The only previous time KKR defeated Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium was in 2012, when Sunil Narine took 4/15 in a 32-run victory.It took 12 years for KKR to beat Mumbai Indians in their own den.
After bowling KKR out for 169, Mumbai Indians couldn’t capitalise on Suryakumar Yadav’s fighting 56 off 35 deliveries, falling short at 145.
This marks just the fourth time in 33 head-to-head contests that Mumbai Indians have been bowled out against KKR.
“I mean obviously in the batting inning, we couldn’t form partnerships and in T20s if you don’t form partnerships, you won’t score well.. Not much, there are a lot of questions but that will take some time to answer but for now, not much to say,” Pandya said after the match.
“The bowlers did a fantastic job, the wicket got a little better after the first innings, the dew came on. We will go through the game and see what could we have done better. You keep fighting, that is what I tell to myself, never leave the battlefield, tough days come but good also come here, it’s challenging but challenges make you better,” the MI skipper said.
With this win, KKR have strengthened their position at second spot with 14 points. KKR, the two-time IPL champions, have 7 wins and 3 defeats in 10 matches in the tournament so far.