'JUST GOT TO KNOW THAT': SHREYAS IYER AS KKR BREAK 12-YEAR WANKHEDE DROUGHT

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders' memorable triumph over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium took the centerstage in IPL on Friday as it marked the first time in 12 years the visitors managed to defeat the five-time champions at their home turf.

KKR's Shreyas Iyer however was not aware of a particular record that was achieved during the match and for the skipper it was only after the match ended, he got to know about his side's accomplishment.

"We are [knocking at the door] at the moment. Lot of thinking would have gone behind that [had we lost today]. Just got to know about the stat [of KKR not winning at Wankhede for 12 years]..." Iyer said at the post-match presentation.

"This Impact Player rule specifically helped us in this game. Manish has been eyeing an opportunity from the first game. We got to a commendable total. I told the boys that if we have got here, we can defend it. Spinners were unreal, absolutely spot on in executing their lines and lengths. Kudos to them! [Venkatesh] has been eagerly waiting to go out there and express himself. Happy for him!" he added.

KKR's bowlers performed admirably, successfully defending a par total to secure a 24-run victory over the Mumbai Indians.

Choosing to bowl first, Jasprit Bumrah showcased his skill with a superb performance, taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs as MI bowled out KKR for 169.

Nuwan Thushara, the Sri Lankan medium pacer, was instrumental in dismantling KKR's top order, claiming 3 wickets for 42 runs. Bumrah remained menacing towards the end of the innings, with skipper Hardik Pandya also contributing with 2 wickets for 44 runs.

For KKR, Venkatesh Iyer (70 off 52) and Manish Pandey (42 off 31) made significant contributions to take the visitors to a decent but sub-par total.

But MI faltered in their chase as they were bowled out for 145 in 18.5 overs.