May 3rd 2024.
In a thrilling Indian Premier League match held in Mumbai on Friday, Kolkata Knight Riders' bowlers put on a spectacular performance to defend a modest total and secure a 24-run victory over the home team Mumbai Indians. This was a significant win for KKR as it was their first victory over MI in Mumbai in the past 12 years.
KKR captain opted to bowl after winning the toss, a decision that proved to be wise as their star bowler Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stunning performance, leading the team to bowl out MI for a meager 169 runs. Sri Lankan medium pacer Nuwan Thushara also played a crucial role in breaking through MI's top-order, while Bumrah continued to dominate with his menacing deliveries. Even skipper Hardik Pandya contributed with two important wickets, adding to KKR's impressive bowling display.
KKR's batting performance was led by Venkatesh Iyer and Manish Pandey, who made significant contributions to take their team to a decent but sub-par total of 169 runs. However, MI struggled in their chase as they were bowled out for just 145 runs in 18.5 overs. While Suryakumar Yadav and Tim David put up a good fight, it was not enough to secure a victory for MI.
KKR's Mitchell Starc was the star bowler of the match, taking four wickets for 33 runs. Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell also made valuable contributions with two wickets each, playing a crucial role in KKR's victory.
In the end, KKR emerged as the victorious team, with a total score of 169 all out in 19.5 overs, while MI could only manage 145 runs in 18.5 overs. It was a thrilling match that kept the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end.
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