KKR vs CSK IPL 2021 Highlights: Pat Cummins Heroics In Vain As Chennai Super Kings Edge Thriller vs Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR vs CSK IPL Highlights 2021, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings: CSK bowlers kept taking crucial wickets as KKR found their saviours in Dinesh Karthik and Pat Cummins after Andre Russell's wicket but still fell short by 18 runs.

KKR vs CSK: Deepak Chahar took four wickets for 29 runs to help CSK beat KKR by 18 runs.© BCCI/IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)' Andre Russell and Pat Cummins almost did the impossible as they helped their team reach agonisingly close to the 221-run target but still fell short by 18 runs in the end. Both batsmen took over from a disastrous start that saw KKR being reduced to 31/5 inside the powerplay. However, a crucial partnership between Russell and Karthik revived KKR's run-chase and gave them hopes of a successful finish. However, Sam Curran dismissed Russell to put an end to the blitz provided by there West Indian. Cummins took over from Russell and showed the world of his world-class all-round abilities by getting 30 runs off one Curran over. However, KKR fell short of batsmen in the end as they were all out for 202 runs. This was CSK's third win on the trot while KKR lost their third match in succession. (SCORECARD)

IPL 2021 Match 15 Highlights Between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Match 15, Indian Premier League, 2021, Apr 21, 2021

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs

April21202123:24 (IST)
CSK Win By 18 Runs!
A dramatic last over saw KKR lose their last wicket on the first ball as Pat Cummins was left stranded unbeaten at the other end for 66 runs from 34 balls. Prasidh Krishna falls agonisingly short at the bowling end.

From 31/5 to 202 all-out, KKR came back from an almost impossible position to make it to till the last over in a thriller. This win was CSK's third in succession while KKR lost their third match on the trot by 18 runs.

That's all for today's game, thank you for joining in. See you again tomorrow for another IPL picture between RCB and RR. Till, then goodbye.
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April21202123:16 (IST)
Can Pat Cummins do it?
KKR need 20 runs in six balls.
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April21202123:15 (IST)
Wicket!
KKR lose 9th wicket through a run-out.

KKR need 21 runs off 10 balls.
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April21202123:14 (IST)
Six!
Pat Cummins hits one against off Sam Curran on the leg side.

KKR from 31/5 to 199/8. What a story!
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April21202123:11 (IST)
KKR 193/8 in 18 Overs!
Can Pat Cummins take KKR over the finishing line?

KKR need 28 runs off 12 balls.
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April21202123:07 (IST)
Fifty!
Pat Cummins has scored one of the most enthralling fifties of this year's IPL already.

What an all-round performance!
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April21202123:02 (IST)
Wicket!
Kamlesh Nagarkoti plays silly.

KKR lose 8th wicket!
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April21202122:57 (IST)
Six!
Are you kidding me?

Cummins takes 30 runs off Sam Curran's over and nearing his fifty.
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April21202122:56 (IST)
Four!
There isn't any stopping Cummins here.

What an innings!
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April21202122:55 (IST)
Three In A Row!
Cummins-Show here.

Third successive six off the over. KKR 55 need off 26 balls.
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April21202122:54 (IST)
Back-To-Back Sixes!
Cummins hits two sixes in two balls off Sam Curran.

This lad still hasn't given up.
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April21202122:53 (IST)
Six!
Pat Cummins hits Sam Curran for a huge six.

Showing that he isn't a mug with the bat.
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April21202122:51 (IST)
Wicket!
Lungi Ngidi gets rid of Dinesh Karthik with a plumb LBW.

KKR 146/7 in 15 overs.
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April21202122:47 (IST)
Six!
Cummins hits another mighty blow.

A six off Lungi Ngidi over the mid-wicket boundary.
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April21202122:46 (IST)
Back-To-Back Four!
Pat Cummins hits two fours off Shardul Thakur to showcase his ability with the bat.

KKR 138/6 in 14 overs. Need 83 runs off 36 balls to win.
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April21202122:45 (IST)
Four!
Pat Cummins hits a full-toss from Shardul Thakur straight past the bowler for a four.

KKR 134/6 in 13.5 overs.
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April21202122:38 (IST)
Four + Six!
Dinesh Karthik hasn't lost his composure after Russell's wicket.

He is still going strong at a strike-rate of more than 170.
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April21202122:32 (IST)
Free-Hit, Six!
Andre Russell completed his fifty in no time as he dismantles a free hit off Ravindra Jadeja over the long off boundary.

KKR 111/5 in 11 overs.
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April21202122:26 (IST)
Six- Halfway Mark!
Andre Russell has turned dangerous in no time.

Pulls another Thakur delivery towards mid-wicket for a huge six.
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April21202122:24 (IST)
Six!
Six again from Russell in the same region.

Thakur getting a pasting here from the West Indian.
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April21202122:23 (IST)
Six!
Russell hits a fine six towards wide off-side.

Welcomes Shardul Thakur into the attack.
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April21202122:20 (IST)
Four!
Karthik hits a half-tracker for four.

KKR 71/5 in 8.4 overs.
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April21202122:14 (IST)
Six!
Dinesh Karthik with a fine six.

Hooks Chahar towards leg side.
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April21202122:12 (IST)
5 Wkt-Haul For Chahar?
Can Deepak Chahar claim a five-for?

In the last match against Punjab Kings, he ended with four wickets as well.
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April21202122:11 (IST)
Six!
Andre Russell hits Deepak Chahar out of the park.

No respect shown whatsoever. KKR 59/5 in 7.1 overs.
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April21202122:08 (IST)
Dre. Russ!
Andre Russell is unperturbed by the situation. Hits two fours and a six early on.

KKR rely heavily on him now.
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April21202122:07 (IST)
Two More Wickets!
Chahar and Ngidi take KKR's 4th and the 5th wicket respectively to put KKR in a spot of bother.

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April21202121:59 (IST)
Wicket!
Chahar with his third. Gets KKR captain Eoin Morgan through an edge to MS Dhoni.

KKR reeling at 27/3 in 4.3 overs.
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April21202121:55 (IST)
KKR 22/2 in 4 Overs!
CSK has started brilliantly with two wickets early on and only 22 runs on the board in the first four overs.

Should MS Dhoni bring the spinners now?
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April21202121:49 (IST)
Wicket!
Deepak Chahar gets Rana out. A deserving wicket for the bowler who beat the bat on quite a few occasions.

MS Dhoni showing that age is just a number with a lengthy sprint to take the catch.

KKR tottering at 17/2 in 2.5 overs.
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April21202121:43 (IST)
Three Fours!
KKR get on track with three quick fours after losing Gill early.

KKR 14/1 in 1.4 overs.
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April21202121:38 (IST)
Wicket!
Deepak Chahar gets the all-important wicket of opener Shubman Gill.

KKR 1-1 in 0.4 overs. What a start!
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April21202121:33 (IST)
We Are Underway!
KKR openers Nitish Rana and Shubman Gill make their way into the middle.

Deepak Chahar to start proceedings from the bowling side.
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April21202121:23 (IST)
CSK 220/3 In 20 Overs!
Faf du Plessis stood there till the end at 95 runs to help CSK post a mammoth 220 runs on the board. Gaikwad. Dhoni and Ali played their part to perfection while KKR bowlers found it hard to control the run-rate at the end, with CSK pasting 70 runs in the last 30 balls.

Nitish Rana and Shubman Gill will have to start brilliantly to have KKR in the match since the start. Stay tuned for an exciting run-chase in a few minutes.
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April21202121:18 (IST)
Twin Sixes!
Faf du Plessis inching closer to his 100 with two sixes against Pat Cummins.

Can he score the second 100 of IPL 2021?
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April21202121:15 (IST)
Wicket!
Russell picked up a wicket on his last ball.

Dhoni goes for 17 runs in 8 balls through a brilliant Eoin-Morgan catch.

CSK 201/3 in 19 overs.
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April21202121:12 (IST)
Third Boundary On The Trot!
Faf du Plessis hit a third successive boundary off Russell to put CSK well in control.

Can 220 be reached here?
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April21202121:11 (IST)
Four!
Faf du Plessis punishes the bowler with a four past the gully region.

Russell struggling with his line here.
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April21202121:09 (IST)
Six!
In the slot and MS Dhoni puts it on the leg side for a six.

CSK 186/2 in 18 overs. Andre Russell to bowl the 19th.
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April21202121:08 (IST)
Four!
After missing out on a couple of short balls, Dhoni puts one behind the keeper.

Krishna just strayed off the line there.
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