MI vs KKR: Mumbai Indians lose despite Jasprit Bumrah's sensational 5 for 10
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IPL 2022, MI vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by 52 runs to stay in the race for a berth in the playoffs. KKR scored 165 for 9 off their 20 overs and then bowled MI for 113 in 17.3 overs at the DY Patil Stadium on Monday.
Kolkata Knight Riders fought back after a heroic Jasprit Bumrah spell to win a crucial game on Monday. At the DY Patil Stadium, Bumrah had ripped apart the KKR batting line-up with figures of 5 for 10 off 4 overs, but they bounced back beautifully to secure victory.
KKR scored 165 for 9 off their 20 overs but MI could never really stage a challenge after losing Rohit Sharma early. Ishan Kishan scored his third half-century of the season but there was no other significant contribution and a three-wicket over from Pat Cummins dashed any hopes MI might have had.
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders, who made five changes to their team.
Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Sheldon Jackson, Pat Cummins and Varun Chakravarthy were included in the playing XI while the likes of Aaron Finch, Harshit Rana, Baba Indrajith, Shivam Mavi and Anukul Roy were dropped. This was a do-or-die match for KKR who had lost four successive games before tonight.
Venkatesh Iyer (gave KKR a flying start but they lost steam despite another blitz from Nitish Rana (43) who was sent up at No.3. However, they lost their way towards the end of their innings and were blown away by Jasprit Bumrah who finished with figures of 5 for 10 off 4 overs.
Mumbai Indians were chasing 166 for their third successive win of the season after Jasprit Bumrah's but they got off to a poor start. Rohit Sharma, who has endured a tough time with the bat in this year's IPL, was the first man to go for MI. There was a loud appeal from KKR for a catch behind the stumps off Tim Southee but the umpire turned it down.
Shreyas Iyer opted for the DRS and some spikes convinced the third umpire Rohit had nicked the ball. However, TV replays showed a clear gap between bat and ball and Rohit Sharma walked off the field visibly frustrated after KKR's review was upheld.
