After two consecutive defeats against KKR in the previous IPL season, Mumbai Indians (MI) bounced back emphatically with a clinical 8-wicket win at Wankhede.
💥 Ryan Rickelton (62 off 41)* anchored MI’s chase, smashing 4 fours and 5 sixes, ensuring his team cruised to victory in just 12.5 overs.
🔥 Key Highlights of MI’s Batting:
✅ 46-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma (13) and Rickelton
✅ Will Jacks (16) & Rickelton added 45 runs for the 2nd wicket
✅ Suryakumar Yadav (27 off 9 balls)* provided the finishing touch with an explosive cameo
🚀 MI’s Chase at a Glance:
- Rohit Sharma (13) fell to Andre Russell, but Rickelton kept attacking.
- Jacks (16) supported him before Russell took his second wicket.
- Suryakumar Yadav (27* off 9) sealed the deal in style.
Ashwani Kumar Shines on Debut as KKR Crumble to 116
🟠 KKR’s Batting Struggles:
- Sunil Narine (0) & Quinton de Kock (1) fell inside 2 overs.
- Ajinkya Rahane (11) & Venkatesh Iyer (3) departed early, leaving KKR struggling at 37/4 in the powerplay.
- Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi (26 off 16) was the only batter who looked comfortable.
- Manish Pandey (19) & Rinku Singh (17) tried to stabilize the innings, but MI’s bowlers kept striking.
- Andre Russell (5) fell to Ashwani Kumar, while Ramandeep Singh’s 22 off 12 was the only late resistance.
🔥 Ashwani Kumar’s Record-Breaking Debut:
✅ 4/24 – First Indian bowler to take a 4-wicket haul on IPL debut
✅ Wickets: Rahane (11), Rinku Singh (17), Manish Pandey (19), Andre Russell (5)
💥 MI’s Bowling Performance:
- Ashwani Kumar (4/24) – Player of the Match
- Deepak Chahar (2/19) & Trent Boult (1/23) struck early
- Hardik Pandya (1/20) & Mitchell Santner (1/16) chipped in
What’s Next for KKR?
🔴 Concerns for KKR:
❌ Batting collapse – No big partnerships
❌ Sunil Narine’s poor outing – 0 runs & 32 runs conceded in 3 overs
❌ Too dependent on Russell & Rinku
🟣 KKR will need to bounce back quickly in their next match to avoid falling behind in the IPL 2025 standings.
Match Summary
🏏 Kolkata Knight Riders: 116 all out (16.5 overs)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi 26 (16), Ramandeep Singh 22 (12)
- Ashwani Kumar 4/24, Deepak Chahar 2/19
🏏 Mumbai Indians: 121/2 (12.5 overs)
- Ryan Rickelton 62 (41)**, Suryakumar Yadav 27 (9)
- Andre Russell 2/35