IPL 2026: KKR's Kartik Tyagi calls Jasprit Bumrah 'GOAT' after match

KKR pacer Kartik Tyagi posed with 'GOAT' Jasprit Bumrah after KKR's win over MI. Batting first, MI set a target of 148. Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell's knocks ensured KKR chased it down, keeping their playoff hopes alive and kicking.

Kartik Tyagi's 'GOAT' Moment with Jasprit Bumrah

Following Kolkata Knight Riders' clash against Mumbai Indians at the iconic Eden Gardens on Wednesday, KKR pacer Kartik Tyagi posed with speedster Jasprit Bumrah for pictures. Bumrah even gave him his signed jersey. Expressing happiness over his personal interaction with "GOAT" Bumrah, Kartik on Instagram wrote, "In the frame with the GOAT. [ IPL 2026 , KKR ]."

KKR Restricts MI to 147

Coming to the match, KKR opted to bowl first after winning the toss. It was a scorching cameo of 32* in 18 balls, with three fours and two sixes from Corbin Bosch, which took MI to 147/8 in 20 overs, with Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi and Cameron Green picking up two wickets each.

Pandey, Powell Guide KKR to Victory

In the chase, Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell (40 in 30 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) top-scored as KKR chased the target in 18.5 overs with four wickets left.

KKR's Playoff Dream Stays Alive

With this win, their sixth in the previous seven games, KKR keep their playoff dream alive and kicking. With six wins and losses each and a no result, KKR are in sixth place in the points table. MI is in ninth place with four wins and nine losses.

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