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"360 Kind Of Player": Ex RCB Batter Kevin Pietersen Bowled Over By KKR All-rounder

Kolkata Knight Riders ended their 15-year wait for an individual century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after Venkatesh Iyer reached the triple-digit score in the match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Iyer became the first batter since Brendon McCullum (in 2008) to score a hundred in an IPL match. Seeing Iyer go all guns blazing, former England and Royal Challengers Bangalore star Kevin Pietersen went ga-ga over the all-rounder, calling the capped India star a '360 kind of a player'.

Explained: Why Suryakumar Yadav Remained Mumbai Indians Captain Despite Rohit Sharma Coming On As Impact Player

Mumbai Indians set a new precedent in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, with full-time skipper Rohit Sharma coming on as an impact substitute. It was Suryakumar Yadav who led the team on the field, with Rohit remaining completely absent from the first innings during MI's bowling. However, even when Rohit came out to bat at the start of the team's batting with Ishan Kishan, it was Surya who remained the team's designated skipper.

Nitish Rana, Hrithik Shokeen Reprimanded For On-Field Spat, Handed Hefty Fines

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana was given a hefty fine by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following his on-field spat with Mumbai Indians spinner Hrithik Shokeen. After the KKR skipper's dismissal, Shokeen and Rana had an altercation on the field that saw MI players, including their stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav, intervene. Rana seemed to have said something to Shokeen during that incident that didn't go down well with the match referee. Hence, Rana was given a 25% fine on his match fee.

"As Your Father...": Sachin Tendulkar's Message For Son Arjun Tendulkar Following IPL Debut Wins Hearts

It was a special occasion for Arjun Tendulkar as he finally made his debut for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Arjun, who is the son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has been a part of MI since 2021 but finally got the chance to play in the competition. It was also an emotional moment for father Sachin who took to social media to pen a heartfelt post. "Arjun, today you have taken another important step in your journey as a cricketer. As your father, someone who loves you and is passionate about the game, I know you will continue to give the game the respect it deserves and the game will love you back. (1/2)," first part of the tweet read.

"And Then I Thought": Suryakumar Yadav On Approach That Helped In Regaining Form In IPL 2023

A relaxed approach turned things around for Suryakumar Yadav who came good on Sunday with a classy 43 after aggregating just 16 runs in three previous IPL matches as Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets here. Suryakumar, the world's number one T20I batter, had scores of 15, 1 and 0 before his 25-ball knock of 43, which had four boundaries and three sixes. "I relaxed and had an easy walk to the wicket, took my time for the first 6-7 balls. And then I thought if I get my eye in I can take it forward," Suryakumar, who stood in for regular captain Rohit Sharma, said.

Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav Guide Mumbai Indians To Five-Wicket Win Over KKR

Ishan Kishan (58) and Suryakumar Yadav (43) led the charge as Mumbai Indians handed Kolkata Knight Riders a five-wicket defeat in their Indian Premier League match at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The fastest century in this year's IPL for Venkatesh Iyer - 104 off 51 balls (6x4s, 9x6s) - went in vain for KKR, who suffered their ninth defeat in 10 matches here at the Wankhede Stadium, and an overall 23rd in 32 matches against Mumbai Indians. The highlight of Mumbai Indians' win was not just their sturdy response with the bat chasing 186, but their key middle-order batter Suryakumar banishing batting woes with a 25-ball 43 laced with four fours and three sixes.

Watch: Venkatesh Iyer's Special Century Celebration As Suhana Khan Cheers In Stands

Venkatesh Iyer became the first Kolkata Knight Riders batsman since Brendon McCullum way back in 2008 to score a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-hander achieved the massive feat during the IPL 2023 match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday and his celebration has already gone viral on social media. The batter scored an impressive 51-ball-104 and after reaching the milestone, he folded his hands and bowed towards the dressing room as part of the celebration. The crowd erupted at that moment and Suhana Khan – daughter of KKR owner Shahrukh Khan – was caught on camera cheering the batsman along with her friends at the Wankhede Stadium.

Down With 'Stomach Bug', Rohit Sharma Comes In As Impact Substitute

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 contest between Mumba Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders produced stunning scenes as the franchise's skipper Rohit Sharma came in as an impact substitute during the team's batting. Rohit wasn't part of the playing XI at the start of the match, with stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav suggesting that the skipper has a 'stomach bug'. However, after KKR's batting ended with a score of 185 runs on the board, Rohit came out to open alongside Ishan Kishan as the 'Impact Substitute'.

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"360 Kind Of Player": Ex RCB Batter Kevin Pietersen Bowled Over By KKR All-rounder

Explained: Why Suryakumar Yadav Remained Mumbai Indians Captain Despite Rohit Sharma Coming On As Impact Player

Nitish Rana, Hrithik Shokeen Reprimanded For On-Field Spat, Handed Hefty Fines

"As Your Father...": Sachin Tendulkar's Message For Son Arjun Tendulkar Following IPL Debut Wins Hearts

"And Then I Thought": Suryakumar Yadav On Approach That Helped In Regaining Form In IPL 2023

Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav Guide Mumbai Indians To Five-Wicket Win Over KKR

Watch: Venkatesh Iyer's Special Century Celebration As Suhana Khan Cheers In Stands

Down With 'Stomach Bug', Rohit Sharma Comes In As Impact Substitute