How did Twitter react to Mumbai's win over KKR?
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 ?
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) May 4, 2018
Rohit Sharma : pic.twitter.com/6zKytD3gQh
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Rohit Sharma's blade fails to come good yet again
"How are u deciding your playing position?"
— Dr. Gill (@ikpsgill1) May 6, 2018
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
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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:
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 6, 2018
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
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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