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:
Images that you can hear from the West Coast to the East! 😳 pic.twitter.com/tKW4OoZweL
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 3, 2024
The emotions, the delight, the smiles tell how important this win was for @KKRiders!! A win at Wankhede after 12 years! Absolutely brilliant bowling from Mitchell Starc and co.#MIvKKR
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 3, 2024
What a win from KKR on a below par score at the wankhede.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 3, 2024
Mitchell Starc with the final wicket for @KKRiders 💪
Watch the recap on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/aUz2emSPdV
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 3, 2024
Today’s MI v KKR match at Wankhede is only the fourth in IPL history where all 20 wickets fell in over 1076 matches!
DC v RR, Nagpur 2010
KKR v RCB, Eden Gardens 2017
MI v SRH, Wankhede 2018
KKR v MI, Eden Gardens 2024 #KKRvMI— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 3, 2024
KKR get the better of MI in Wankhede 👊#MIvKKR #ipl2024
Scorecard: https://t.co/lwsgWBQ4O6 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/0OtrZ6pw77— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 3, 2024
Mitchell Starc tonight:
First 2 overs – 1/23.
Last 2 overs – 3/10.– VINTAGE STARC FOR KKR..!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ipk3bYEAn8
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 3, 2024
4 WICKETS FOR MITCHELL STARC, HE IS BACK WITH A BANG….!!!!
– Form is temporary but Class is always permanent 🌟 pic.twitter.com/lFsX5rEk54
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 3, 2024
Mitchell Starc’s IPL transformation is a slap in the face to all the haters. From laughing stock to lethal weapon, he’s shown the world what real grit looks like. Gambhir’s 20 odd crore bet turned out to be Pure genius.#MIvsKKR #MIvKKR
pic.twitter.com/ysAnaZhxMv— Satan (@Scentofawoman10) May 3, 2024
It wasn’t meant to be 💔#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/GRbiXmx0O0
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 3, 2024