betvisa cricketTwitter reactions: Rahul Tripathi, Venkatesh Iyer steer KKR to dominating win over MI – IPL 2021

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Here is how Twitter reacted

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) comprehensively defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) in th💮e 34t🍸h Match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thur൲sday.

The Knight Riders continued from where they left in the previous game, dominating the proceedings throughout the course of the match. With the victory, KKR also replaced MI f🍌rom the 4th position in the points table.

Chasing the target of 156, the two-time champions started tremendously as Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer gave their side a flying start. The duo added 40 runs in just three overs for the opening wicket before Jasprit Bumrah broke the attacking partnership by removing Gi🦹ll for 13 runs.

But Iyer kept on tickling the scoreboard and soon reached the first half-century of his IPL career. He formed a crucial 88 runs partnership for the second wicket with Rahul Tripathi. Iyer fell for 53, but T𝄹ripathi continued his aggression.

Tripathi also scored a fifty and took his side over the finish lin𓂃e by smashing unbeaten 74 runs off just 42 balls. The right-handed batter slammed eight fours and three sixes during his match-winning knock.

Earlier, Mumbai posted 155/6 on the scoreboard in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Quinton de Kock shined with the willow and scored a crucial 55 from 42 deliveries with 4 fours and three sixes. Captain Rohit Sharma also made a valuable contribu✃tion of 33 off 30 balls, including four boundarie🔯s.

However, the middle-order failed to capitalise on the impressive start. Suryakumar Yadav (5), Ishan Kishan (14), Kieron Pollard (21), and Krunal Pandya (12) could not add vital runs down the order.

For KKR, the pace duo of Lockie Ferguson (2/27) and Prasidh Krishna (2/43) picked up two wickets each. Varun Chakravarthy was the least expensive bo🐼wler for his side, conceding only 22 runs in his q♒uota of 4 overs.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

The before the break were unrecognisable f♋rom this team. They are in serious contention ꦓnow for a play-off spot
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

Suddenly, ♚KKR is a serious contender for play-off after two wins in a row. But, it is unusual for MI to see that , and brothers not contributing enough.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)

Venkatesh Iyer. Wow!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj)

Here's how the Points Table looks after Match 34 👇
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)

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The last time an opponent chasing a target of 150+ won easily vs Mumbai Indians was when Deccan Chargers (155/0 in 12 overs) won by 10 wickets chasing MI's 154/7 in 2008.
Gilchrist 109* in 47b, VVS Laxman 37* in 26b
Won with 48 balls to spare!
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)

The day of Venkatesh Iyer. 83, 109, 198… in domestic. And now in the Ipl.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12)

This is a huge win for yet against NRR gets a major boost. Opens up the entire﷽ points table. Will be a major scramble in t🦂he middle for play off spots. Fun of the
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar)

Another big win for KKR.: Scorecard:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)

KORBO. LORBO. 𝗝𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗕𝗢 💜💛
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)

Huge win for KKR. Opens up the points table big time.
KKR move from second-last to top four in a matter of two games. With games against PBKS & SRH stil🅷l in hand.
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks)