Match Ended   
Match 61, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai , May 14, 2023
CSK CSK
144/6 (20.0/20)
KKR KKR
147/4 (18.3/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Rinku Singh
    54(43)
CSK 144/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107521-shivam-dubey-playerprofile>Shivam Dube</a>
Shivam Dube
48 (34)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 141.17SR
<a href=/cricket/players/45400-devon-philip-conway-playerprofile>Devon Conway</a>
Devon Conway
30 (28)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 107.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sunil Narine
ECON 3.75
4
OVERS
15/2
R/W
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/2
R/W
KKR 147/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64080-nitish-rana-playerprofile>Nitish Rana</a>
Nitish Rana
57 (44)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 129.54SR
<a href=/cricket/players/106742-rinku-singh-playerprofile>Rinku Singh</a>
Rinku Singh
54 (43)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 125.58SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Deepak Chahar
ECON 9.00
3
OVERS
27/3
R/W
Bowler
Ravindra Jadeja
ECON 9.00
2
OVERS
18/0
R/W
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Right then, that's it from the coverage of this game. The action in the 16th edition of the Indian T20 League continues on Monday 15th May. In this match, Gujarat will be locking horns against Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The first ball will be at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you all know you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Rinku Singh wins the Player of the Match award for the way he took his team near the victory line. He says that they decided to attack the loose balls and try to knock it around the park for singles. Tells that he bats in a similar position in domestic cricket and is used to bat up the order as well. Informs that he spends times in the gym, looks after his diet and is glad that it is showing in his game as well. Ends by saying he has put in a lot of hard work behind his success.
Nitish Rana the captain of Kolkata says that he had mentioned at the toss that all departments need to do well and they will win which is what happened. Gives credit to Chandrakant Pandit for opting to use the heavy roller as he was against it as he felt that the pitch will break and the spinners will get turn but that did not happen. Claims that it was because of the spinners that they won the game as they did really well and used the conditions to their advantage. Explains that they decided that either he or Rinku Singh will hold one end and if they do that they will get over the finsih line. Feels that the everyone enjoys the home advantage except Kolkata and feels that they need to keep adapting to various situations which is a quality needed in a good player.
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Sunil Narine is in for a quick chat. He says that the pitch is suited for spin and ground is pretty large so he was trying to use the conditions to his advantage. Explains that the top-order batters had a little leeway to go hard as they bat deep but they need to play the situation better. Mentions that they always try to do things differently and try to do their best in the middle.
MS Dhoni, the captain of Chennai says that it is one of those games where you win the toss and bat first but when we came out in the second innings and the first ball was bowled, we realised that it was a 180 wicket which you can not get in the first inning. Explains that there is no certainty of how the wicket will play so the decision becomes tricky. Adds that if they would have bowled first and there was no dew in the second inning, chasing 160 would have become tough. Claims that he does not blame the players as the conditions were such and they did their best. Admits that he has spoken a lot with Shivam Dube but that is between them and he is very happy with what he has done. He hopes that he can keep improving game-to-game and keep getting runs. Ends by saying that Deepak Chahar is someone who swings the ball and knows where to keep the fielders with the experience to know where to bowl when it is not swinging.
Earlier in the game, MS Dhoni's decision of batting first could well have backfired when the Kolkata spinners dominated in the middle overs and left the host teetering at 75-5, that too, after they made a promising start. That's when Dube and Jadeja joined forces and their stand of 68 runs helped Chennai to head into the break with a fighting total on the scoreboard. Although, it proved to be quite a comfortable chase for Kolkata, as they got over the line with 9 balls to spare.
Chennai were off to a dream start with the ball, all thanks to Deepak Chahar. The seamer caused all sorts of problems to the opposition with the new ball. He picked up three wicket in his three overs up top, and put his side comfortably on the driving seat. Although, once the spinners came into play the match took a wild turn, but the ball did not turn for the Chennai spinners on this venomous track. As Varun Chakaravarthy mentioned at the half-way mark, that the wicket got flat as the first innings came to an end, and we saw a similar pattern during Kolkata's chase as well. It was tricky at the start for the Kolkata batters to get their eye-in, but Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh stitched a 99-run stand which got their team near the victory line.
With the way this game started who would've thought Kolkata would get over the line, that too, quite convincingly. We have just witnessed a commanding chase from the visitors and they have won the game against all the odds here. We have seen Rinku Singh the game-finisher on multiple occasions, but tonight we saw the the skipper of Kolkata get his team over the line.
Over 18.3 : 147/4
6 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 1 WD 18.3
  • 418.3
N. Rana
57 (44)
A. Russell
2 (2)
T. Deshpande
3.3-0-25-0
18.3
4
Tushar Deshpande To Nitish Rana
FOUR! The skipper has taken his team over the finish line with a boundary! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and wide outside off. Nitish Rana looks to hit through the line and gets a thick outside edge that flies towards third man for four runs. Kolkata have won the game with six wickets in hand and with 10 balls to spare as they keep their qualification hopes alive.
18.3
wd
Tushar Deshpande To Nitish Rana
WIDE! Tries to keep this away from the batter and bowls another full toss outside the tram line on the off side. Nitish Rana leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide.
18.2
0
Tushar Deshpande To Nitish Rana
Bowls a slower delivery full and outside the off pole. Nitish Rana looks to go hard at the ball but gets beaten on the outside edge.
18.1
1
Tushar Deshpande To Andre Russell
Bowls a low full toss at stumps. Andre Russell knocks this towards long on for a single.
Over 18 : 141/4
9 Runs
  • W 17.1
  • 5 WD 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 217.6
N. Rana
53 (42)
A. Russell
1 (1)
M. Pathirana
3-0-23-0
17.6
2
Matheesha Pathirana To Nitish Rana
Full delivery once again on the pads. Nitish Rana flicks this towards deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs. Just 4 runs needed now.
17.5
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Nitish Rana
Goes really full once again and just outside off. Nitish Rana hits it straight to Moeen Ali at cover and this time they do not look for a single.
17.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Andre Russell
Matheesha Pathirana goes full, outside off. Andre Russell drives it through covers for one run.
17.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Nitish Rana
A low full toss outside the off pole. Nitish Rana drills this to deep cover and takes one.
17.2
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Nitish Rana
Nails the yorker and delivers this at the stumps. Nitish Rana just about manages to dig this out.
17.2
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Nitish Rana
FIVE WIDES! Matheesha Pathirana gets his line all wrong as he sprays this way down leg side on a fuller length. MS Dhoni dives to his right and gets a bit of glove on it but cannot stop it from running to the boundary for five extra runs.
Andre Russell is the new man at the crease.
17.1
W
Matheesha Pathirana To Rinku Singh OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Chennai needed an outstanding piece of fielding to break this partnership! Matheesha Pathirana bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rinku Singh pushes this towards cover and takes off for a quick single. Moeen Ali attacks the ball quickly and picks up the ball before taking aim at the non-striker's end. He gets a direct hit and replays confirm that Rinku Singh is well short of the crease. he has played a remarkable knock but has not been able to finish the game for Kolkata who lose their third wicket.
Over 17 : 132/3
6 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
R. Singh
54 (42)
N. Rana
50 (38)
M. Theekshana
3-0-22-0
16.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rinku Singh
Slightly short this time and at the stumps. Rinku Singh flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for the sixth single in the over.
16.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Nitish Rana
That is FIFTY for the Kolkata captain and he is building a wonderful partnership here with Rinku Singh to get his team closer to victory! This is full and going down leg. Nitish Rana works this towards mid-wicket and takes a single to reach the landmark.
16.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rinku Singh
Bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps. Rinku Singh tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for one more.
16.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Nitish Rana
Tosses this full and onto the pads. Nitish Rana dabs this into the leg side and rushes for another single.
16.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rinku Singh
Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Rinku Singh knocks this towards cover and a fumble allows this to take a run.
16.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Nitish Rana
Maheesh Theekshana comes 'round the wicket and bowls this full at the pads. Nitish Rana clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
Strategic break! Kolkata are cruising at this point and only a miracle can get Chennai over the line now. Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana have turned the tide in Kolkata's favour and it will only be fitting if these remain till the very end. Rinku Singh racked up his third half-century in the Indian T20 League and now the Kolkata skipper would hope to reach his half-ton as well, before finishing the game off.
Over 16 : 126/3
9 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 115.5
  • 1 NB 15.6
  • 415.6
R. Singh
51 (39)
N. Rana
47 (35)
M. Pathirana
2-0-14-0
15.6
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Rinku Singh
FOUR! Rinku Singh has somehow managed to find the fence! Matheesha Pathirana bowls this right at his toes on a yorker length. Rinku Singh gets bat on it and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 19 runs needed in 24 deliveries.
15.6
nb
Matheesha Pathirana To Rinku Singh
NO BALL! Matheesha Pathirana bowls a waist-high full toss wide outside the off pole. Rinku Singh misses and the leg umpire calls this no ball. MS Dhoni decides to review this and Ball Tracking confirms that it is above the waist. Free Hit coming up...
18 OV
9 Runs
M. Pathirana to R. Singh N. Rana A. Russell
  • W 17.1
  • 5 WD 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 217.6
17 OV
6 Runs
M. Theekshana to N. Rana R. Singh
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
9 Runs
M. Pathirana to R. Singh N. Rana
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 115.5
  • 1 NB 15.6
  • 415.6
15 OV
12 Runs
M. Theekshana to N. Rana R. Singh
  • 414.1
  • 414.2
  • 214.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
9 Runs
R. Jadeja to N. Rana R. Singh
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 613.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
12 Runs
M. Ali to R. Singh N. Rana
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 412.3
  • 112.4
  • 1 LB 12.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
9 Runs
R. Jadeja to R. Singh N. Rana
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 611.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
8 Runs
M. Ali to N. Rana R. Singh
  • 410.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
5 Runs
M. Pathirana to R. Singh N. Rana
  • 09.1
  • 1 WD 9.2
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 29.6
9 OV
9 Runs
M. Ali to R. Singh
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 48.3
  • 48.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to N. Rana R. Singh
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
3 Runs
M. Ali to N. Rana R. Singh
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
8 Runs
T. Deshpande to R. Singh N. Rana
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 65.6
5 OV
12 Runs
D. Chahar to N. Rana J. Roy R. Singh
  • 64.1
  • 14.2
  • W 4.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
4 Runs
T. Deshpande to J. Roy N. Rana
  • 23.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
11 Runs
D. Chahar to V. Iyer J. Roy N. Rana
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 42.4
  • W 2.5
  • 1 WD 2.6
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
T. Deshpande to J. Roy
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 21.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
D. Chahar to J. Roy R. Gurbaz
  • 10.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • W 0.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Chenai 144/6 in 20.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 balls between S Dube (35) and R Jadeja (15)
  • Referral 2 (16.3 ovs): R Jadeja against KOL (Caught) Unsuccessful (CHE: 2, KOL: 1)
  • Chennai 100/5 in 16.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 99/5 in 16.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 65/2 in 9.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (7.2 ovs): D Conway against KOL (LBW) Successful (CHE: 2, KOL: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 52/1
  • Chennai 50/1 in 5.1 overs
  • N Rana T20 fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • R Singh T20 fifty: 51 runs in 39 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • Strategic Time-out : Kolkata 136/3 in 16.0 overs
  • Kolkata 105/3 in 13.5 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 44 balls between N Rana (13) and R Singh (36)
  • Strategic Time-out : Kolkata 62/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Kolkata 50/3 in 7.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 46/3
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