Rohit Sharma on fire against KKR in the 12th match of IPL 2025 [Source: AP]
The Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders locked horns in the ongoing IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on March 31. Batting first, KKR struggled as MI’s bowlers made an immediate impact. KKR’s top order collapsed, and the team was bowled out for just 116 runs in 16.2 overs.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi was KKR’s top scorer with 26 runs, while debutant Ashwani Kumar impressed with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 24 runs in his very first IPL match.
As MI began their chase, it brought back memories of one of the biggest wins in IPL history. Did you know the record for the most balls remaining in an IPL T20 victory is held by MI against KKR? Back in 2008, Mumbai Indians chased down KKR’s target of 68 runs in just 5.3 overs, winning with 87 balls to spare at the same venue on May 16. Here are the top five largest chase in IPL by balls.
IPL T20 Largest wins by balls
Team
Opp
Balls
Target
Ovrs
Venue
Date
MI
KKR
87
68
5.3
Mumbai
16 May 08
KTK
RR
76
98
7.2
Indore
15 May 11
KXIP
DD
73
67
7.5
Mohali
30 Apr 17
SRH
RCB
72
69
8
Brabourne
23 Apr 22
RCB
KXIP
71
89
8.1
Indore
14 May 18
Quickest win by MI by ball remaining:
Team
Vs
Balls
Venue
Year
MI
KKR
87
Wankhede
2008
MI
RR
70
Sharjah
2021
MI
CSK
46
Sharjah
2020
MI
SRH
37
Hyderabad
2015
MI
CSK
37
Wankhede
2008
As mentioned above, Mumbai Indians defeated KKR in 2008 with 87 balls to spare. In today’s 12th match, things seem to be going MI’s way, and they might have a chance to secure another quick win based on the number of balls remaining.
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