MI wonderful 8-wicket Win against KKR in an exciting match!!

Wankhede Stadium Sets the Stage for an Exciting Clash

The match between MI and KKR took place at Wankhede Stadium. This venue is known for its batting-friendly conditions. Also, The red-soil pitch has produced high-scores before. It favours aggressive stroke play. The ground’s dimensions add an extra layer of challenge for bowlers. For Example, with the shortest boundary measuring just 54 meters. With a smooth outfield and even bounce, the pitch was expected to assist batters significantly. However, bowling could still make a difference, and MI’s bowling unit ensured they capitalized on every opportunity.

KKR’s Batting Struggles Against MI’s Clinical Bowling

Mumbai witnessed a one-sided contest, yesterday. Not only, MI won the toss, But also, opting to bowl on a surface known for favoring batters worked for MI. Afterwards, KKR’s innings lost momentum as wickets kept falling. Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scored with 26 off 16 balls, while Ramandeep Singh managed 22 off 12. The rest of the lineup faltered against MI’s disciplined bowling. Ashwani Kumar led the attack with an impressive 4/24 in three overs. Hardik Pandya’s 1/10 in two overs favoured MI. With no partnerships, KKR collapsed for 116 in 16.2 overs.

Ryan Rickelton’s Steady Knock Guides MI to a Comfortable Win

Chasing a modest total, MI openers started with confidence. Ryan Rickelton anchored the chase with an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls, playing calculated shots. Suryakumar Yadav added the finishing touches with a 27 off just nine balls, accelerating the scoring rate.Afterwards, Andre Russell was the only KKR bowler to make an impact. He took up 2/35 in 2.5 overs. However, with such a small total, KKR’s bowlers had little margin for error. MI’s batters ensured there were no hiccups, sealing the win in just 12.5 overs with eight wickets in hand. This victory further strengthened MI’s position in the tournament.

Pitch Conditions and Expectations

The Wankhede surface was expected to favour batters. A layer of grass helped the ball come onto the bat smoothly. The red-soil pitch has historically supported high-scoring encounters. But MI’s bowlers really did well. The small boundary dimensions, especially the 54m shortest boundary.As a result, batters could clear the ropes with ease if they got into rhythm. KKR struggled against MI bowling. Also, MI executed their bowling perfectly.

Conclusion

Clearly, MI dominated both innings. Ashwani Kumar’s four-wicket haul costed heavily to KKR. Ryan Rickelton’s innings ensured a smooth chase. MI’s strategy worked to perfection, while KKR will need to rethink their approach moving forward.

	IPL	2025	POINTS	TABLE
Teams	Played Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	NR	Points	NRR	Last 5 Matches
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	2	2	0	0	0	4	+2.266	W-W
Delhi Capitals	2	2	0	0	0	4	+1.320	W-W
Lucknow Super Giants	2	1	1	0	0	2	+0.963	W-L
Gujarat Titans	2	1	1	0	0	0	+0.625	W-L
Punjab Kings	1	1	0	0	0	2	+0.550	W
Mumbai Indians	3	1	2	0	0	0	+0.309	W-L-L
Chennai Super Kings	3	1	2	0	0	2	-0.771	L-L-W
Sunrisers Hyderabad	3	1	2	0	0	2	-0.871	L-L-W
Rajasthan Royals	3	1	2	0	0	2	-1.112	W-L-L
Kolkata Knight Riders	3	1	2	0	0	2	-1.428	L-W-L