The Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their nine-year long losing streak against the Mumbai Indians with a 24-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium. Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR picked up their 10th win against MI in the Indian Premier League, with the last one being back in 2012. Sunil Narine's four-wicket haul proved to be the difference maker as KKR now has two wins out of 11 games against MI at the Wankhede.
Kolkata Knight Riders Break Nine-Year Losing Streak Against Mumbai Indians
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) finally broke their nine-year losing streak against the Mumbai Indians (MI) with a convincing 24-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR picked up their first win over MI since 2012, snapping a frustrating run of defeats that had stretched to nine matches.
Match Highlights
KKR batted first and posted a competitive total of 165/9 in their 20 overs. Andre Russell led the way with an unbeaten 45 off just 25 balls, while Shreyas Iyer contributed 43 off 30. For MI, Ishan Kishan was the standout performer with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 54 runs.
In reply, MI were restricted to 141/6 in their 20 overs. Tilak Varma top-scored with 38 off 29, but the lack of support from his teammates ultimately proved costly. KKR's bowling attack was impressive, with Sunil Narine taking 4 wickets for just 19 runs.
Significance
The victory was a significant moment for KKR, who have struggled against MI in recent years. It snapped a run of nine consecutive defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL) against their rivals. The win also lifted KKR to fifth place in the IPL standings, while MI remain in ninth place.
Top 5 FAQs
1. When was the last time KKR defeated MI before Saturday's match? Answer: 2012
2. Who led KKR to victory on Saturday? Answer: Shreyas Iyer
3. Which bowler played a key role in KKR's victory? Answer: Sunil Narine
4. What is MI's current position in the IPL standings? Answer: Ninth place
5. What is the significance of KKR's victory? Answer: It snapped a nine-year losing streak against MI and lifted them to fifth place in the standings.
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