IPL 2020: KKR vs MI – Mamata Banerjee Wishes KKR Ahead of the Match Against Mumbai Indians

Abu Dhabi: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off in the 5th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. . Kolkata Knight Riders are the only team to have not played a match in the ongoing season. The two-time winners start their campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians who in turn began theirs with a defeat to Chennai Super Kings last weekend.

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to extend her wishes ahead of KKR’s IPL 2020 campaign opener against Mumbai Indians. “‘Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo’ has already been India’s spirit in 2020, fighting crises without breaking a sweat. Another set of champions hit the field today, trying to bring joy to every home. My best wishes to @KKRiders & dearest @iamsrk as they begin their IPL campaign.#KKRHaiTaiyaar,” Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

‘Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo’ has already been India’s spirit in 2020, fighting crises without breaking a sweat. Another set of champions hit the field today, trying to bring joy to every home.
My best wishes to @KKRiders & dearest @iamsrk as they begin their IPL campaign.#KKRHaiTaiyaar

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) September 23, 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders are the two-time IPL champions while Mumbai Indians are the four-time champions of the Indian Premier League. In 25 IPL encounters between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, Rohit Sharma’s side has emerged victorious 19 times, with KKR winning only six of their games in the last 12 years.