Senior Indian cricketer Lokesh Rahul’s magical 94-run innings went in vain as Mumbai Indians defeated Kings XI Punjab by three runs in a thriller on Wednesday at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Chasing the target of 187 runs, KXIP openers Lokesh Rahul made 94 runs off 60 balls before losing his wicket to Mumbai pacer Jasprit Bumrah on a slower delivery. During his 94-run knock, Rahul struck 10 fours and three sixes.

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Meanwhile, Twitterati showered praises on KL Rahul for his exceptional innings which almost won the game for Kings XI Punjab.

KXIP in 12 matches this IPL:

First 6 games – Won 5, Lost 1
Last 6 matches – Won 1, Lost 5

After a strong start to the season they are in a must-win situation in last 2 games as they also have the worst NRR (-0.518). #MIvKXIP

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 16, 2018

Suryakumar Yadav becomes the first uncapped Indian player to score over 500 runs in an IPL season.

Shaun Marsh (616 runs in 2008) is the only other uncapped player to do so.#MIvKXIP

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 16, 2018

ANDREW TYE is #HeavyDutyPerformer of the match for picking 3 early wickets of MI star performers

— marella murthy (@marellamurthy) May 16, 2018

In Every Match,Rohit Sharma departs before @hotstartweets‘s notification of “Hitman Arrives”.#MIvKXIP #IPL2018 #VIVOIPL

— Mohit Mehta (@master_mohit10) May 16, 2018

#mivkxip
Another beautiful innings by @ImRo45 (Rohit Sharma) , Just short of 94 for his 100.

— Juraki (@J2DeDe) May 16, 2018

Andrew Tye last 4 innings

4/34
4/41
0/33
4/16

He also becomes the fastest to take four 4+ wickets in an IPL innings!

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 16, 2018

In the history of #ipl #AndrewTye has taken 36 wickets in 19 matches,his bowling average is 15.05 that is highest average given by a bowler

— pranshu singh (@pranshoosingh22) May 16, 2018

KL Rahul’s six fifties in IPL 2018 have come off 14, 22, 24, 36, 44 and 48 balls respectively.

Different situation, different play.

What a season he’s having! #MIvKXIP

— #MS Dhoni fans (@LoVeLy_Dhoni) May 16, 2018

Most 50s while chasing in an IPL season:

6 David Warner in 2016 (8 inns)
6 KL RAHUL in 2018 (7 inns)
5 Rohit Sharma in 2016 (7 inns)#MIvKXIP

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 16, 2018

Its a Massive Six!!
KL RAHUL has hit the Ball into the Orbit & It’s a maximum,
Watching the Ball going over the Boundary Line is a pure fun and Entertainment..!!!!! #OfficialSponsorOfTheSix#Contest

— Sherry Jain (@sherrycool92) May 16, 2018

Rahul, naam toh suna hi hoga #MIvKXIP #KLRahul

— chirag (@CHlRAG) May 16, 2018

#KXIP = KL Rahul + Andrew Tye #KXIPvsMI #MIvsKXIP

— Rajat🇮🇳 (@RajatMS_D) May 16, 2018

Nooooooo… KL Rahul OUT for 94… 😱😭 #MIvKXIP #IPL

— Tejan Shrivastava (@BeingTeJan) May 16, 2018

KL Rahul is the Sachin Tendulkar of the 90s. He is the best batsman amongst all and yet his team is losing. #MIvKXIP

— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) May 16, 2018