[WATCH] ‘A Close Game, A Closer Bond’ – Rohit Sharma Embraces Rinku Singh After KKR’s Win

In a low-scoring IPL 2024 match, Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious by 24 runs against Mumbai Indians, with Venkatesh Iyer’s standout fifty overshadowing Suryakumar Yadav’s comparable performance, aided by Mitchell Starc’s four-wicket haul.

This win signalled KKR’s initial triumph at the Wankhede Stadium since 2012 and their second overall at this renowned venue. In a predominantly bowler-dominated game, Iyer rescued KKR from a precarious position of 57/5 with his determined innings of 70 runs off 52 deliveries, steering them to a modest score of 169.

In reply, Starc’s four-wicket spree, along with two wickets apiece from KKR’s spin pair Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, sealed a momentous victory for the twice-crowned champions.

Mumbai Indians are not doing well in the league. They’ve won only three out of eleven games and are at the bottom of the points table, making it unlikely for them to reach the playoffs. A video capturing the touching moment of Rohit Sharma embracing Rinku Singh after the game was shared by Mumbai Indians’ social media account.

A 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 game, a 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 bond 💙💜#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/C0AvQudmqJ

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 4, 2024

Mitchell Starc excels as Kolkata Knight Riders triumph over Mumbai Indians

Despite not being included in India’s primary 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA, Rinku has been selected as a standby player. India’s T20 World Cup campaign commences against Ireland on June 5 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Despite his notable performance, accumulating 356 runs with an average of 89 and a striking rate of 176.24 in 20Is for India, Rinku’s omission has ignited substantial discussion since the Indian team’s announcement, causing a buzz on social media.

The Kolkata Knight Riders will play their upcoming match against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on Sunday, May 5th.

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