Kumar Kartikeya, Jasprit Bumrah (Impact Substitute: Naman Dhir
KKR Probable XI: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy. (Impact Substitute: Angkrish Raghuvanshi)
MI vs KKR Update: Head-to-head tally
The home side has an overwhelming edge over KKR when it comes to their head-to-head tally, with MI emerging victorious 23 times over KKR’s 9. MI also hold a phenomenal record at Wankhede with a margin of 9-1 over KKR.
MI vs KKR Update: Battle to keep hopes alive
The clash between the Hardik Pandya-led MI against the Shreyas Iyer-led KKR sets up as a must-win match for the home side, which will somehow keep their dimming play-offs hopes alive with 2 points. MI are currently sitting 9th on the IPL 2024 points table, with their 6 points in 10 games.
Published By:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published On:
May 3, 2024
