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Published 23:57 IST, September 23rd 2020

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Mumbai beat Kolkata by 49 runs

Kolkata gear up to face their opening match of IPL 2020 as they face Mumbai on Wednesday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi

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23:40 IST, September 23rd 2020

Mumbai add first two points in their tally

Defending champions Mumbai Indians register their first win of this season as they get the better of Kolkata by 49 runs.

23:34 IST, September 23rd 2020

Pat Cummins' stellar cameo comes to an end

Pat Cummins' short yet brilliant cameo comes to an end. He scored a 12-ball 33.

Kolkata are 141/8.

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23:32 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata looking to reduce their deficit

With the match out of their grasp, the two-time winners would be hoping to reduce their deficit in the final two overs.

Kolkata are 139/7 after 18 overs.

23:24 IST, September 23rd 2020

Trent Boult picks up his second scalp

Trent Boult picks up his second wicket, dismisses Nikhil Naik.

Kolkata are 103/7

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23:20 IST, September 23rd 2020

Another one for Bumrah, has Eoin Morgan caught behind

Jasprit Bumrah strikes in the same over and gets the big wicket of Eoin Morgan for 16.

Kolkata are 101/6.

23:15 IST, September 23rd 2020

Jasprit Bumrah gets the prized wicket of Andre Russell

No 'Russell Mania' tonight as the big man is castled by Jasprit Bumrah for a run-a-ball 11.

Kolkata have now lost half their side for 100.

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23:03 IST, September 23rd 2020

Jasprit Bumrah puts Russell-Morgan in a spot of bother

Kolkata's prolific middle-order batsmen Andre Russell and Eoin Morgan are finding it difficult to pick Jasprit Bumrah.

Kolkata are 82/4 after 13 overs.

22:55 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kieron Pollard picks up his first wicket of the tournament

Kieron Pollard breaks a good partnership as Hardik Pandya takes a great running catch to dismiss Nitish Rana for an 18-ball 24. 

Kolkata are 77/4.

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22:47 IST, September 23rd 2020

Rahul Chahar traps Kolkata skipper Dinesh Karthik plumb in front of the wicket

Rahul Chahar bamboozles skipper Dinesh Karthik. He walks back for 30.

Kolkata are 71/3.

22:45 IST, September 23rd 2020

Boundaries hard to come by for Kolkata

Mumbai bowlers make sure that the Kolkata batsmen are not able to find boundaries at will.

Kolkata are 71/2 at the halfway mark.

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22:43 IST, September 23rd 2020

Mixed reactions from Mumbai coach Mahela Jayawardene

 

22:31 IST, September 23rd 2020

Injury concerns for Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma

 

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22:28 IST, September 23rd 2020

Skipper Dinesh Karhik-Nitish Rana rebuild the innings for Kolkata

Skipper Dinesh Karthik- Nitish Rana have managed to rebuild for Kolkata in what is a stiff run chase.

Kolkata are 41/2 after 7 overs.

 

22:22 IST, September 23rd 2020

Mumbai keep Kolkata at bay in the Powerplay

Mumbai have managed to keep the Kolkata batsmen at bay in the Powerplay overs.

Kolkata are 33/2 after 6 overs.

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22:19 IST, September 23rd 2020

Mumbai pacers keep things tight

Mumbai pacers have managed to keep things tight so far in the first couple of overs.

Kolkata are 8/0 after 2 overs.

22:18 IST, September 23rd 2020

Trent Boult has the last laugh, dismisses Shubman Gill

Trent Boult provides a vital breakthrough for Mumbai with Shubman Gill's wicket. Gill departs for 7.

Kolkata are 14/1 in the 3rd over.

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22:17 IST, September 23rd 2020

Quinton de Kock takes a brilliant one-handed catch behind the wickets

Quinton de Kock dismisses Sunil Narine by taking a stunning one-handed catch behind the stumps.

Kolkata are 25/2.

22:11 IST, September 23rd 2020

Jasprit Bumrah off to a fantastic start

A brilliant start from Mumbai's premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah as he just gives away one run.

Kolkata are 19/1 after 3 overs.

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21:57 IST, September 23rd 2020

Anukul Roy takes to the field as a substitute for Rohit Sharma

Youngster Anukul Roy takes to the field as skipper Rohit Sharma's substitute.

21:56 IST, September 23rd 2020

Trent Boult starts the proceedings with a maiden

Trent Boult keeps the Kolkata batsmen guessing with a maiden over.

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21:51 IST, September 23rd 2020

Sunil Narine promoted as an opener once again

Sunil Narine has been promoted to open the innings along with young Shubman Gill as Trent Boult has the new ball in hand.

21:49 IST, September 23rd 2020

Abhishek Bachchan lauds Rohit's innings

 

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21:44 IST, September 23rd 2020

StatAlert!

As Kolkata's run-chase is about to get underway in a short while, here's a look at their highest successful run-chases in the tournament's history.

Highest successful chases by KKR
206 vs RCB Bengaluru 2019
200 vs KXIP Bengaluru 2014 (Final)
191 vs CSK Chennai 2012 (Final)

21:43 IST, September 23rd 2020

195 was a good total: Pollard

"Can't judge the conditions really with only 7 balls to face. I think it was a good effort. After we lost de Kock early, Surya and Rohit went on. Again Rohit showed his class and I think 195 in the end was a good total. Over the years, guys moving on from team to team, but I've been with the same side since 11 years. 150 games for a guy from a small town - it's a big achievement for me," said Kieron Pollard after the innings end

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21:37 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata restrict Mumbai to 195/5 in their 20 overs

Mumbai set Kolkata a target of 196 runs.

21:31 IST, September 23rd 2020

Irfan Pathan takes a hilarious dig at Rohit Sharma

Irfan Pathan talks about Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma's love story with the short balll.

 

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21:26 IST, September 23rd 2020

Hardik Pandya dismissed in a bizarre fashion

Hardik Pandya has to walk back early as he gets dismissed in a bizarre manner.

Mumbai are 180/5.

21:20 IST, September 23rd 2020

Shivam Mavi has the last laugh, removes Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma falls short of a well-deserved 100 as he walks back for a spectacular knock of a 54-ball 80.

Mumbai are 177/4  in the 18th over.

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21:18 IST, September 23rd 2020

Sachin Tendulkar on where Kolkata bowlers have erred

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar reveals where the Kolkata bowlers have erred against Mumbai.

 

21:16 IST, September 23rd 2020

Aakash Chopra surprised by Rohit Sharma's ability of playing the pull shot

Commentator Aakash Chopra is surprised with Rohit Sharma's ability of playing his trademark pull shot at will.

 

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21:13 IST, September 23rd 2020

Hardik Pandya making his bat do the talking in the death overs.

It seems that there's no stopping Hardik Pandya as he is doung what he does best.

Mumbai are 167/3 after 17 overs.

21:04 IST, September 23rd 2020

Sunil Narine bowls an economic over

Sunil Narine manages one scalp and conceded just one run as Kolkata hoping to pull things back in the death overs.

Mumbai are 148/3 after 16 overs.

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20:59 IST, September 23rd 2020

Sunil Narine provides a vital breakthrough

Sunil Narine provides a vital breakthrough for Kolkata as he removes a well-set Saurabh Tiwary for a 13-ball 21.

Mumbai are 147/3.

20:57 IST, September 23rd 2020

Saurabh Tiwary playing a great second fiddle

While Rohit Sharma is going berserk at one end, Saurabh Tiwary is playing a great supporting knock from the other end.

Mumbai are 147/2 after 15 overs.

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20:52 IST, September 23rd 2020

Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma has registered his 200th IPL six

 

20:50 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata bowlers struggling to pick up wickets

Kolkata bowlers struggle to pick up wickets as Mumbai batsmen continue to take them to the cleaners at regular intervals.

Mumbai are 132/2 after 14 overs.

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20:46 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata gunning for quick wickets

With seven overs left, the two-time winners have no choice but to gun for quick wickets before Rohit Sharma goes berserk.

Mumbai are 115/2 after 13 overs.

20:40 IST, September 23rd 2020

STATALERT!

Rohit Sharma has added yet another feather in his cap.

Most runs against teams in IPL
875*Rohit Sharma vs KKR
829 D Warner vs KKR
825 V Kohli vs Delhi
819 D Warner vs KXIP
818 S Raina vs KKR
818 S Raina vs MI

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20:39 IST, September 23rd 2020

Mumbai expecting something exceptional from their captain

 

20:37 IST, September 23rd 2020

Skipper Rohit Sharma scores a splendid 50

Skipper Rohit Sharma looks in splendid touch as he has registered a good half-century.

Mumbai are 105/2 after 12 overs.

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20:34 IST, September 23rd 2020

Suryakumar Yadav joins Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma's elite club

 

20:31 IST, September 23rd 2020

Suryakumar Yadav misses out on a well-deserved half-century

Suryakumar Yadav misses out on a well-deserved 50 as he is run out at the non-strikers' end. He is gone for a superb 28-ball 47.

Mumbai are 98/2 in the 11th over.

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20:26 IST, September 23rd 2020

Rohit-Yadav nearing 100-run stand.

Skipper Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav keep the scoreboard taking as they near 100-run stand for the second-wicket.

Mumbai are 94/1 at the halfway mark.

20:20 IST, September 23rd 2020

Sunil Narine keeps things tight

Mystery spinner Sunil Narine has managed to keep things tight in his second over as he conceded just five runs.

Mumbai are 88/1 after 9 overs.

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20:15 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata bowlers at the receiving end as Rohit-Yadav make their bat do the talking

Skipper Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav ensure that they are clearing the boundaries at regular intervals.

Mumbai are 83/1 after 8 overs.

20:06 IST, September 23rd 2020

StatAlert! Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Narine - The Key Battle

Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Narine in IPL

  • 110 balls
  • 122 runs
  • Six dismissals
  • SR 110.91
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20:06 IST, September 23rd 2020

Mumbai batsmen continue taking Kolkata bowlers to the cleaners

 

20:04 IST, September 23rd 2020

No change in the batsmen's approach as Sunil Narine conceded 11 runs in his first over

The introduction of spin does not help Kolkata's cause as Mumbai batsmen score 11 runs off his over.

Mumbai are 59/1 after 6 overs.

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19:59 IST, September 23rd 2020

Not a good start for Pat Cummins as skipper Rohit Sharma clobbers him for two sixes

Pat Cummins gets his line & length wrong as skipper Rohit Sharma clobbers him for two maximums.

Mumbai are 48/1 after 5 overs.

19:53 IST, September 23rd 2020

Rohit-Yadav rebuild for Mumbai

After having lost the wicket of Quinton de Kock early, skipper Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav carry out the rescue job.

Mumbai are 33/1 after 3 overs. 

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19:47 IST, September 23rd 2020

Sandeep Warrier concedes 16 runs off his second over

Suryakumar Yadav breaks the shackles as he hits young Sandeep Warrier for four boundaries in an over.

Mumbai are 24/1 after 3 overs.

19:42 IST, September 23rd 2020

A wicket maiden for youngster Shivam Mavi

Shivam Mavi starts off in style with a wicket maiden.

Mumbai are 8/1 after 2 overs.

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19:39 IST, September 23rd 2020

Shivam Mavi draws first blood in his opening over, sends back de Kock

Shivam Mavi deceives Quinton de Kock in his very first over. QDK departs for 1.

Mumbai are 8/1.

19:36 IST, September 23rd 2020

Rohit Sharma makes a statement in the very first over.

Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma hits a six over backward point and makes a statement in the very first over.

Mumbai are 8/0 after 1 over.

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19:28 IST, September 23rd 2020

StatAlert! Kolkata had the highest win % (80) while chasing last season

The two-time winners had the highest win % (80) while chasing last season. Will it remain intact?

 

19:14 IST, September 23rd 2020

The updated Playing XI of both side

Here's the updated Playing XI of both sides for their high-voltage clash at Abu Dhabi.

 

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19:14 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata vs Mumbai: Pitch report

The tournament opener was played at this venue where the average score was around 160. Seamers had got some swing with the new ball while bowling under lights. According to the Kolkata vs Mumbai pitch report, dew might come into play. Both sides possess some of the fiercest hitters of the game, which is why a high-scoring game is likely to be on the cards.

19:10 IST, September 23rd 2020

Here's the Playing XI of Kolkata

As the two-time winners kickstart their campaign, here's a look at their Playing XI.

 

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19:08 IST, September 23rd 2020

Here's the Playing XI of the defending champions

Let's take a look at the Playing XI of Mumbai:

 

19:06 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata win the toss and have elected to bowl first

Dinesh Karthik wins the toss and Kolkata have decided to chase.

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18:57 IST, September 23rd 2020

Some off the field moments before both sides compete on the field

The players of Mumbai & Kolkata can be seen exchanging pleasantaries before things get intense on the cricket field.

 

18:53 IST, September 23rd 2020

Hardik Pandya is all set to make a statement

He might not have had a good match against Chennai but Hardik Pandya is pumped up to make the bat, as well as the ball, do the talking against Dinesh Karthik & Co.

 

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18:49 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kieron Pollard to feature in his 150th IPL match for Mumbai

Caribbean power-hitter Kieron Pollard will be featuring in his 150th IPL match for Mumbai.

 

18:46 IST, September 23rd 2020

Calm before the storm as Andre Russell prepares himself to go big

Before his pyrotechnics, big man Andre Russell is warming up a little bit.

 

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18:41 IST, September 23rd 2020

'Dre Russ' & the 'Hardik Pandya' show tonight

As Mumbai lock horns with Kolkata in a short while one will be expecting the explosive power-hitters of both sides, Andre Russell and Hardik Pandya to come out all guns blazing.

 

18:38 IST, September 23rd 2020

Watch Out Kolkata, Jasprit Bumrah means business tonight

Jasprit Bumrah did not have a good outing in the last match against arch-rivals Chennai but he would be eager to prove a point or two against Kolkata later tonight.

 

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18:35 IST, September 23rd 2020

A die-hard fan misses Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's presence

As Mumbai are not playing in their hometown Wankhede Stadium, a die-hard cricket fan has revealed he is missing the presence of the 'One and Only' Sachin Tendulkar.

 

18:32 IST, September 23rd 2020

Mumbai players head to the Sheikh Zayed Stadium where Dinesh Karthik & Co. await them

The Rohit Sharma-led side leave for Sheikh Zayed Stadium as they search for their first win.

 

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18:30 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata vs Mumbai: Players to watch out for

Prior to the tournament, Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma had said that he and South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock would be opening the batting for the four-time champions. Therefore, if star Australian power-hitter Chris Lynn does get a game against his former franchise, it remains to be seen where he will be made to bat- at number three or in the middle-order. 

If Mumbai has the services of Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard in the middle-order. then Kolkata has the big man Andre Russell who can shift the momentum in his team's favor at will, especially in the death overs. When it comes to the bowling line-ups of the respective sides, the defending champions have the likes of the experienced duo Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult while the former champions have the services of two new talents Shivam Mavi and, Kamlesh Nagarkoti in their arsenal.

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18:24 IST, September 23rd 2020

Why Mumbai has the upper hand?

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 the Rohit Sharma-led side. The Dinesh Karthik-led side were knocked out by the reigning champions last season in what was a must-win encounter for them in order to qualify for the playoffs as a result of which they finished fifth. However, it is important to note, that when the first half of the tournament was played in UAE back in 2014, Kolkata had went on to clinch the silverware

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18:23 IST, September 23rd 2020

Kolkata gear up to face Mumbai

Title-holders Mumbai will be taking on the former champions Kolkata in the fifth match of the Dream11 IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening. Both teams will be looking to add first two points in their tally. This is Mumbai's second outing in the tournament. They had lost their season opener against arch-rivals Chennai by wickets on Saturday evening.

Rohit Sharma & Co. will be hoping to come back strongly after their first defeat. Batting collapse and sloppy fielding were what had led the reigning champions down in the first game. Before that contest, the four-time champions had not succeeded in winning their opening match since the 2012 edition and after that loss, they will have to wait another day in order to put that dismal record behind them.  The two-time champions on the other hand will be eager to get off to a winning start.

18:23 IST, September 23rd 2020