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Mumbai Indians secured a commanding IPL victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, highlighted by Ashwani Kumar`s historic debut performance.

Mumbai Indians showcased a stellar performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, securing a decisive victory at Wankhede Stadium. Debutant Ashwani Kumar emerged as the star of the match, claiming an impressive four-wicket haul, making history as the first Indian bowler to achieve this feat on his IPL debut. His exceptional bowling figures of 4 for 24 in just three overs included the crucial dismissals of key players Ajinkya Rahane and Andre Russell.

Ryan Rickelton also made a significant contribution with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 62, which propelled Mumbai to chase down a modest target of 117 runs in just 12.5 overs. This victory marked Mumbai`s first win of the season, significantly improving their Net Run Rate and elevating them from 10th to 6th place in the points table. Despite Rohit Sharma`s ongoing struggles, scoring only 13 runs, the team demonstrated resilience and a strong batting lineup. Suryakumar Yadav`s explosive 27 off just 9 balls, capped off with a six to finish the game, further emphasized Mumbai`s batting prowess.

The electric atmosphere at Wankhede Stadium added to the excitement of the match, as fans witnessed Mumbai`s ability to bounce back after initial losses, a trend they have followed in previous seasons.

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