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Ashwani Kumar, a 23-year-old left-arm pacer, made his big-stage debut with a record-breaking performance in the exciting MI vs. KKR match. He destroyed Kolkata’s batting order and helped Mumbai win handily. A Dream Debut for Ashwani Kumar: Ashwani Kumar, a 23-year-old left-arm bowler, stole the show with the greatest IPL debut stats of 4/24 in 3 overs. He won Player of the Match after dismissing Rahane, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, and Andre Russell. This early breakthrough set the stage for a relentless display of precision and aggression, leaving the opposing batsmen on edge throughout their innings.
MI won the toss, and KKR batted first. However, they were bowled out for 116 in 16.2 overs. Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar removed openers Sunil Narine (0) and Quinton de Kock (1) in the first two overs, respectively, giving the innings a bad start. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane (11) was dismissed on his first ball by debutant Ashwani Kumar, who made an instant impression. After seven overs, KKR was at 45/5 as the middle order collapsed, with Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer (3) falling cheaply. The tail and Andre Russell (caught off Ashwani) were unable to rally as MI’s bowlers dominated.
Match Overview:
In just 12.5 overs, the Mumbai Indians defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by a dominating 8 wickets after chasing down a small total of 117. With their first victory of the IPL 2025 season, MI moved up to sixth place in the standings, while KKR, with a net run rate of -1.426, fell to the bottom.
Post-Match:
While KKR’s championship defense suffered a setback with their second loss in three games, MI’s decisive victory signaled a comeback following two early defeats. Even without Jasprit Bumrah, MI’s bowling depth and batting prowess were on full display during the game.
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