MUMBAI — Mumbai Indians sealed a thrilling five-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium Thursday. After Mumbai put on 171-4, it restricted Kolkata to 166-7. Kolkata was involved in a tense run-chase with momentum swinging throughout the game. Kolkata went into the last over with 12 needed. Kieron Pollard was handed the ball and he dismissed Pathan off the first ball. It was tense finish thereafter as it boiled down to the final ball, with Piyush Chawla needing six. Chawla missed it and Mumbai stayed alive in the IPL 2015. Brief scores: Mumbai Indians 171 for 4 in 20 overs (Kieron Pollard 32 not out, Hardik Pandya 61 not out; Shakib Al Hasan 2-27) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 166 for 7 in 20 overs (Gautam Gambhir 38, Yusuf Pathan 52; Kieron Pollard 1-6) by 5 runs.
On Wednesday, Kings XI Punjab produced a superb all-round performance to win a 10-over game against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 22 runs. Brief scores: Kings XI Punjab 106 for 6 (Saha 31, Harshal 2-12) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore 84 for 6 (Axar 2-11, Anureet 2-21) 22 runs. — Agencies
