How did Twitter react to Mumbai's win over KKR?

By Rodney Dsouza
(PTI desk)

May 06, 2018

11:30 pm

What's the story

Mumbai Indians secured their 4th victory of the campaign as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting first, they posted 181/4 courtesy of the knock by Suryakumar Yadav. In reply, KKR could only manage 168/6. The bowlers of defending champions put in a commendable shift to choke down KKR's batsmen and secured a 13-run win. Here are the best reactions from Twitter.

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Turning point of this fixture

Robin Uthappa's dismissal was the turning point of this fixture. Before his dismissal, Kolkata Knight Riders were scoring at almost 9 an over. His wicket opened the floodgates.

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Twitter is not easily impressed by Rohit Sharma

Media : Why do you always peak so late in the IPL ?

Rohit Sharma : pic.twitter.com/6zKytD3gQh
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) May 4, 2018

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Rohit Sharma's blade fails to come good yet again

"How are u deciding your playing position?"
Rohit Sharma : it depends on team's demand, if they want me to bat till 20 over, I ll go in 18th, if till 10th, I ll go in 8th.#MIvKKR
— Dr. Gill (@ikpsgill1) May 6, 2018

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Twitter baffled by Cutting's demotion

Interesting choice to have Duminy ahead of Cutting or Ishan Kishan. Thought Cutting was there to bat at the end. A few runs here and there mean so much now.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 6, 2018

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Rohit Sharma's captaincy has been questionable

Cutting ahead of Duminy, no? With only 18 balls to go... #MIvKKR #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 6, 2018

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Twitter won't let Rohit Sharma sleep tonight

Nayi soch award to Rohit Sharma, for having the best 11th man in the IPL, Ben Cutting.
— Danny (@dannnyy67) May 6, 2018

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It's been the story of Mumbai Indians in IPL

Rohit Sharma, when all the matches are must win. #IPL2018 #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/qw5Rd38PRv
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) May 6, 2018

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Mumbai have now beaten KKR 7 times in a row

Most consecutive wins vs an opponent in IPL:

8 RCB v DD (2011-15) +
8 KKR v KXIP (2014-17)
7 CSK v DD (2012-15)
7 RR v DD (2013-18)
7 MI v KKR (2015-18) *

+ includes a Super Over win#MIvKKR #IPL2018
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 6, 2018

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Mumbai bowlers are winning hearts tonight

Superb defence by @mipaltan. At one stage Uthupa and Rana threatened to run away with match. Hardik my MOM for all-round contribution
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 6, 2018

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Pandya brothers stole the show tonight

That catch and the last over under pressure ! It was Stunning @krunalpandya24 ! And very intelligent bowling by @hardikpandya7 as well ! Today was brothers day! #MIvKKR
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) May 6, 2018

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Krunal bowls a mind-blowing last over

Masterstroke to have Krunal Pandya bowl the last over. Well played @mipaltan @MahelaJay wheww #IPL
— Murtaza Asgar (@toysoldier92) May 6, 2018