The Mumbai Indians put an end to their winless streak with a 49-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi.
Rohit Sharma led from the front at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night, scoring his 37th IPL half-century in his 190th match.
Playing their first game of the tournament, two-time champions the Kolkata Knight Riders ended up with 146 for 9 in 20 overs.


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