Andre Russell roars again as KKR snap losing streak

TIL Desk Sports/ Kolkata Knight Riders snapped their six-match losing streak with a 34-run win over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring IPL game that saw brutal stroke play from power-hitters of both teams, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Kolkata Knight Riders batsmen fired on all cylinders to post the season’s highest total, 232 for two, after sensational knocks from Shubman Gill (75 off 45) and Andre Russell (80 not out off 40). At 58 for four, Mumbai were down and out but Hardik Pandya reignited their hopes with a breathtaking 91 off 34 balls.

In the end, Pandya’s dismissal in the 18th over sealed the game in KKR’s favour as Mumbai ended on 198 for seven. The Indian all-rounder’s cracking innings comprised nine sixes and six fours. The much-needed win keeps KKR alive in the tournament with 10 points from 12 matches, while Mumbai stay third with 14 points from 12 games.