IPL 2017 Qualifier 2, MI vs KKR: 5 things that went wrong for Kolkata Knight Riders

#2 Lack of firepower in lower middle-order

The likes of Colin de Grandhomme may not be suited to handle a crisis

Once the top four were back in the dugout, KKR’s woes became even more acute when Colin de Grandhomme succumbed for a golden duck. At 31/5, the writing was almost on the wall for them. Nevertheless, the duo of Ishank Jaggi and Suryakumar Yadav continued to battle on valiantly. The duo put on 56 runs for the sixth wicket to add a semblance of respectability to the team total.

However, their inadequate strike-rates meant that the partnership did not quite have the desired effect. While Jaggi laboured to a 31-ball 28, Suryakumar compiled 31 off 25 deliveries. Although their task was unenviable, they could have taken an additional amount of risk to return the pressure onto Mumbai’s bowlers.