• Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by 24 runs in IPL 2024.

  • Mitchell Starc returned with impressive figures of 3.5-0-33-4.

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Venkatesh Iyer, Mitchell Starc drive KKR to win over MI in IPL 2024 (Image Source: Twitter)

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The clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium unfolded into an intense battle of wills, with the Knight Riders emerging victorious by a margin of 24 runs.

Venkatesh Iyer takes KKR to a competitive total

The Knight Riders, after being asked to bat first, set a target 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. However, a disciplined bowling effort from Mumbai’s Nuwan Thushara and Jasprit Bumrah restricted Kolkata to a total of 169 runs. Thushara and Bumrah claimed three wickets each, destabilizing Kolkata’s batting lineup.

Mitchell Starc produces match-winning show

In pursuit of 170 runs, Mumbai faced early setbacks, with their top-order failing to build substantial partnerships. Suryakumar Yadav exhibited resilience with a blistering knock of 56 runs off 35 balls, but lacked significant support from the middle order. Despite 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 impressive half-century provided Kolkata with a solid platform.
  • Nuwan Thushara (MI): His fiery spell of fast bowling rattled Kolkata’s batting lineup, claiming crucial wickets.
  • Mitchell Starc (KKR): Starc’s four-wicket haul inflicted substantial damage on Mumbai’ batting order, tipping the scales in favor of the Knight Riders.
  • Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Bumrah’s economical bowling and three crucial wickets kept Mumbai in contention.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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