A touch of lighthearted banter broke out between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars – Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh ahead of their crucial IPL 2024 clash. The moment centered around a special gift – a second cricket bat gifted to Rinku Singh by former Indian captain Virat Kohli!
Virat Kohli gifts bat to Rinku Singh
Earlier, Rinku Singh had proudly received a bat from Virat Kohli, a token of appreciation for his performances. However, that first bat met an unfortunate end, breaking during use. Thankfully, Kohli stepped in again, generously replacing the broken bat with a brand new one.
Tilak Varma wants piece of action
The pre-match training session between MI vs KKR, saw Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh engaged in some playful banter, with Varma jokingly trying to snatch the gifted bat from his India teammate. A video clip captures Varma’s lighthearted remark, “Let me run away with this bat, Rinku!”
Focus shifts to IPL 2024: KKR vs MI
While the camaraderie between the players is evident, the focus quickly shifted to the upcoming IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.
Currently sitting comfortably in second place in the IPL points table with six wins, the Kolkata Knight Riders are well-positioned for a playoff berth. However, maintaining consistency across all departments will be crucial to secure their place in the final four.
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Mumbai Indians face uphill battle
For the Mumbai Indians, the outlook is less promising. Despite having five matches remaining, their chances of reaching the playoffs seem slim. Even a perfect run of victories in their remaining matches would leave them mid-table, unable to challenge the more consistent teams.
KKR seeks to exploit Mumbai’s struggles
The Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to capitalize on Mumbai’s struggles and solidify their position in the top echelons of the IPL table. While a win for KKR seems more likely, anything can happen in the dynamic world of cricket.
