In a rain-shortened IPL encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders secured their spot in the playoffs with a remarkable 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Spin wizards Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s downfall, restricting them to a modest total. Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive 42 off 21 balls set the tone for KKR’s innings, while Piyush Chawla’s 2/38 played a key role in Mumbai’s bowling effort. Ishan Kishan’s initial aggression propelled Mumbai’s chase, but Narine’s skillful bowling and support from Chakravarthy and Andre Russell tilted the balance in KKR’s favor. Despite valiant efforts from Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, Mumbai’s batters fell short as KKR’s spin duo proved too formidable. With this triumph, KKR solidified their position at the top of the IPL standings, while MI remained in ninth place and will aim to salvage some pride in their final match.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have emerged victorious in a rain-hit game against Mumbai Indians (MI), securing their spot in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This marks the first time since 2021 that KKR has qualified for the playoffs and the first time since 2014 that they have secured a double win against MI.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their spot in the playoffs of IPL 2024 with an 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) at Eden Gardens. KKR’s comprehensive performance featured impressive batting and bowling, accumulating 18 points in 12 matches. Mumbai, already eliminated, suffered their ninth loss in a forgettable season. Jasprit Bumrah of MI reclaimed the Purple Cap from Harshal Patel, taking his wicket tally to 20, equalling MI legend Lasith Malinga in the all-time list.
Venkatesh Iyer and Sourav Ganguly’s advice lead Kolkata Knight Riders to victory over Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by 24 runs in their IPL 2024 fixture on Saturday, with Venkatesh Iyer playing a key role in the win. Iyer scored his highest score of the season, 70 runs off 52 balls, and shared a crucial partnership with Manish Pandey. He also lauded Sourav Ganguly’s advice after the game, saying that it helped him improve his batting approach.
North Elm Avenue in Jackson, Michigan will be closed starting Thursday morning, April 25th, due to a sinkhole. The closure will start at 7 a.m. and will affect the stretch of North Elm Avenue between East Ganson and East North Street. The closure is necessary to allow the Jackson Department of Public Works to safely repair the sinkhole, which has appeared at the intersection of North Elm Avenue and Leroy Street. The cause of the sinkhole is still being determined and will be investigated once the street is closed and repairs can begin. During the closure, access to homes and businesses in the affected area will be maintained. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes while the repairs are being made, which are expected to be completed by Friday morning.
Hardik Pandya, the dynamic Indian all-rounder, has achieved the milestone of playing 100 matches for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya reached this milestone during MI’s match against the Rajasthan Royals on April 22, 2024, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With this achievement, Pandya joins an elite group of six cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, and Ambati Rayudu, who have played 100 matches for MI.