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Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets RG Sharma starred with RG Sharma: 78 off 37 (6x4, 6x6).

Match Summary

Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in this T20 match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Mumbai.

Result: Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets

Toss: Mumbai Indians elected to field

Kolkata Knight Riders: 220/4 (20.0 overs)

Mumbai Indians: 224/4 (20.0 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

the team faced pressure in the 15th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 16th and 17th overs. Against the backdrop of Kolkata Knight Riders's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 10.75 (5 boundaries).

Scorecard Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders — 220/4 (20.0 overs)

AM Rahane 67 (40) [3x4, 5x6] SR: 167.5 — caught
A Raghuvanshi 51 (29) [6x4, 2x6] SR: 175.9 — caught
FH Allen 37 (17) [6x4, 2x6] SR: 217.6 — caught
RK Singh 33 (20) [4x4] SR: 165.0 — not out
C Green 18 (10) [1x4, 1x6] SR: 180.0 — caught
*...and 1 more*

SN Thakur 4-0-39-3 (Econ: 9.75)
HH Pandya 3-0-40-1 (Econ: 13.33)
M Markande 1-0-16-0 (Econ: 16.00)
JJ Bumrah 4-0-35-0 (Econ: 8.75)

Mumbai Indians — 224/4 (20.0 overs)

RD Rickelton 81 (43) [4x4, 8x6] SR: 188.4 — run out
RG Sharma 78 (37) [6x4, 6x6] SR: 210.8 — caught
Tilak Varma 20 (14) [4x4] SR: 142.9 — caught
HH Pandya 18 (11) [3x4] SR: 163.6 — not out
SA Yadav 16 (8) [3x4] SR: 200.0 — caught
*...and 1 more*

SP Narine 3-0-30-1 (Econ: 10.00)
B Muzarabani 3-0-34-1 (Econ: 11.33)
Kartik Tyagi 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
VG Arora 4-0-53-1 (Econ: 13.25)

The decisive phases of this contest were the 15th over.

Key Performers

🏏 RG Sharma: 78 off 37 (6x4, 6x6)
🏏 RD Rickelton: 81 off 43 (4x4, 8x6)
🏏 AM Rahane: 67 off 40 (3x4, 5x6)
🏏 A Raghuvanshi: 51 off 29 (6x4, 2x6)
🏏 FH Allen: 37 off 17 (6x4, 2x6)
🏏 RK Singh: 33 off 20 (4x4)

Turning Points

Partnership (over 0): 148-run partnership between RD Rickelton and RG Sharma from over 1
Wicket Cluster (over 14): Wicket cluster in overs 15-16 (SA Yadav, RD Rickelton)
Partnership (over 0): 69-run partnership between AM Rahane and FH Allen from over 1
Partnership (over 13): 60-run partnership between A Raghuvanshi and RK Singh from over 14

Innings Phases

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 78 runs, 1 wickets at 13.0 RPO
Middle (Ov 7-15): 89 runs, 2 wickets at 9.9 RPO
Death (Ov 16-20): 53 runs, 1 wickets at 10.6 RPO

Mumbai Indians:

Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 80 runs, 0 wickets at 13.3 RPO
Middle (Ov 7-15): 103 runs, 2 wickets at 11.4 RPO
Death (Ov 16-20): 41 runs, 2 wickets at 9.8 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Mumbai Indians:

SN Thakur 4-0-39-3 (Econ: 9.75)
HH Pandya 3-0-40-1 (Econ: 13.33)
M Markande 1-0-16-0 (Econ: 16.00)
JJ Bumrah 4-0-35-0 (Econ: 8.75)
TA Boult 4-0-38-0 (Econ: 9.50)
AM Ghazanfar 4-0-52-0 (Econ: 13.00)

Kolkata Knight Riders:

SP Narine 3-0-30-1 (Econ: 10.00)
B Muzarabani 3-0-34-1 (Econ: 11.33)
Kartik Tyagi 4-0-44-1 (Econ: 11.00)
VG Arora 4-0-53-1 (Econ: 13.25)
AS Roy 1.1-0-15-0 (Econ: 12.86)
CV Varun 4-0-48-0 (Econ: 12.00)

Conclusion

Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders — Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets. The victory was built on RG Sharma: 78 off 37 (6x4, 6x6). Kolkata Knight Riders posted 220/4 and Mumbai Indians replied with 224/4.

Mumbai Indians made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 13.67 (0w). Mumbai Indians performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 13: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Mumbai Indians put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 18: impact 1.00.

Execution Errors

Mumbai Indians faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 9.79 (5 boundaries). Against the backdrop of HH Pandya's the death overs difficulties, HH Pandya conceded at an economy of 13.3 in 3 overs.

Strategic Successes

Kolkata Knight Riders made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 14.0 (1w). Kolkata Knight Riders steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 66 runs (12.77 RPO).