Indian Premier League 2020 Match 32, MI vs KKR: As it happened

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Swashbuckling batsman Quinton de Kock hammered a quick-fire knock of 78 runs to power defending champions Mumbai Indians to a comfortable win of eight wickets over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 32 of the ongoing 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Chasing a par total of 149 runs to win, skipper-cum-opener Rohit Sharma (35) and his opening partner Quinton de Kock provided a perfect start to the Mumbai franchise by stitching a crucial stand of 94 runs for the first wicket.

After Rohit's dismissal, De Kock continue to stand strong at the crease and he along with Hardik Pandya (11-ball 21) helped Mumbai Indians cross the mark with 19 balls to spare.

Earlier, Pat Cummins notched up a crucial knock of 53 runs off 36 deliveries while coming to bat at No.7 spot to help KKR post a score of 148 for five after opting to bat first.

With the victory, MI have reclaimed top spot in the IPL 2020 standings with six wins from eight matches. KKR continue to stand at the fourth place with four victories in hand

Here are the highlights:

16 October 2020

22:49 IST

Mumbai Indians thrash Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 8 wickets!

22:46 IST

Quinton de Kock (76) continues to stand strong at the crease, while Hardik Pandya is currently batting at 15 as Mumbai Indians are inching closer to the victory.The defending champions now needs eight runs from 24 balls. MI 141/2 (16 overs)