Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:53pm on 31 Mar 2025,Monday Sports
Mumbai Indians secured their first IPL 2025 victory, crushing Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets at Wankhede Stadium. Debutant Ashwani Kumar shined with 4/24, dismantling KKR for just 116 in 16.2 overs. Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar provided early breakthroughs before Ashwani’s dominant spell. In response, MI chased 117 with ease, reaching 121/2 in 12.5 overs. Ryan Rickelton remained unbeaten on 62*, while Suryakumar Yadav (27*) finished with a six. Andre Russell claimed two wickets, but MI’s dominant performance ensured a comfortable win. Skipper Hardik Pandya’s decision to bowl first paid off. (PC: X/Mumbai Indians)
