IPL: Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs

Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to collect their first points in the Indian Premier League.

Title-holder Mumbai Indians lost their first game against Chennai Super Kings, who also have two points from two matches after losing to Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday.

Captain Rohit Sharma’s blistering knock of 80 off 54 balls propelled Mumbai Indians to 195-5 after Kolkata skipper Dinesh Karthik continued the trend of fielding first in this year’s IPL after winning the toss, AFP reported.

Kolkata fell apart in their run chase against a three-pronged Mumbai pace attack with Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult and James Pattinson all claiming two wickets each and restricting the opposition to 146-9.

Pat Cummins, batting at No. 8, top-scored with 33 as Kolkata kept losing wickets at regular intervals, AFP added.

India’s premier fast bowler Bumrah sealed the game for Mumbai in the 16th over when he claimed the wickets of big-hitters Eoin Morgan (16) and Andre Russell (11).