In the fifth encounter of the Indian Premier League 2021, KKR vs MI, the defending champions restricted Kolkata Knight Riders to 142/7 to register a 10-run victory in Chennai.
KKR sent their openers Nitish Rana and Shubham Gill who added 72 runs to give a solid start to their innings, however, their mini-collapse in the death overs turn around the game in favors of Mumbai Indians. Earlier, Andre Russel took 5 for 15 in just two overs and set the record of best bowling figure after surpassing Harshal Patel’s 5 for 27 against Mumbai Indians. Russel’s 5 for 15 helped his team to bowled Mumbai Indians out for 152 in 20 overs. Sent in the filed to bat, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav added 76 runs for the second wicket to steady MI after the early blow.
Later on, in the post match interview, the KKR skipper, Eoin Morgan said,
“Yes, disappointing to lose. Played some really good cricket for most parts of the game, we looked comfortable in the chase, but they are strong team, came back well and sad that it didn’t work out for us. Made a few mistakes, will need to sort it out.”
However, after the incredible encounter, twitter reactions couldn’t be stopped. Check out the twitter reactions for KKR vs MI match:
There is a reason @mipaltan is a champion team. To hold their nerve in a finish like that is special. I thought we saw the best of two fantastic captains today.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 13, 2021
MI to KKR- Dekha aapne laparwahi ka.natija.
To defend 31 from 30 balls with 7 wickets of the opposition in hand is something which not many sides can defend. Brilliant bowling display from @mipaltan .#MIvsKKR pic.twitter.com/dIdd603wKL— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 13, 2021
Disappointing performance. to say the least @KKRiders apologies to all the fans!
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 13, 2021
Kolkata couldn’t have lost this one. No way #KKRvsMI #IPL2021
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 13, 2021
Russell. Russell
in bowling in batting pic.twitter.com/xW812592sr— aqqu (@aqqu___) April 13, 2021
#KKRvsMI
After Watching Andre Russell Today's Innings.KKR Fans To Russell: pic.twitter.com/Grvmq2H89u
— Amardweep Shah🇮🇳 (@sanskariamar) April 13, 2021
Andre Russel while doing:-
#KKRvsMI
Bowling. Batting pic.twitter.com/tt0aXfoeZu— Archit (@Cyber_Altruist) April 13, 2021
Is there a better IPL captain than #RohithSharma under pressure and I am not talking about 5 trophies. Incredibly #MumbaiIndians Unbelievable game #KKRvsMI #MIvsKKR
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 13, 2021
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“If Rohit Sharma doesn't become India's captain, it's our loss, not Rohit's,” @ImRo45 #KKRvsMI #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/Rzp5rcWDR9
— Ravinder dahiya (@ravinder8594) April 13, 2021
This win will help #MI to start dominating the #IPL again. Champion team for a reason! 👏👏👏👏👏#IPL2021 #MI #KKRvsMI
— Dhaya Alagiri (@dhayaalagiri) April 13, 2021
Artist behind the Unbelievable Win. @ImRo45 🙌#KKRvsMI #RohitSharma @mipaltan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/Iva7AxbuUj
— Rohitian 4Ever (@Rohitian_4Ever) April 13, 2021
