In an exciting IPL 2026 encounter at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Kartik Tyagi celebrated his interaction with Jasprit Bumrah, referring to him as the 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time) on social media. Following the match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Tyagi posed for photos with Bumrah, who gifted him a signed jersey. The match saw KKR bowl first after winning the toss, successfully restricting MI to 147 runs. The standout performances came from KKR bowlers Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, and Cameron Green, each claiming two wickets. In response, KKR chased down the target in 18.5 overs, led by Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell, who scored 40 runs off 30 balls. This victory is crucial for KKR as it keeps their playoff hopes alive, bringing their record to six wins and six losses, with one match resulting in no decision. They currently sit in sixth place in the points table, while MI struggles in ninth with only four wins out of thirteen matches.