IPL 2020, KKR vs MI: Burj Khalifa Lights Up In KKR Colours. Watch
Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their IPL 2020 campaign as they take on the defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
- Asian News International
- Updated: September 23, 2020 08:55 am IST
Highlights
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Burj Khalifa lit up in Kolkata Knight Riders colours
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Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Mumbai Indians in their season opener
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Mumbai Indians lost to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020 opener
Ahead of the match against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dubai's tallest building, Burj Khalifa has lit up in the colours of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The world's tallest building showcased a breathtaking LED display and honoured KKR by lighting up in their colours (purple and gold). "Before the fireworks tomorrow, here's the curtain-raiser! We won't stop, on our way to the Top with upwards arrow above. Thank you @BurjKhalifa for lighting up in #KKR colours. What a welcome to the UAE tonight," KKR tweeted.
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 22, 2020
Before the fireworks tomorrow, here's the curtain raiser! We won't stop, on our way to the
Thank you @BurjKhalifa for lighting up in #KKR colours.
What a welcome to the UAE tonight! #KKRHaiTaiyaar #IPL2020 #Dream11IPL #BurjKhalifa pic.twitter.com/LgUe9hNdW1
Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians will be facing each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi later today.
Talking about facing Mumbai Indians, KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik had said that it is good for his side that they are facing Rohit Sharma-led side so early in the tournament.
"They (Mumbai Indians) have a team of world-class players, they are a strong lineup and the amount of IPL titles they have shows that. It's good that we are playing Mumbai early in the tournament, every year is a different year, I am sure it will be a great game tomorrow, Karthik had said during a virtual press conference.
Kolkata has a poor head-to-head record against Mumbai. The two teams have played 25 matches against each other, out of which 19 have been won by Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai.
KKR has bolstered their lineup with the addition of England skipper Eoin Morgan, Australian pacer Pat Cummins, USA pacer Ali Khan, and Australian spinner Chris Green. The side finished fifth in 2019 IPL and now it would be looking to go all the way.