KKR vs MI 51st IPL 2024 Match, 3rd May’24
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Introduction
Another electrifying match between KKR vs MI but who won yesterday IPL Match, lets find out in this article. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is off to an electrifying start, with every match delivering edge-of-the-seat action and nail-biting finishes. In the recent clash between two cricketing powerhouses, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squared off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-stakes encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats. Let’s dive into the thrilling showdown between KKR and MI, analyzing the key moments, standout performances, and the factors that led to KKR’s victory.
Match Overview
The stage was set at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on 3rd May’24 for 51st match of IPL 2024 between KKR and MI as they locked horns in a battle of skill, strategy, and determination. Both teams boasted formidable lineups, with star players ready to showcase their talent on the grand stage of the IPL. The stage was all set for another blockbuster match for fans to enjoy. With MI playing at their home ground they had an added advantage of local crowd cheering them and playing condition in their favor where as KKR is playing brilliantly this season from the word go so they are no less a competitor to fight with. Lets check out who won this battle.
KKR Top Order Failure Yesterday
Batting first, with 57/5 in 6.1 over KKR was in deep trouble in the initial stages of match because of exceptional bowling by Nuwan Thusara taking 3 wickets. In the middle order Venkatesh Iyer and Munish Pandey came to rescue as they both had a partnership of 83 runs taking the total to 140 in 16.2 overs. Later Venkatesh Iyer took charge and scored 70 runs ending KKR innings at 169 all out in 19.5 overs. KKR scored a respectable total leaving all at their bowlers to help win this match now in front of MI.
MI Fights Back but Fails
Chasing a score of 170 to win MI was also trapped in same situation with 71/6 in 11.2 overs putting the whole team under pressure of chasing 99 runs in 54 balls with 4 wickets in hand. Only Surya Kumar Yadav was able to perform to an extend scoring 56 of 35 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. At a score of 120 Surya Kumar Yadav got out and then there was no savior. The whole team got out at 145 runs loosing the match by 24 runs with 7 balls to spare. Excellent bowling performance by all KKR bowlers be it Mitchell Starc the most expensive IPL Player, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Naraine and Andrew Russell.
Conclusion- Who Won Yesterday IPL Match
It was a fighting match between both teams and early wickets hit both of them badly, KKR was able to get out of this condition because of partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Munish Pandey helping them score 169 in their innings but MI lacked that partnership and fell like leaves in this match. Surya Kumar Yaday tried making it a fight but failed as no one stood on the other end for long leading MI to loose the match. Below is the match summary.
Match Summary
———————————————Knight Riders- 169 (19.5)——————————————–
Venkatesh Iyer 70 (52) Jasprit Bumrah 3/18 (3.5)
Manish Pandey 42 (31) Nuwan Thusara 3/42 (4)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi 13 (6) Hardik Pandya 2/44 (4)
———————————————Mumbai Indians- 145 (18.5)—————————————–
Suryakumar Yadav 56 (35) Mitchell Starc 4/33 (3.5)
Tim David 24 (20) Varun Chakaravarthy 2/22 (4)
Ishan Kishan 13 (7) Sunil Naraine 2/22 (4)
Toss:- MI won the toss and decided to bowl
Stadium:- Wankhade Starium, Mumbai
Man of the Match:- Venkatesh Iyer
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