IPL 2025, MI vs KKR: Mumbai Indians Bowlers Put Kolkata Knight Riders on the Backfoot

A Topsy-Turvy First Inning for Kolkata Knight Riders

The Kolkata Knight Riders found themselves in a spot of trouble right from the outset in their first inning against Mumbai Indians . The match kicked off with Trent Boult's mesmerizing bowling performance, sending Kolkata's batting lineup in disarray.

Early Setbacks

Kolkata started their innings with a setback as Sunil Narine faced a two-ball duck, bowled clean by Boult's brilliant delivery and was soon followed by Quinton de Kock who fell prey to Deepak Chahar, scoring just 1 run. By the end of the second over, Kolkata were reeling at 2/2.

Raghuvanshi's Arrival

Amidst early jitters, Angkrish Raghuvanshi gave them a glimmer of hope smashing two boundaries off Deepak Chahar in the second over.

• Beautifully timed flick shots, one through mid-wicket, another through covers

However, his resilience couldn't change Kolkata's fate for long. Raghuvanshi did manage to send one over the boundary for a six off Ashwani Kumar in the 3rd over, before being caught at deep mid-wicket by Naman Dhir at Hardik Pandya's bowling at 45/5.

Pandey and Singh Stabilize

Rinku Singh and Manish Pandey tried to stabilize Kolkata's innings after pivotal blows. Pandey's attacking play, including a six in the 7.3 overs off Kumar’s bowling, added crucial runs to the score. The team then took the strategic time-out at 65/5 after 9 overs.

• Rinku Singh’s invincible six over long-off
• Manish Pandey’s crucial boundaries and smart singles

The tailenders did show brief resistance, but Mumbai's bowlers kept pecking away at the wickets. By the 10th over Kolkata’s score read 69/5.

Key Moments

• 3.3 Overs - V Iyer dropped on 0 by M Santner
• 4.6 Overs - V Iyer dropped on 3 by A Kumar
• Mandatory Powerplay (1-6): Kolkata 41/4
• 6.6 Overs - Angkrish Raghuvanshi out at 26
• 7.3 Overs - Kolkata 52/5
• Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 65/5 in 9.0 overs

The Bowling Show

Mumbai's bowling was the highlight, with Boult and Chahar taking early wickets. Boult’s precise deliveries and Chahar’s clever variations kept the pressure relentless on KKR.

MI vs KKR IPL Live Score: 10 overs

KKR are tottering at 69/5. They are in serious trouble at the moment as their half of the side are back in the hut.

Manish Pandey and Rinku Singh are in the middle. KKE need a big partnership between the two batters.