IPL 2026: KKR bowl MI out for 147/8 as Green, Narine star at Eden Gardens
Synopsis
KKR's bowlers were ruthless at Eden Gardens — Green's over-the-shoulder screamer to dismiss Rohit, Narine's stranglehold through the middle overs, and Chakravarthy bowling through injury painted a picture of collective excellence. Mumbai's 147/8 looks well short on a pitch that offered plenty, and KKR go into the chase as firm favourites.
Key Takeaways
Mumbai Indians were restricted to 147/8 in 20 overs in IPL 2026 Match 65 at Eden Gardens on 20 May .
Cameron Green took 2/23 , including a stunning 33-metre over-the-shoulder catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma (15) .
Saurabh Dubey claimed 2/34 , removing Naman Dhir for a duck and Suryakumar Yadav (15) .
Sunil Narine delivered a miserly spell of 4-1-13-1 , dismissing Hardik Pandya (26) with a sharp offbreak.
Varun Chakravarthy bowled through a reported hairline fracture, finishing 4-0-28-0 .
Corbin Bosch (32*) and late hitting added 52 runs off the final four overs, but MI still fell well short of a competitive total.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a disciplined bowling masterclass at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, 20 May, restricting Mumbai Indians (MI) to 147/8 in 20 overs in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Early seam strikes from Cameron Green and Saurabh Dubey set the tone before spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy choked the middle overs on a testing two-paced surface.
Terrible Start for Mumbai
Mumbai Indians, asked to bat first, never recovered from a catastrophic opening. Ryan Rickelton (6) edged an Anukul Roy delivery to point, where Manish Pandey pouched a superb swirling catch. Naman Dhir followed for a three-ball duck, undone by a classic Cameron Green outswinger that repeatedly beat the bat outside off before catching the edge. MI crashed to 17/2 in just three overs.
Green's Stunner and Dubey's Control
The carnage deepened when Rohit Sharma (15) miscued a Saurabh Dubey slot ball toward deep midwicket. Green sprinted 33 metres from mid-on and completed a stunning over-the-shoulder catch — narrowly avoiding a collision with Rovman Powell — to leave MI reeling at 24/3 in four overs. Suryakumar Yadav (15) briefly hit back with a trademark pickup six, but Dubey adjusted his angle and induced a thick inside edge to dismiss him. Mumbai ended the powerplay at 46/4, with Dubey's opening figures reading 3-0-22-2.
Spinners Tighten the Grip
A brief rain interruption halted play at 57/4 after eight overs, but it did nothing to ease Mumbai's misery. Sunil Narine, exploiting sharp turn and grip from the surface, operated with a slip and short leg in place for Hardik Pandya, conceding just six runs in his first two overs. MI limped to 64/4 after ten overs. Varun Chakravarthy, reportedly bowling through a small hairline fracture on his foot, was equally miserly — giving away only four runs in his first over back after the break — before finishing with figures of 4-0-28-0. Narine eventually broke through Hardik's defence with a sharp offbreak at 94 kph, dismissing the MI captain for 26 off 27 balls, finishing with excellent figures of 4-1-13-1.
Late Hitting Cannot Mask the Damage
Tilak Varma struggled throughout, managing only 20 off 32 balls before Kartik Tyagi ended his resistance. A Will Jacks run-out for 13 — sent back by Corbin Bosch attempting a risky second — compounded Mumbai's woes. Bosch and Deepak Chahar then plundered 52 runs off the final four overs, including back-to-back sixes from Bosch off Tyagi's last, but the recovery came far too late. MI finished at 147/8 in 20 overs, with Bosch unbeaten on 32.
Brief Scores
Mumbai Indians 147/8 in 20 overs (Corbin Bosch 32*, Hardik Pandya 26; Cameron Green 2/23, Saurabh Dubey 2/34) vs Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR will now chase 148 at Eden Gardens.
Point of View
Not proactive. Narine's figures of 4-1-13-1 on a pitch offering turn are almost academic; the real damage was done in the powerplay. The 52 runs off the last four overs flatter the scorecard and may give MI false comfort going into the chase phase. KKR, at home, with this bowling unit, start as clear favourites.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Mumbai Indians' final score in IPL 2026 Match 65 against KKR?
Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 147/8 in 20 overs in Match 65 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 20 May. Corbin Bosch top-scored with an unbeaten 32, while Hardik Pandya made 26.
Who were the top bowlers for KKR against Mumbai Indians?
Cameron Green (2/23) and Saurabh Dubey (2/34) shared four wickets between them in the powerplay, while Sunil Narine (4-1-13-1) and Varun Chakravarthy (4-0-28-0) choked the middle overs. Kartik Tyagi also dismissed Tilak Varma.
How did Cameron Green dismiss Rohit Sharma?
Cameron Green took a stunning over-the-shoulder catch running 33 metres from mid-on after Rohit Sharma (15) miscued a Saurabh Dubey slot ball toward deep midwicket. Green narrowly avoided a collision with Rovman Powell to complete the catch.
Was Varun Chakravarthy injured during the match?
Varun Chakravarthy reportedly bowled through a small hairline fracture on his foot, according to match reports. Despite the injury, he finished with figures of 4-0-28-0 and was effective in the middle overs before Finn Allen came on as the Impact Player.
What target does KKR need to chase at Eden Gardens?
Kolkata Knight Riders need 148 runs to win Match 65 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens. KKR go into the chase as favourites on a two-paced surface where their own bowlers had dominated earlier in the evening.
