IPL 2013 Photos

IPL 2013: Mumbai Indians bring down Kolkata

April 24, 2013 23:35

Chasing 160 for a win, Mumbai Indians batted sensibly against hosts Kolkata Knight Riders to complete a professional win in their match at the Eden Gardens. (BCCI image)

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Chasing 160 for a win, Mumbai Indians batted sensibly against hosts Kolkata Knight Riders to complete a professional win in their match at the Eden Gardens. (BCCI image)
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After winning the toss, Kolkata got off to an electric start with Yusuf Pathan hitting 19 runs in a 26-run first over bowled by Harbhajan Singh. (BCCI image)
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Mitchell Johnson struck in the next over of the innings and sent Pathan back. (BCCI image)
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Gautam Gambhir took over and lashed out against Mumbai bowlers. He scored 26 off 20 deliveries. (BCCI image)
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Jacques Kallis' innings too was of note and though he was dropped once off Ojha's bowling, there was no shortage of class and skill in his 38-ball 37. (BCCI image)
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Ojha though was the stand-out bowler as he had the wickets of Gambhir and Kallis to show for his efforts. (BCCI image)
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Eoin Morgan challenged the bowlers from here but once he left after scoring 31 off 25, the innings came off its hinges a bit. (BCCI image)
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A flurry of wickets towards the end - two in the final over - saw Kolkata posting 160 as target. (BCCI image)
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Sachin's birthday celebrations came to an abrupt halt once Mumbai came out to chase.

Sunil Narine struck in the fifth over to remove the veteran on just 2. (BCCI image)
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Dinesh Karthik too left in a rush when he was claimed by Sachitra Senanayke for 7 in the eight over. (BCCI image)
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Dwayne Smith though looked in ominous touch and he blazed his way to a half century off just 34 deliveries. He was eventually removed by Narine on 62. (BCCI image)
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Mumbai Indians in the end, crossed the finish line with a delivery to spare. (BCCI image)

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