The Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Mumbai Indians by 18 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, becoming the first team to qualify for the IPL playoffs in the 2024 season. Shreyas Iyer's KKR put up a total of 157/7, with help from key batters and spinners who proved to be problematic for Mumbai's chase. Despite a cameo from Hardik Pandya, Mumbai struggled to keep up and Rohit Sharma's struggles at Eden Gardens continued. With this win, KKR secures their spot in the playoffs while concerns rise for Mumbai and Rohit's form. In a crucial moment, Andre Russell's clever plan to bowl away from the bat ultimately led to the dismissal of MI's talisman, Suryakumar Yadav.
Venkatesh Iyer and Varun Chakravarthy shine as Kolkata Knight Riders outplay Mumbai Indians in a rain-hit match at Eden Gardens. Despite early struggles, Kolkata was able to post a competitive total and then restrict Mumbai to a below-par score, thanks to impressive performances from their players. With this win, Kolkata becomes the first team to qualify for the playoffs this season.
The much-anticipated match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was delayed by rain, resulting in a shortened game of 16 overs. With Kolkata needing a win to secure a spot in the playoffs, the pressure was on as their openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt got dismissed early. However, Venkatesh Iyer's valiant efforts with a 21-ball 42 helped KKR post a competitive total of 157/7. The match is poised to bring some explosive action as Mumbai Indians look to finish their campaign on a high.
In a crucial match 51 of IPL 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders traveled to the Wankhede stadium to take on the reigning champions Mumbai Indians. After a disastrous start, KKR struggled to 169 runs thanks to a strong fightback by substitute Manish Pandey and opener Venkatesh Iyer, who scored an impressive 70 runs and set up a competitive total. In response, Jasprit Bumrah's excellent bowling in the death overs helped MI restrict KKR and grab their 50th wicket at Wankhede in IPL.