Cricket: Franklin key scorer

Daniel Vetorri. Photo / Northern Advocate

New Zealand allrounder James Franklin hit an unbeaten 29 off 25 balls to help Mumbai Indians to the brink of the Indian Premier League final with a win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

Mumbai reached their target of 148 for six with four balls to spare. Lefthander Franklin had clubbed a 23-ball 45 not out in the final round robin game at the weekend against the same opposition.

Mumbai now play Royal Challengers Bangalore, captained by Dan Vettori, the winner to face Chennai Super Kings in the final in Chennai.