KKR's Kartik Tyagi shares pic with 'GOAT' Jasprit Bumrah
Kolkata, May 21
Following Kolkata Knight Riders' clash against Mumbai Indians at the iconic Eden Gardens on Wednesday, KKR pacer Kartik Tyagi posed with speedster Jasprit Bumrah for pictures.
Bumrah even gave him his signed jersey.
Expressing happiness over his personal interaction with "GOAT" Bumrah, Kartik on Instagram wrote, "In the frame with the GOAT. [ IPL 2026 , KKR ]."
Coming to the match, KKR opted to bowl first after winning the toss. It was a scorching cameo of 32* in 18 balls, with three fours and two sixes from Corbin Bosch, which took MI to 147/8 in 20 overs, with Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi and Cameron Green picking up two wickets each.
In the chase, Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell (40 in 30 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) top-scored as KKR chased the target in 18.5 overs with four wickets left.
With this win, their sixth in the previous seven games, KKR keep their playoff dream alive and kicking. With six wins and losses each and a no result, KKR are in sixth place in the points table. MI is in ninth place with four wins and nine losses.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Bumrah is a legend, but let's not forget the work Kartik Tyagi did in this match—2 wickets and a crucial contribution. Even the young generation needs to be appreciated, not just the "GOAT" tag always. KKR's playoff chances look good now, but consistency is key. 🤔
What a moment for Kartik! Getting a signed jersey from Bumrah is like a dream come true. But yaar, MI is in a bad spot this season—4 wins and 9 losses is tough. Hope Bumrah's magic rubs off on Kartik for the next match! 💙
As an Aussie following IPL, I love how Bumrah inspires young Indian pacers. Kartik Tyagi showed real promise with those two wickets. But KKR's batting relies too much on Rovman Powell—need more from Manish Pandey. Great match though!
Bumrah giving a signed jersey to a younger pacer—this is the Indian cricket spirit, ya! Kartik is a talent, but he needs to work on his economy. Still, happy for KKR fans, playoff hopes alive. MI fans, tough season, but chin up! 😊
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