IPL 2026: KKR beat MI by 4 wickets to remain alive as playoff race heads into ultimate spherical | Cricket Information

Kolkata Knight Riders saved their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-interrupted conflict at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.After successful the toss and opting to bowl first, KKR bowlers rapidly put Mumbai underneath stress. MI’s batting lineup as soon as once more struggled badly, slipping to 41/4 contained in the powerplay after early wickets of Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav.Captain Hardik Pandya tried to rebuild the innings with a cautious 26, whereas Tilak Varma added 20. The duo stitched collectively a sluggish however essential 43-run partnership off 49 balls to regular Mumbai after the collapse.Nonetheless, it was all-rounder Corbin Bosch who gave MI a preventing complete with a fast unbeaten 32 off simply 18 deliveries. His late cameo helped Mumbai attain 147/8 of their 20 overs.KKR’s bowling effort was shared evenly, with Saurabh Dubey, Cameron Inexperienced and Kartik Tyagi selecting up two wickets every, whereas veteran spinner Sunil Narine saved issues tight within the center overs.Chasing 148, Kolkata misplaced a couple of wickets early however skilled batter Manish Pandey performed a composed knock of 45 to anchor the innings. He acquired robust help from Rovman Powell, who smashed 40 throughout a vital 64-run partnership that shifted the sport firmly in KKR’s favour.Regardless of a couple of late wickets, KKR crossed the goal in 18.5 overs, with Rinku Singh hitting the successful runs to seal an essential victory.Temporary scores:MI: 147 for 8 in 20 overs (Corbin Bosch 32 not out, Hardik Pandya 26, Tilak Varma 20; Saurabh Dubey 2/34, Cameron Inexperienced 2/23)KKR: 148 for six in 18.5 overs (Manish Pandey 45, Rovman Powell 40; Corbin Bosch 3/30).