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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 53 Commentary, Live Updates

KKR vs PBKS, 2023 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match 53, Eden Gardens, Kolkata , May 08, 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
182/5 (20.0/20)
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
179/7 (20.0/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Punjab Kings by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Andre Russell
    42(23)&0/19(1)
That is it then from this game and also from another Manic Monday in the Indian T20 League. The action continues on Tuesday, the 9th of May with a big clash between Mumbai and Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium. That clash will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But, as usual, our build-up will begin a lot sooner, so, do join us then. Cheers!
Andre Russell is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant game-changing knock of 42 runs off 23 balls. He starts by saying yes he was waiting for the pace bowlers to show up. Adds that it was only going to be pressure on the bowlers, and they just backed themselves. Informs that he flicked one surprisingly in the stands. Mentions the consecutive sixes helped them to swing the momentum on their side. Adds that when you have Rinku Singh at the other end, he does not worry at all. He is very confident in Rinku Singh and is very happy with it. Informs that he gets goosebumps seeing what Singh does and is glad that he has some support down the order. States that he is the funniest guy in the group, so there can never be a dull moment around him.
Nitish Rana, the captain of Kolkata says that when he was batting, the plan was to hold one end. Adds that Venkatesh Iyer was struggling a bit with his injury and they had a chat about trying to take a big over from here or there. Goes on to applaud Andre Russell for his knock and mentions that it has been 10 matches or so and he kept telling Russell that he will get them a big win and that's what happened in this game. Says that he was a bit unhappy toward the end during the bowling as they conceded 15-20 extra runs. On Rinku Singh, he says that he always tells him to keep doing what he does and mentions that the crowd chanting his name is one of the best accolades Rinku can earn and to hear his name being chanted by the crowd alongside Andre Russell is a big deal.
The Presentation ceremony...
Rinku Singh, the man who hit the winning runs for Kolkata is down for a quick chat. Singh says that after winning a match like this one, more and more people get to know about him. Informs that he did not think at all about the last ball. On the run-out, he adds that he only thought that changing the strike will just make the game tight, but they were late to react. Mentions that he is getting used to these high-pressure situations as he comes out to bat between numbers 5-7, so he keeps practicing for the same.
The Punjab skipper, Shikhar Dhawan starts by saying he is not feeling great as they lost the match. Mentions that it wasn't an easy track to bat on, but in the end the opposition played really well. He then praises Arshdeep Singh for his effort in the final over. Tells that he feels they are missing an offspinner in the side. Adds that when a left-hander comes out to bat, they are operating with a leg-spinner from one end, while a left-arm spinner from the other one, and that's where they end up leaking a bit of runs.
Earlier in the game, Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and opted to bat first on a wicket that looked a bit dry and a bit slow as well. Punjab started off well with the bat but yet again, Prabhsimran Singh simply couldn't stay on the crease for long and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who came back in the side after a long absence couldn't even open his mark. Dhawan notched up yet another half-century and valuable contributions throughout the middle order, especially from Shahrukh Khan ensured that they got to a challenging total of 179 runs. For Kolkata, Varun Chakaravarthy continued his stellar form with the ball and picked up three wickets as well with all the other spinners bowling economical spells. The pacers though were put to the sword but Harshit Rana did manage to pick up a couple of early wickets. Coming to the chase, it was a tight contest with Punjab keeping their noses in front but with just two overs left, Andre Russell decided to shift gears and almost sealed the game for Kolkata. It was a valiant effort from Arshdeep Singh in the final over but it just wasn't enough.
Punjab will be deflated with that loss and it is a big blow to their chances of making it through to the playoffs now. They didn't have an ideal start with the ball but Nathan Ellis came on and got the wicket that allowed them to get back in the game and dictate the middle overs. Ellis and Rahul Chahar bowled brilliantly through the middle phase and got wickets as well. Harpreet Brar bowled just the one over and got a wicket as well but with a lot of left-handers in the opposition, he wasn't brought back on. The two frontline pacers - Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran had another poor outing with the latter playing a big role in the loss. Arshdeep though almost managed to defend 5 runs in the final over but missed his mark on the very final delivery and Punjab paid the ultimate price.
Kolkata left it a bit too late and needed a big lift toward the end from Andre Russell and Rinku Singh to get them over the line. They got off to a solid start with the bat as Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Jason Roy came out with intent and the latter just blew away the opposition bowlers. Roy looked good but got out and then it was a steady stand of 51 runs between skipper Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer that kept Kolkata in the game. Iyer, hampered a bit by his injury just couldn't keep going and got out and then Rana too got to fifty and walked back to the pavilion. With the required rate rising and just two overs left, Andre Russell took Sam Curran to the cleaners and struck three sixes to put Kolkata in the driver's seat. It got nervy at the end as Kolkata needed 2 runs off the final ball but Rinku Singh remained cool and got the boundary.
Absolute heartbreak for Punjab as it is that man - Rinku Singh yet again who finishes things off and gets Kolkata over the line. An Andre Russell special has blown away Punjab and has given new life to Kolkata's challenge for a playoff spot. Dre Russ was certainly due for a special knock and boy, didn't he get it at a vital time for his side.
End Of The Over 20 : 182/5
8 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 219.4
  • W 19.5
  • 419.6
R. Singh
21 (10)
S. Thakur
0 (0)
A. Singh
4-0-39-0
19.6
4
Arshdeep Singh To Rinku Singh
FOUR! HERE ARE THE WINNING RUNS! Rinku Singh, you beauty! It is a full toss, down the leg side. Rinku Singh picks it up nice and early, and whips it down to fine leg. One bounce and into the ropes. The party has started in Kolkata. The hosts win the game by 5 wickets.
Shardul Thakur is the new man in but he will be at the non-striker's end.
19.5
W
Arshdeep Singh To Andre Russell OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! OH NO! What has happened here. It is a slower bouncer, outside off. Andre Russell slashes hard at it but misses it completely. The ball goes straight to the keep but Rinku Singh still calls for a single. Andre Russell is late to react and Arshdeep Singh collects the ball and takes the bails off. The replays confirm that Andre Russell is short of the crease.
Is that a run-out? What drama in the middle! The keeper delays the throw but finally throws it to the bowler. Andre Russell tries to scamper through and puts in the dive but Arshdeep Singh gets the direct hit in at the bowler's end. It is sent upstairs and the replays show that Russell is short of his crease. OUT is the decision on the big screen.
19.4
2
Arshdeep Singh To Andre Russell
It is very full, wide of off. Andre Russell has big enough hands to reach the ball, he lofts it over extra cover. The man in the deep comes across and keeps it down to two runs.
19.3
1
Arshdeep Singh To Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh now rotates the strike with a single. Arshdeep Singh with three great deliveries so far. Arshdeep Singh follows the batter outside leg. It is a full toss, but Rinku Singh could not punish it.
19.2
1
Arshdeep Singh To Andre Russell
A single now! It is a low full toss, outside off. Andre Russell gets it through the gap at backward point for one.
Arshdeep Singh has shown his trump card, 'the bouncer,' first ball and this means Andre Russell will be ready for the fuller deliveries now. Can Arshdeep hold his nerve?
19.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Andre Russell
Arshdeep Singh starts with a dot ball. It is a sharp bumper, on middle. Andre Russell ducks under this one.
End Of The Over 19 : 174/4
20 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 618.2
  • 618.3
  • 018.4
  • 618.5
  • 118.6
A. Russell
39 (19)
R. Singh
16 (8)
S. Curran
3-0-44-0
18.6
1
Sam Curran To Andre Russell
Short one, outside off. Russell slaps it hard over covers. They take one as the ball meets the fielder on a bounce.
18.5
6
Sam Curran To Andre Russell
SIX! ALL THE WAY! Flat and hard! Dre Russ you beauty. Back of a length ball, outside off. Andre Russell waits for it and slots it home for a biggie over the point fence. Sam Curran has been taken to the cleaners here. One more delivery to go.
18.4
0
Sam Curran To Andre Russell
A dot! Rare one in this over! Back of a length, outside off. Andre Russell tries to play the upper cut but only connects with thin air. The big man thinks it should've been a wide but he does not challenge the decision.
18.3
6
Sam Curran To Andre Russell
SIX! BANG! DRE RUSS IS BACK! It is very full, on leg stump. Andre Russell clears his front leg and tonks it over the square leg fence. 13 now needed in 9 balls.
18.2
6
Sam Curran To Andre Russell
SIX! Andre Russell puts this one in the stands. He says it is game on. It is very full, on the pads. Andre Russell just needed his wrists here to send it way back into the stands past the square leg fence.
18.1
1
Sam Curran To Rinku Singh
Sam Curran fires in a yorker, outside off. Rinku Singh pushes it to covers and crosses for one.
End Of The Over 18 : 154/4
10 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 417.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
R. Singh
15 (7)
A. Russell
20 (14)
A. Singh
3-0-31-0
17.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Rinku Singh
Excellent end to the over by Arshdeep Singh. It is full, outside off. Rinku Singh flicks it along the ground through mid-wicket. One taken.
17.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rinku Singh
The crowd at the Eden Gardens go silent. Arshdeep Singh bends his back hard and serves a bumper, on the bodyline. Rinku Singh tries to play the ramp shot but misses it completely.
17.4
4
Arshdeep Singh To Rinku Singh
FOUR! Rinku Singh doing the talking with the bat, with some rub of the green. He moves to 14 off just 5 balls. Arshdeep Singh follows the batter outside leg with a full ball. Rinku Singh gets an inside edge on it. The ball runs down to the fine leg fence.
17.3
1
Arshdeep Singh To Andre Russell
Andre Russell now slaps this length ball to deep point. It meets the fielder on a bounce. One taken.
17.2
4
Arshdeep Singh To Andre Russell
FOUR! The big man connects this time and the ball is going in only one direction, and that is the boundary. It is very full, sliding down leg. Andre Russell uses the angle and tickles it down to square leg. It races away to the fence.
17.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Andre Russell
Arshdeep Singh fires in a wide yorker, right on the money. Andre Russell throws the kitchen sink at it but gets nowhere near the ball.
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-21-0) is back on.
End Of The Over 17 : 144/4
15 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 216.6
R. Singh
10 (4)
A. Russell
15 (11)
N. Ellis
4-0-29-1
16.6
2
Nathan Ellis To Rinku Singh
Back of a length, outside off. Rinku Singh cuts it hard to deep point for a brace. Kolkata are still in it, if these two get going.
16.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
Very full, on leg. Andre Russell whips it down to long on for just a single.
16.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Rinku Singh
Short ball, Rinku Singh shuffles and pulls this to deep mid-wicket from outside off. One taken.
16.3
6
Nathan Ellis To Rinku Singh
SIX! BANG! Rinku Singh does what he does best. He finds the boundary at will. It is full, on leg. Rinku Singh gets low and smokes it over the square leg fence for a biggie.
16.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
Short one, on middle. Andre Russell mistimes his pull to wide of long on for a single.
16.1
4
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
FOUR! The crowd has come back to life with this boundary. Nathan Ellis follows Andre Russell down the leg side with a slower ball. Andre Russell reads it early and flicks it over square leg for four runs. Exceptional shot.
Nathan Ellis (3-0-14-1) to bowl out...
End Of The Over 16 : 129/4
7 Runs
  • 215.1
  • W 15.2
  • 115.3
  • 1 WD 15.4
  • 015.4
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
A. Russell
9 (8)
R. Singh
1 (1)
R. Chahar
4-0-23-2
15.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Short one, outside off. Andre Russell cuts it hard to deep point but only for a single.
15.5
2
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Andre Russell now punches this full ball through the off side for a brace.
15.4
0
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Shorter, outside off, turning away slightly. Andre Russell tries to pull the trigger but get no bat on it.
15.4
wd
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
WIDE! Rahul Chahar has to reload this one as this ball spins sharply and goes past the tramline outside off.
15.3
1
Rahul Chahar To Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh is off the mark! Flatter, on off. Singh nudges it through the leg side for one.
Strategic break! Right then, Kolkata were going along nicely but have lost a couple of quick wickets and this has handed the advantage to Punjab. 56 runs are needed off 28 balls but Andre Russell is out in the middle and with Rinku Singh still to come, Kolkata aren't out of it at all but will have to take an over or so to rebuild. Punjab will feel they are one more breakthrough away from getting a firm grip on the game and will look to get it at the earliest. Also, Rinku Singh walks out to bat now.
15.2
W
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Nitish Rana could not complete the job for his side. He holes out after making his half-century. Liam Livingstone with a stunning sliding catch. Kolkata now are in a spot of bother. Poor, poor decision making from the Kolkata skipper. He only has himself to blame for his wicket. It is tossed up, around middle. Nitish Rana switches his stance and goes for the reverse hit. The ball though lobs over wide mid off. Liam Livingstone rushes to his right from long off and takes a sharp catch to hand his side a slight advantage in this match.
15.1
2
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
A couple of runs to Nitish Rana and that will be a FIFTY for the Kolkata skipper, another top knock from him. This is tossed up, full and on the legs, Rana flicks it away in front of square leg and gets back for two. He will now look to guide his side over the line.
End Of The Over 15 : 122/3
6 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 414.6
A. Russell
6 (5)
N. Rana
49 (36)
N. Ellis
3-0-14-1
14.6
4
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
FOUR! Manages to get it away! A good slower bumper by Nathan Ellis, right around the batter's helmet. Andre Russell crouches a bit and just goes after it. The ball takes the top edge and just goes over the keeper and into the fine leg fence. 58 required now off 20 balls.
14.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
Brings out the bouncer now and bowls it outside off, Andre Russell backs away and tries to uppercut it but misses.
14.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Full and outside off again, Nitish Rana stays back but can't get under it. Rana drills it down to long off for just a single.
14.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Full and wide, right in the blockhole, Nitish Rana drives it firmly but straight to extra cover.
14.2
0
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Slower one, on a length and outside off. Nitish Rana backs away but then has to reach for it a bit and taps it in front of covers.
14.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
On a fullish length and angled into middle and leg, Andre Russell stays back and tucks it away through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 116/3
7 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • W 13.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
A. Russell
1 (2)
N. Rana
48 (33)
R. Chahar
3-0-16-1
13.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Way too short and well outside off, Andre Russell throws his hands at it but gets an under edge toward short third man. Just the single then.
13.5
0
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Short and wide outside off, cut away straight toward point.
Andre Russell is the new man in.
13.4
W
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A half-hearted attempt from Venkatesh Iyer to break the shackles but it doesn't come off. This is nicely bowled though by Rahul Chahar as he tosses it up and it is the googly as well. This is flighted around off and Iyer skips down the track trying to lift it over long off. Iyer gets beaten in the flight and by the turn as well and ends up slicing it high toward long off. Liam Livingstone there takes a solid catch and Kolkata lose their third. 65 needed now off 38 balls.
13.3
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
Slows it up a touch and bowls it around leg stump, Nitish Rana sweeps it toward square leg for a single.
13.2
4
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Punished! Short and just a bit wide, Nitish Rana picks up the length early and rocks back before cutting it hard in front of point for a boundary.
13.1
1
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Good running! Quicker and pushed through fuller on the legs, Venkatesh Iyer sweeps it down to short fine leg and scampers across for one.
End Of The Over 13 : 109/2
11 Runs
  • 412.1
  • 012.2
  • 1 WD 12.3
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 412.6
N. Rana
43 (31)
V. Iyer
10 (11)
S. Curran
2-0-24-0
12.6
4
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Full and wide again, Nitish Rana drives it firmly and square of the wicket toward the cover-point fence. Nathan Ellis from deep cover runs to his right and slides in to save a couple of runs for his side. It seems like Ellis touched the ropes while getting up and the replays confirm the same, so, it will be a boundary.
12.5
0
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
Gets it full and wide, on a perfect length as well. Nitish Rana jams the cover drive straight to the fielder at extra cover.
12.4
1
Sam Curran To Venkatesh Iyer
Full and pushed well wide of the off stump, Venkatesh Iyer reaches out and gets it away in front of covers for a quick single.
12.3
1
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
Very full, a low full toss infact and outside off, Nitish Rana leans on and drives it to sweeper cover for a single.
12.3
wd
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
WIDE! A bit fuller and just spilled beyond the tramline outside off, Nitish Rana leaves it alone and now a wide is called.
12.2
0
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
A slower one now, on a good length and pushed well outside off. Nitish Rana tries to go after it but misses and no wide is called. Rana seems displeased with the call but doesn't review it.
12.1
4
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Edged away! Full and outside off, Nitish Rana with a flashy drive but the ball takes the outside edge and races away into the third man fence.
End Of The Over 12 : 98/2
6 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
N. Rana
34 (26)
V. Iyer
9 (10)
R. Chahar
2-0-9-0
11.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
Around middle and leg, this is worked away off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for one more.
11.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Pushed through a bit quicker and flatter on middle, Venkatesh Iyer awkwardly fends it away toward wide mid off and rotates the strike.
11.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
A wrong'un now, on a nagging length around middle and turning away. Nitish Rana stays back and nudges it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
11.3
2
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
On the pads, Nitish Rana works it away nicely in the gap at mid-wicket and races back for the second run.
11.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer steps out and looks to flick away a fuller delivery but gets a leading edge through extra cover for one.
11.1
0
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Quicker and flatter outside off, dabbed away down toward short third man.
End Of The Over 11 : 92/2
16 Runs
  • 410.1
  • 410.2
  • 610.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
V. Iyer
7 (7)
N. Rana
30 (23)
L. Livingstone
2-0-27-0
10.6
1
Liam Livingstone To Venkatesh Iyer
Nicely floated up on off and middle, Liam Livingstone strokes it down to long on for a single.
10.5
1
Liam Livingstone To Nitish Rana
Around middle and leg, nudged away in front of mid-wicket for a single.
10.4
0
Liam Livingstone To Nitish Rana
Much better from Liam Livingstone. Flights this one up, on a nagging length and around off. Nitish Rana is drawn forward but the ball grips and turns past the outside edge.
10.3
6
Liam Livingstone To Nitish Rana
SIX! Crunched! Drops it short now does Liam Livingstone and bowls it around off. Nitish Rana muscles it off the back foot and gets it over the cow corner fence for a maximum. 14 off the over already.
10.2
4
Liam Livingstone To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Top shot! Drifted in from around off, Nitish Rana skips down the track and lofts it inside-out over extra cover to make it two boundaries in a row.
10.1
4
Liam Livingstone To Nitish Rana
FOUR! This is tossed up on off stump, Nitish Rana leans on and hits through the line of the ball over the bowler's head for a boundary.
End Of The Over 10 : 76/2
3 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
N. Rana
15 (18)
V. Iyer
6 (6)
R. Chahar
1-0-3-0
9.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
A single to end the over. Short and on off. Rana knocks it down to long off for a single.
9.5
0
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
On leg, swept to backward square leg.
9.4
0
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
Fuller, on middle. Rana does not read it on time and mistimes his shot.
9.3
0
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
Full, on leg. Rana drags his sweep to square leg.
9.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer now rotates the strike as he nudges this full ball into the leg side.
9.1
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Rana
Loopy ball, on middle, Rana flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 9 : 73/2
6 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
N. Rana
13 (13)
V. Iyer
5 (5)
N. Ellis
2-0-8-1
8.6
1
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Rana cuts this short one to sweeper cover and takes another single. A tidy over from Ellis comes to an end.
8.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Venkatesh Iyer
Nathan Ellis continues to keep things tight. Only 5 singles off the 5 balls. A length ball, on off. Iyer knocks it through the gap at covers for a single.
8.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Good length, angling across, outside off. Rana guides it through backward point. The batters take a sinlge. This has been a solid over from Ellis so far.
8.3
1
Nathan Ellis To Venkatesh Iyer
Much fuller, on off. Iyer pushes it into covers for one more.
8.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Good length, on the pads. Rana nudges it to mid-wicket and crosses for one.
8.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Venkatesh Iyer
On a length, around off. Iyer punches it to sweeper cover for one.
Strategic break! This game is very well-contested thus far and neither side has a clear advantage at the moment. Kolkata have managed to stay in and around the required rate but have lost a couple of wickets and need to do a bit of rebuilding. Punjab will be hoping their spinners make a big impact in the middle phase and strangle the opposition batters. A crucial phase of play awaits and it will be interesting to see which side gets ahead in the game.
End Of The Over 8 : 67/2
4 Runs
  • 17.1
  • W 7.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
N. Rana
10 (10)
V. Iyer
2 (2)
H. Brar
1-0-4-1
7.6
0
Harpreet Brar To Nitish Rana
Very full, outside off. Rana tries to chase it but only manages to get an inside edge on it. A wicket-taking over from Harpreet Brar comes to an end.
7.5
1
Harpreet Brar To Venkatesh Iyer
Iyer now pushes this full ball into covers for another single.
7.4
1
Harpreet Brar To Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana now rotates the strike as he nudges this full one to mid on.
7.3
1
Harpreet Brar To Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is off the mark straightaway. Full, wide of off. Iyer slices it over covers for one.
Venkatesh Iyer walks out at number 4.
7.2
W
Harpreet Brar To Jason Roy OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Harpreet Brar comes into the attack and makes an instant impact as he gets rid of Jason Roy who was looking to be in incredible form. It is tossed up, around off. Jason Roy gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it to deep mid-wicket. Although, he does not get the desired distance on it. Shahrukh Khan in the deep completes the catch and spreads some kind of discomfort amongst the home fans.
7.1
1
Harpreet Brar To Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana pushes this full ball into covers and rotates the strike.
Harpreet Brar comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 7 : 63/1
11 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
  • 46.6
J. Roy
38 (23)
N. Rana
8 (7)
L. Livingstone
1-0-11-0
6.6
4
Liam Livingstone To Jason Roy
FOUR! Consecutive boundaries to end the over with! Liam Livingstone gives away 11 runs in his first over. Back of a length, outside off. Jason Roy stays back and crunches it through cover-point for a cracking boundary.
6.5
4
Liam Livingstone To Jason Roy
FOUR! Roy races away to 34 runs now. A full toss, way outside leg. Jason Roy gets low and helps it down to fine leg for four runs.
6.4
1
Liam Livingstone To Nitish Rana
On the pads, Rana nudges it into mid-wicket for one.
6.3
1
Liam Livingstone To Jason Roy
Short one, outside off. Roy backs away and slaps it through cover-point. One taken.
6.2
0
Liam Livingstone To Jason Roy
Looped up, full and on middle. Roy gets the reverse hit out but could not time it at all.
6.1
1
Liam Livingstone To Nitish Rana
A single now as Rana pushes this into covers.
End Of The Over 6 : 52/1
13 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
J. Roy
29 (19)
N. Rana
6 (5)
S. Curran
1-0-13-0
5.6
4
Sam Curran To Jason Roy
FOUR! Jason Roy is having a lot of fun at his home venue. He is loving life in Eden Gardens. Back of a length, on middle. Roy gets on top of it and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket for four runs.
5.5
4
Sam Curran To Jason Roy
FOUR! Freebie really for Roy. It is a length ball, on the pads. Roy stays back and flicks it behind square on the leg side. He finds the gap this time and the boundary as well.
5.4
0
Sam Curran To Jason Roy
On a length, angled across. Roy slashes it to point, but could not find the gap.
5.3
1
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
Very full, on off. Rana dabs it to backward point. There is an overthrow and the batters sneak a single.
5.2
4
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Up and over! Rana gets his first boundary of the chase. Back of a length, on off. Rana swivels and pulls it towards cow corner. There is no man there in the deep and it easily crosses the ropes.
5.1
0
Sam Curran To Nitish Rana
A length ball, in the channel. Rana shuffles and tucks it to the leg side.
End Of The Over 5 : 39/1
3 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 1 LB 4.2
  • 14.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
N. Rana
1 (2)
J. Roy
21 (16)
N. Ellis
1-0-2-1
4.6
1
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Pace on this time, full and on the stumps, this is worked away through mid-wicket for one.
4.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Hard length, angles it across the left-hander. Nitish Rana stands tall and taps it toward cover-point.
Nitish Rana is the new man at the crease.
4.4
W
Nathan Ellis To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! LBW! A loud appeal for LBW from Nathan Ellis and the finger goes up. Rahmanullah Gurbaz though opts for the review. Brilliant change of pace from Ellis as he bowls it at just 110 clicks and gets it full and straight as well. Gurbaz comes forward and tries to flick it away but misses and gets struck right in front. UltraEdge shows that there's no bat on it and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. The on-field decision stands and Ellis picks up a wicket in his first over.
4.3
1
Nathan Ellis To Jason Roy
Slower one, around the top of off, Jason Roy has to wait for it a bit before easing it through cover for a single.
4.2
lb
Nathan Ellis To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Leg bye! Full and angling on the pads, Rahmanullah Gurbaz misses the flick and the ball goes off his pads toward backward square leg. They get a leg bye.
4.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Nathan Ellis comes into the attack now and starts off with a good-length delivery on middle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz tentatively blocks it out.
End Of The Over 4 : 36/0
16 Runs
  • 63.1
  • 43.2
  • 1 WD 3.3
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
J. Roy
20 (15)
R. Gurbaz
15 (9)
A. Singh
2-0-21-0
3.6
4
Arshdeep Singh To Jason Roy
FOUR! Swatted away! Another slower short ball well outside the off stump. Jason Roy doesn't move his feet and has to reach for it but manages to get it uppishly and through extra cover for a boundary.
3.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Jason Roy
Bowls it slower and shorter and also pushes it well outside the off stump. Jason Roy has to reach for it and toe ends it to mid off.
3.4
0
Arshdeep Singh To Jason Roy
A very full delivery on off stump, Jason Roy leans on and drives it on the full to the right of mid off where Shikhar Dhawan makes a sharp stop.
3.3
1
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Shorter and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets across and slaps it away over cover-point and on the bounce to the fielder in the deep for a single.
3.3
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
WIDE! A quick bumper now, around leg stump and Rahmanullah Gurbaz misses the hook shot. A wide is called though.
3.2
4
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Hammered away! Arshdeep Singh bowls a good full ball on off stump and gets it to swing back in but Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays a solid straight drive past his partner at the other end and picks up a boundary.
3.1
6
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! Wow, what a shot! On a good length and angling across the off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is quick to shuffle across and get inside the line before whipping it over the backward square leg fence for a maximum.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/0
10 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
R. Gurbaz
4 (6)
J. Roy
16 (12)
R. Dhawan
2-0-15-0
2.6
1
Rishi Dhawan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls this one right in the blockhole around off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz digs it out in front of mid on and gets across for a run.
2.5
1
Rishi Dhawan To Jason Roy
Back of a length around off and nipping away, Jason Roy firms it away off the back foot and to the right of the man at cover. The fielder there gets a hand on it and keeps it down to a single.
2.4
4
Rishi Dhawan To Jason Roy
FOUR! Easy pickings! Length ball on the pads, Jason Roy helps it away wide of the man at short fine leg for a boundary.
2.3
0
Rishi Dhawan To Jason Roy
A bit of frustration from Jason Roy as he fails to connect again. A touch slower and shorter, close to the off stump, Roy looks to guide it off the back foot but misses.
2.2
0
Rishi Dhawan To Jason Roy
Swing and a miss! Back of a length and around off, angling in. Jason Roy comes down the track and looks to hammer it over long on but is well beaten. Jitesh Sharma under-arms the ball back onto the stumps but Roy manages to get back with ease.
2.1
4
Rishi Dhawan To Jason Roy
FOUR! Jason Roy comes forward and picks the slower one before playing a controlled pull shot well in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 2 : 10/0
5 Runs
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
R. Gurbaz
3 (5)
J. Roy
7 (7)
A. Singh
1-0-5-0
1.6
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Good length around off and angling away, Rahmanullah Gurbaz swats it away in front of mid on and looks for one but doesn't get it.
1.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Nicely bowled! Pitches this one up right around the off stump and gets it to move away just a touch. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is drawn forward to block but is beaten on the outside edge.
1.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To Jason Roy
Back of a length and close to the off stump, Jason Roy looks to cut close from the body but gets an inside edge to the left of the keeper and picks up a single.
1.3
0
Arshdeep Singh To Jason Roy
Fraction shorter and angling across the off stump, Jason Roy slashes at it but fails to connect.
1.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Jason Roy
A bit of zip on that one! Hard length angled across the right-hander and getting some additional bounce off the deck. Jason Roy looks to play at it but is beaten.
1.1
4
Arshdeep Singh To Jason Roy
FOUR! Good swing but an even better shot from Jason Roy. This is a bit fuller on leg stump and swinging back in, Roy just flicks it away in front of mid-wicket and pierces the gap for the first boundary of the chase.
Arshdeep Singh to share the new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 30.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
J. Roy
2 (3)
R. Gurbaz
3 (3)
R. Dhawan
1-0-5-0
0.6
1
Rishi Dhawan To Jason Roy
Hard length outside off, Jason Roy swings hard at it but gets an inside edge toward short mid-wicket. The batters scamper through for one.
0.5
0
Rishi Dhawan To Jason Roy
Length again, in that channel around off and shaping away, Jason Roy watchfully eases it toward cover-point.
0.4
3
Rishi Dhawan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a good length over middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz steps out and heaves it over the mid-wicket region. There's not much timing on it and the fielder from inside the ring chases it down and saves a run for his side.
0.3
0
Rishi Dhawan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A bit of movement off the deck! On the shorter side and outside off, seaming further away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz slashes hard at it but misses.
0.2
0
Rishi Dhawan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Just a fraction short and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz stays back and taps it in front of point.
0.1
1
Rishi Dhawan To Jason Roy
Off the mark right away! Rishi Dhawan starts with a good-length ball around middle, Jason Roy pushes it gently in front of mid on and gets across for a quick single. Kolkata are underway!
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Match Info
  • Venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Kolkata Knight Riders beat Punjab Kings by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Andre Russell
  • Umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Akshay Totre (IND) and Ulhas Gandhe (IND)
  • Referee Sanjay Raul (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Punjab 179/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Punjab 152/7 in 18.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 131/5 in 16.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 38 balls between S Dhawan (25) and J Sharma (21)
  • Punjab 102/3 in 11.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (9.1 ovs): KOL against J Sharma (Caught) Unsuccessful (PUN: 2, KOL: 1)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 79/3 in 9.0 overs
  • PUN 53/3: L Livingstone lbw b V Chakaravarthy 15(9)
  • Referral 1 (5.3 ovs): L Livingstone against KOL (LBW) Unsuccessful (PUN: 2, KOL: 2) (Retained)
  • Punjab 51/2 in 5.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 22 balls between A Russell (33) and R Singh (16)
  • Kolkata 153/4 in 17.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 124/4 in 15.2 overs
  • Kolkata 102/2 in 12.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 67/2 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 52/1
  • Kolkata 52/1 in 6.0 overs
  • KOL 38/1: R Gurbaz lbw b N Elils 15(12)
  • Referral 1 (4.4 ovs): R Gurbaz against PUN (LBW) Unsuccessful (KOL: 2, PUN: 1)
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