Updated On: 01 April, 2025 12:36 AM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
A major traffic snarl was reported at Marine Drive on Monday due to the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. (Pics/ASHISH RAJE)

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Those traveling in the Marine Drive area on Monday evening faced massive traffic jams as vehicles made a beeline towards Wankhede Stadium to cheer for the home team
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The scene was no different from any other match day at Wankhede, with traffic police on their toes to clear the rush of vehicles for commuters

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A large number of fans gathered to watch the match and witness their favourite players. Some of the big names included skipper Hardik Pandya, former captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah
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Thanks to the home support, the team secured its first victory of the season

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The home team defeated KKR by eight wickets. Debutant Ashwani Kumar stole the show with a sensational spell of 4/24, dismantling KKR’s batting lineup before Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 62 ensured a comfortable chase
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