IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir shares special message after KKR’s win over MI at Wankhede

In the big match at the Wankhede Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) planned a spectacular victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Milestone at Wankhede: KKR’s win over MI
The intensity of the battle carried over into Match 51 of the tournament on Friday (May 3), as KKR, despite facing setbacks early on, made a stunning comeback, winning by a crucial 24 runs. This win not only brought KKR closer to the coveted playoffs spot but also pushed MI to the dreaded 9th spot in the league table. Significantly, KKR’s victory marked a milestone, ending a 12-year drought at the dreaded Wankhede Stadium.
Gautam Gambhir’s happiness
Gautam Gambhir, the former KKR captain and current mentor of the team, expressed his happiness for X, praising his players for their incredible performance that not only turned the tide in the game but also at the historic venue. Gambhir’s joyous tweet encapsulates the team’s effort in breaking the long-running stalemate at the Wankhede Stadium.
“Changing the situation after 12 years in Wankhede! Good night guys!,” the post reads.
Changing the situation after 12 years in Wankhede! Well done guys! pic.twitter.com/FYEzRRehiY
— Gautam Gambhir (Modi Ka Parivar) (@GautamGambhir) May 3, 2024
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Strength of KKR
Meanwhile in the match, KKR opted to bat first, faced the challenges of batting early. However, the intensity is knocking from Venkatesh Iyer again Manish Pandey, scored 70 and 42 runs respectively, guiding the two champions to a respectable SCORE of 169 runs in the first innings. After that, Mitchell StarcMumbai’s incredible bowling ability wreaked havoc on Mumbai’s batting line-up, earning a four-wicket haul and restricting them to 145 runs.
IPL 2024 standings
With an impressive record of seven wins and three losses from ten matches, KKR currently occupy the second spot in the table with 14 points, trailing the leaders. Rajasthan Royals (RR) by just two points. On the other hand, MI suffered their eighth defeat of the season in this thriller, finding themselves languishing in ninth place with three wins and eight defeats from 11 matches.