Mumbai Indians (MI) are on a roll, as they won three matches on a trot beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by a massive margin of 102 runs at the Eden Gardens. As a result, Mumbai jumps to the fourth spot with ten points from 11 games.
Meanwhile, batting first, Mumbai smashed hard, as they posted 210 runs on the board. Young Ishan Kishan took the attack to the opposition hammering a 21 ball-62 runs knock including five fours and six over boundaries.
Moreover, some late hitting by Ben Cutting ensured Mumbai goes past the 200-run mark.
In reply, however, Kolkata lost wickets at regular intervals, as they went short of the required run-rate. Mumbai bowlers bowled well as a unit back each other, as they restricted the host for a mere 108 runs.
Here is the players rating:
Suryakumar Yadav: (6/10)
Suryakumar Yadav‘s terrific form with the bat continues, as he once again provided a good start. His 36 runs at the beginning of the innings set the platform for the middle-orders to cash in. Moreover, his form will be crucial for Mumbai at this crucial juncture.
Evin Lewis: (4.5/10)
The Windies opener has struggled to capitalise on his starts throughout this tournament. Lewis departed after getting a good start scoring 18 off 13 balls. The Mumbai dugout will want an inform Lewis in the remaining fixtures.
Rohit Sharma (c): (5.5/10)
Skipper Rohit Sharma played a responsible knock holding one end tightly, as Ishan went all guns blazing. Sharma scored 36 runs off 31 balls, as he guided Mumbai to a massive total.
Hardik Pandya: (7/10)
Pandya chipped in with a quickfire 19 runs knock before returning with two for 16 in three overs. Meanwhile, Pandya has been in remarkable form and will hope to carry it forward.
Krunal Pandya: (7.5/10)
The senior of the Pandya brother’s has been exceptional for the Mumbai based side. He has contributed with both bat and ball throughout this season.
Krunal remained unbeaten on eight runs returning with two for 12 in 3.1 overs. His form will boost the MI camp, as the league approaches the business end.
Jean-Paul Duminy: (0/10)
The experienced all-rounder from South Africa had no role to play in this match. However, he will be keen to contribute to the team’s cause if he gets an opportunity.
Ishan Kishan (wk): (9/10)
Ishan Kishan was brilliant today with the bat, as he led the team from the front. The youngsters have had a brilliant edition, as it is one such occasion.
The southpaw hammered 62 runs off just 21 balls including five fours and six towering sixes. His form will be a huge boost for the Mumbai set with almost every game a do-or-die situation now.
Ben Cutting: (8/10)
The Australian all-rounder hammered the ball all-round the park, as Mumbai crossed the 200-run mark. Cutting played a little cameo of 24 runs off nine balls before chipping in with a crucial wicket.
Mitchell McClenaghan: (6/10)
The New Zealand seamer has been sensational since he came in as a replacement. He has been a consistent performer chipping in with crucial wickets. McClenaghan returned with one for 24 in his three overs and the Mumbai set up will want him to continue this run.
Mayank Markande: (6/10)
The young leg-spinner had an average game giving away 26 runs in his four overs claiming the lone wicket of Robin Uthappa. Meanwhile, this is a learning curve for the young spinner, and he will only grow in stature from here.
Jasprit Bumrah: (6.5/10)
Bumrah has finally started to found his areas right which will benefit the MI camp. Bumrah was one of top notch with the ball, as he bowled some tight line and length. Moreover, he returned with for in his full quota.
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