MI vs KKR Result - Mumbai Indians won by 9 runs, Zaheer took 3 wick

Zaheer Khan's 3 wickets and JP Duminy's fighting 52 unbeaten runs off 37 balls leads a 9 run win for Mumbai Indians in a tight match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, 1st May, 2009 at East London. MI made 148/6 and restricted KKR to 139/6 in 20 overs.

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat 1st made 148/6 in 20 overs thanks to JP Duminy's fighting 52 not out off 37 balls with 1 four and 4 sixes, scored 43 runs in last 3 overs. Tendulkar also contributed with 34 runs.

Kolkata Knight Riders started poorly as both openers Ganguly and Gayle were bowled by Zaheer in his 2 overs. But a fighting 89 run partnershipbetween Hodge and Morne van Wyk scored 73 runs 0ff 60 balls and 32 runs respectively kept them in hunt.

Match Summary:

Mumbai Indians - 148/6 in 20 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders - 139/6 in 20 overs.

Toss - Mumbai Indians, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - JP Duminy (Mumbai Indians)

Result - Mumbai Indians won by 9 runs.