IPL 2021, MI vs KKR LIVE UPDATES: Kolkata wins by 7 wickets, rises to 4th

IPL 2021, MI vs KKR LIVE UPDATES: Commentary, result, winner-ayh

Mumbai Indians is all set to take on Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021 in Abu Dhabi, as the latter eyes an upset win over the defending champion. Catch all the live updates here.

10:57 PM IST

KKR wins by 7 wickets

KKR secured a sensational seven-wicket win over MI. Morgan was the final man to depart in the 15th over for seven to Bumrah, but it barely made any difference, while Tripathi's unbeaten knock of 74 was highly commendable. Meanwhile, KKR has risen to the fourth spot. Read full report here....

Morgan c Boult b Bumrah 7 (8). KKR 159/3 (15.1). Batting: Rahul Tripathi 74 (42), Nitish Rana 5 (2).

10:43 PM IST

Venkatesh falls for 59 to Bumrah

Venkatesh's glorious innings came to an end with Bumrah cleaning him up. However, he managed to attain his maiden IPL half-century in the process, as KKr has nearly got the job done.

Venkatesh b Bumrah 53 (30). KKR 128/2 (12). Batting: Rahul Tripathi 55 (31), Eoin Morgan 0 (2).

10:23 PM IST

KKR batsmen continue the onslaught

There seems to be just no stopping to the KKR batsmen as Iyer and Tripathi continue their onslaught. KKR needs 59 off 66 now.

KKR 97/1 (9). Batting: Venkatesh Iyer 46 (22), Rahul Tripathi 36 (23).

10:10 PM IST

KKR races on with a successful powerplay

KKR continues to race towards the target after a successful powerplay session, thanks to Venkatesh's sheer determination here. But, the real test begins now, in the post-PP session.

KKR 63/1 (6). Batting: Venkatesh Iyer 33 (15), Rahul Tripathi 16 (12).

10:01 PM IST

Gill falls for 13 to Bumrah

The KKR openers are off to a flying start before Bumrah got rid of Gill in the third over. Nonetheless, Iyer and Tripathi are at it, as MI looks in trouble, for now.

Gill b Bumrah 13 (9). KKR 48/1 (4). Batting: Venkatesh Iyer 30 (11), Rahul Tripathi 5 (4).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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9:29 PM IST

KKR needs 156 to win

MI managed to finish on 155/6, with a couple of wickets falling in the final over. Pollard and Krunal were the final men to depart for 21 and 12, respectively.

Pollard run out (Morgan/Ferguson) 21 (15), Krunal c Venkatesh b Ferguson 12 (9). MI 155/6 (20). Batting: Saurabh Tiwary 5 (2), Adam Milne 1 (1).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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9:14 PM IST

MI loses fourth as Kishan departs

Kishan is the latest to depart, for just 14, as pacer Ferguson forces him to go big, only to be brilliantly caught by Russell. Nevertheless, MI is still eyeing past 150, with Pollard and Krunal out in the middle.

Kishan c Russell b Ferguson 14 (13). MI 139/4 (18). Batting: Kieron Pollard 20 (11), Krunal Pandya 3 (4).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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8:54 PM IST

Krishna strikes twice, de Kock dismissed for 55

MI has lost its second, as Suryakumar has fallen for just five to pacer Krishna in the 13th over, after edging it behind to Karthik off a fine cutting delivery. In the meantime, de Kock scored his 16th IPL half-century before falling to the same man in the 15th over for 55.

Suryakumar c Karthik b Prasidh 5 (10), de Kock c Narine b Prasidh 55 (42). MI 106/3 (15). Batting: Ishan Kishan 7 (8), Kieron Pollard 0 (1).

8:31 PM IST

Rohit departs for 33

Rohit is the first man to be dismissed, as mystery spinner Narine makes him go big and hand an easy one to Gill at long-on. KKR might have slowed down the run pace a bit, but it's far from done.

Rohit c Gill b Narine 33 (30). MI 89/1 (12). Batting: Quinton de Kock 47 (33), Suryakumar Yadav 5 (0).

8:17 PM IST

MI openers continue onslaught

The openers continue to pile pressure on the KKR bowlers, as the pitch looks a good one to bat. How long before KKR manages to get a breakthrough?

MI 77/0 (9). Batting: Rohit Sharma 33 (29), Quinton de Kock 41 (25).

7:57 PM IST

MI openers ante up

The openers seem to be increasing their intensity, having gone after the KKR overs in the final three overs of the powerplay. With no success, KKR has taken a time-out at the end of the PP.

MI 56/0 (6). Batting: Rohit Sharma 27 (20), Quinton de Kock 27 (16).

7:44 PM IST

MI openers off to steady start

Currently, it has been a steady start by the MI openers, with both Rohit and de Kock playing in a composed fashion. The KKR bowlers have also refrained from giving enough room to the openers. Meanwhile, Rohit has scored 1,000 runs against KKR, becomeing the first in the IPL to do so against a particualr side.

MI 16/0 (3). Batting: Rohit Sharma 13 (12), Quinton de Kock 6 (6).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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7:01 PM IST

Toss report

Toss: KKR has won the toss and opted to field.

Eoin Morgan: We are going to bowl first. It worked in the first game, and we are going for the same formula. Not getting complacent, and sport has the knack to bite you in the backside. We have kept the same side.

Rohit Sharma: Feeling good, looking forward to the game. Just one change; Anmol, who played so well, unfortunately, misses out. Not a lot, to be honest. Certain basics of cricket that was missed, we need to do right. We have spoken about it, and hopefully, we can execute it today. It is an excellent positive to have, but I understand that every day is a new day. T20 is a format that you have to be good at on that particular day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Playing XI
KKR:
Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy and Prasidh Krishna.
MI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

6:38 PM IST

Quick preview

Good evening! Hello and welcome to Asianet Newsable's live coverage of Match 34 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 between defending champion Mumbai Indians and former champion Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It would be a crucial tie, especially for KKR, as a win would allow it to continue to be in contention for the playoffs.

MI requires three to four more wins to seal its berth in the playoffs, while it is placed fourth in the table. KKR, on the other hand, is ranked sixth, winning just three of its seven games, and needs to win almost every game hereon to qualify for the playoffs.

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LIVE SCORECARD: IPL 2021 - MI vs KKR

The two sides have met each other on 29 occasions, while MI has a lead of 22-6. Three games have been played between them in UAE, and all of them have been in Abu Dhabi, where MI is leading 2-1.

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi's weather will be hot again, with the temperature expected to be around 36 degrees and 48% humidity. The track is likely to be slower, but the side winning the toss could opt to chase. Read full preview here....

Catch all the IPL 2021 updates here

"

Probable XI
MI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sourabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard (vc), Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah and Adam Milne.
KKR: Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy and Prasidh Krishna.

NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona

11:34 PM IST:

KKR secured a sensational seven-wicket win over MI. Morgan was the final man to depart in the 15th over for seven to Bumrah, but it barely made any difference, while Tripathi's unbeaten knock of 74 was highly commendable. Meanwhile, KKR has risen to the fourth spot. Read full report here....

Morgan c Boult b Bumrah 7 (8). KKR 159/3 (15.1). Batting: Rahul Tripathi 74 (42), Nitish Rana 5 (2).

10:45 PM IST:

Venkatesh's glorious innings came to an end with Bumrah cleaning him up. However, he managed to attain his maiden IPL half-century in the process, as KKr has nearly got the job done.

Venkatesh b Bumrah 53 (30). KKR 128/2 (12). Batting: Rahul Tripathi 55 (31), Eoin Morgan 0 (2).

10:25 PM IST:

There seems to be just no stopping to the KKR batsmen as Iyer and Tripathi continue their onslaught. KKR needs 59 off 66 now.

KKR 97/1 (9). Batting: Venkatesh Iyer 46 (22), Rahul Tripathi 36 (23).

10:26 PM IST:

KKR continues to race towards the target after a successful powerplay session, thanks to Venkatesh's sheer determination here. But, the real test begins now, in the post-PP session.

KKR 63/1 (6). Batting: Venkatesh Iyer 33 (15), Rahul Tripathi 16 (12).

10:03 PM IST:

The KKR openers are off to a flying start before Bumrah got rid of Gill in the third over. Nonetheless, Iyer and Tripathi are at it, as MI looks in trouble, for now.

Gill b Bumrah 13 (9). KKR 48/1 (4). Batting: Venkatesh Iyer 30 (11), Rahul Tripathi 5 (4).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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9:30 PM IST:

MI managed to finish on 155/6, with a couple of wickets falling in the final over. Pollard and Krunal were the final men to depart for 21 and 12, respectively.

Pollard run out (Morgan/Ferguson) 21 (15), Krunal c Venkatesh b Ferguson 12 (9). MI 155/6 (20). Batting: Saurabh Tiwary 5 (2), Adam Milne 1 (1).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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9:15 PM IST:

Kishan is the latest to depart, for just 14, as pacer Ferguson forces him to go big, only to be brilliantly caught by Russell. Nevertheless, MI is still eyeing past 150, with Pollard and Krunal out in the middle.

Kishan c Russell b Ferguson 14 (13). MI 139/4 (18). Batting: Kieron Pollard 20 (11), Krunal Pandya 3 (4).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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8:56 PM IST:

MI has lost its second, as Suryakumar has fallen for just five to pacer Krishna in the 13th over, after edging it behind to Karthik off a fine cutting delivery. In the meantime, de Kock scored his 16th IPL half-century before falling to the same man in the 15th over for 55.

Suryakumar c Karthik b Prasidh 5 (10), de Kock c Narine b Prasidh 55 (42). MI 106/3 (15). Batting: Ishan Kishan 7 (8), Kieron Pollard 0 (1).

8:33 PM IST:

Rohit is the first man to be dismissed, as mystery spinner Narine makes him go big and hand an easy one to Gill at long-on. KKR might have slowed down the run pace a bit, but it's far from done.

Rohit c Gill b Narine 33 (30). MI 89/1 (12). Batting: Quinton de Kock 47 (33), Suryakumar Yadav 5 (0).

8:20 PM IST:

The openers continue to pile pressure on the KKR bowlers, as the pitch looks a good one to bat. How long before KKR manages to get a breakthrough?

MI 77/0 (9). Batting: Rohit Sharma 33 (29), Quinton de Kock 41 (25).

8:18 PM IST:

The openers seem to be increasing their intensity, having gone after the KKR overs in the final three overs of the powerplay. With no success, KKR has taken a time-out at the end of the PP.

MI 56/0 (6). Batting: Rohit Sharma 27 (20), Quinton de Kock 27 (16).

8:21 PM IST:

Currently, it has been a steady start by the MI openers, with both Rohit and de Kock playing in a composed fashion. The KKR bowlers have also refrained from giving enough room to the openers. Meanwhile, Rohit has scored 1,000 runs against KKR, becomeing the first in the IPL to do so against a particualr side.

MI 16/0 (3). Batting: Rohit Sharma 13 (12), Quinton de Kock 6 (6).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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7:10 PM IST:

Toss: KKR has won the toss and opted to field.

Eoin Morgan: We are going to bowl first. It worked in the first game, and we are going for the same formula. Not getting complacent, and sport has the knack to bite you in the backside. We have kept the same side.

Rohit Sharma: Feeling good, looking forward to the game. Just one change; Anmol, who played so well, unfortunately, misses out. Not a lot, to be honest. Certain basics of cricket that was missed, we need to do right. We have spoken about it, and hopefully, we can execute it today. It is an excellent positive to have, but I understand that every day is a new day. T20 is a format that you have to be good at on that particular day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Playing XI
KKR:
Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy and Prasidh Krishna.
MI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

6:42 PM IST:

Good evening! Hello and welcome to Asianet Newsable's live coverage of Match 34 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 between defending champion Mumbai Indians and former champion Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It would be a crucial tie, especially for KKR, as a win would allow it to continue to be in contention for the playoffs.

MI requires three to four more wins to seal its berth in the playoffs, while it is placed fourth in the table. KKR, on the other hand, is ranked sixth, winning just three of its seven games, and needs to win almost every game hereon to qualify for the playoffs.

"

LIVE SCORECARD: IPL 2021 - MI vs KKR

The two sides have met each other on 29 occasions, while MI has a lead of 22-6. Three games have been played between them in UAE, and all of them have been in Abu Dhabi, where MI is leading 2-1.

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi's weather will be hot again, with the temperature expected to be around 36 degrees and 48% humidity. The track is likely to be slower, but the side winning the toss could opt to chase. Read full preview here....

Catch all the IPL 2021 updates here

"

Probable XI
MI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sourabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard (vc), Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah and Adam Milne.
KKR: Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy and Prasidh Krishna.

NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona