IPL 2026: KKR beat MI by four wickets to stay alive as playoff race heads into final round

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL 2026 match to keep their playoff hopes alive. Mumbai Indians posted only 147/8 in their innings, with KKR chasing down the target in 18.5 overs thanks to Manish Pandey's 45 and Rovman Powell's 40, with Rinku Singh hitting the winning runs. The result keeps KKR in contention as the playoff race enters its final round.