Kolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs here on Monday and to keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive. Lead Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in IPL history to restrict KKR to 165 for nine after fine knocks from Venkatesh Iyer (43 off 24) and Nitish Rana (43 off 24).
The Lucknow building collapse has tragically claimed eight lives, with the number of injured continuing to rise. Rescue operations are in full swing, with teams from the Fire Department, SDRF, and NDRF working tirelessly at the site to locate and evacuate those trapped beneath the debris. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to expedite relief efforts, emphasizing the need for swift action in this critical situation. Defence Minister and Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh, has expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives and the unfolding tragedy. The ongoing efforts aim to mitigate further casualties and provide immediate aid to those affected. As rescue operations continue, more information will be released as it becomes available.
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