With five runs to get, Hardik Pandya smacked a humongous six to clinch the game, finishing on 40 off just 30 deliveries.
Mumbai Indians were defeated by Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday after recording consecutive losses against CSK and KKR earlier.
The IPL 2021 saw Harshal Patel take a hat-trick in the match against Mumbai Indians and it was the 20th instance in the tournament.
Not only did the match see Harshal Patel take a hat-trick, but Virat Kohli also became the first Indian to get 10,000 T20 runs.
Hardik Pandya's presence will certainly be a boost for the defending champions who take on a strong opposition in Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Venkatesh Iyer recorded his maiden half-century in the IPL on Thursday, helping KKR record a rare win against defending champions MI.
Hardik Pandya has not been a part of the MI lineup so far in the ongoing UAE leg of IPL 2021, which has definitely impacted their fortunes.
Kolkata Knight Riders had lost 10 out of their last 11 meetings against Mumbai Indians stretching back to IPL 2016.
Mumbai Indians suffered their second consecutive defeat in the UAE leg of IPL 2021, after a loss against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Rahul Tripathi and Venkatesh Iyer dazzled with the bat as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets.