The controversy surrounding the alleged prohibition of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) flags inside the Wankhede Stadium during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians (MI) has been clarified. It turns out that the issue was not with the flags themselves, but rather with the sticks they were attached to.
According to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Mumbai police, flags with sticks are not permitted inside the stadium due to security concerns. The authorities stated that these sticks can potentially be used as a tool for violence or to cause injuries to spectators.
This rule, which has been in place since IPL 2022, is not specific to KKR fans or the Wankhede Stadium. It is a general security measure aimed at ensuring the safety of everyone attending the match.
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IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians dominated Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium
In a thrilling match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 31, 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a convincing 8-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This victory marked MI's first win of the IPL 2025 season, lifting them from the bottom to sixth place in the points table.
MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that proved to be a game-changer. Debutant left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar made an immediate impact, dismissing KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane off the very first ball. Kumar's impressive performance earned him the Player of the Match award, with figures of 4-24 off three overs.
KKR struggled to build momentum, with wickets falling at regular intervals. They were eventually bowled out for 116 runs in 16.2 overs. In response, MI opener Ryan Rickelton played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls, including five sixes and four fours. Suryakumar Yadav also contributed to the win with a fiery 27 not out off just nine balls.
