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Gujarat Lions vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 3 Match Summary

GL vs KKR, 2017 - T20 Summary

Gujarat Lions vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard
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Match Ended   
183/4 (20.0/20)
184/0 (14.5/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Gujarat Lions by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Chris Lynn
GL 183/4
Bat Top Batsmen
68 (51)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 133.33SR
47 (25)
  • 6x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 188SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 8.25
4
OVERS
33/1
R/W
KKR 184/0
Bat Top Batsmen
93 (41)
  • 6x4s
  • 8x6s
  • 226.82SR
76 (48)
  • 12x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 158.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
2
OVERS
13/0
R/W
1
OVERS
23/0
R/W
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Phew! That's it from all of us for this game. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. We look forward to your company for the double-header tomorrow. Punjab host Pune for their opening game in the tournament while Bangalore host Delhi later in the day. It should be a humdinger! Do join us for all the action. The first game begins at 1600 local time (1030 GMT). Until then, it's goodbye and take care!
Man of the Match, Chris Lynn says that he is very comfortable with his role at Kolkata. He though adds that he wants to be consistent as one good game doesn't make it special. Hopes that he can continue the momentum as that will please him the most. Adds that he enjoys the ball coming on the bat. Says that is happy to bat with Gambhir who is a good player of spin so they can rotate the strike at will. Mentions that it was a good flat wicket for the batsman and he enjoyed batting on it.
Kolkata skipper, Gautam Gambhir reckons that it was a perfect start to the tournament for them. Applauds Chris Lynn for the way he batted at the start. Credits his bowlers for bowling really well throughout the first innings. Appreciates his spinners for bowling well in tight situations. Mentions that they know how dangerous Lynn is and they are going to give him a long run. Mentions that there is always room for improvement and they will look to work on their fielding. Ends by saying that the team will look to play around Chris Lynn.
Gujarat skipper, Suresh Raina feels that 180 was a good total on the board. Rues the lack of experience in the bowling department. Adds that he and Dinesh Karthik batted really well in the middle. Acknowledges the fact that Gujarat missed world class players in Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo. Applauds Dinesh Karthik for batting really well and congratulates him for having a fantastic domestic season. Also lauds the batting from Jason Roy and Brendon McCullum.
Gujarat will be utterly disappointed with the game. They huffed and puffed their way to post this total but the batting from Kolkata made a mockery of Gujarat's effort. None of the bowlers posed a threat to the batsmen and skipper Suresh Raina will want to ensure his team gets over this loss pretty soon.
Both Chris Lynn and Gautam Gambhir began aggressively and never let the Gujarat bowlers settle. Lynn in particular was not holding himself back. He found the fence at regular intervals as the bowlers for the hosts wilted under pressure of the assault. Both the Kolkata openers notched up their fifties and took their team home with ages to spare.
Woah! That was real quick from Kolkata! Chasing a score of 184, Gujarat would have expected a close contest but this has been a mauling. Kolkata have raced away to a smashing victory in just 14.5 overs without losing a single wicket. Gujarat didn't know what hit them but the visitors have begun the tournament with aplomb.
14.5
2
Dhawal Kulkarni To Chris Lynn
All over! Kolkata have annihilated Gujarat here! Low full toss outside off, Lynn drills it to sweeper cover. There is a slight hesitation as Manpreet Gony fumbles in the deep but they take the couple. That's it. KOLKATA WIN BY 10 WICKETS!
14.4
2
Dhawal Kulkarni To Chris Lynn
Fuller in line of the stumps, slower in pace, Lynn looks to go big but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a couple. The bowler himself had to run to the ball to stop it.
14.4
wd
Dhawal Kulkarni To Chris Lynn
WIDE! Sprays this wider outside off. Lynn lets it go. Another wide signaled.
14.3
6
Dhawal Kulkarni To Chris Lynn
SIX! Short outside off, Lynn gets behind it and drills it over long on for a maximum. We are running out of words now.
14.2
4
Dhawal Kulkarni To Chris Lynn
FOUR! And another one! Shorter in length, Lynn looks to pull it over mid-wicket. Dwayne Smith runs in from long leg, dives forward but cannot get to it. The ball trickles into the fence.
14.1
6
Dhawal Kulkarni To Chris Lynn
SIX! Just not your day, Gujarat! Low full toss outside off, Lynn looks to go over long off but seems to have found the fielder. Brendon McCullum gets under it at long off but parries it over the ropes for a maximum.
14.1
wd
Dhawal Kulkarni To Chris Lynn
WIDE! Sprays it wide outside off, left alone by Lynn. A wide is signaled.
Dhawal Kulkarni returns for a bowl.
Time out taken, Lynn and Gambhir have made this look like a stroll in the park. Kolkata need 22 from 36 balls.
Over 14 : 162/0
9 Runs
  • 613.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
G. Gambhir
76 (48)
C. Lynn
73 (36)
S. Kaushik
4-0-40-0
13.6
0
Shivil Kaushik To Gautam Gambhir
Flatter outside off, Gambhir looks to dab it down to third man but fails to put bat to ball.
13.5
1
Shivil Kaushik To Chris Lynn
Lands it around off, heaved through backward square leg for a single.
13.4
0
Shivil Kaushik To Chris Lynn
Bowls it around off, Lynn defends it towards short mid-wicket. The batsmen look for a single but the bowler goes to his right and stops the ball and prevents the single.
13.3
1
Shivil Kaushik To Gautam Gambhir
Drops it shorter around off, dabbed towards short third man for a single.
13.2
1
Shivil Kaushik To Chris Lynn
Outside off, punched to sweeper cover for a single.
13.1
6
Shivil Kaushik To Chris Lynn
SIX! Lynn is having a ball! Kaushik drops it short outside off, Lynn gets across and smashes it over long on for a biggie. Superb strike, that.
Shivil Kaushik called back on for a bowl.
Over 13 : 153/0
6 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
C. Lynn
65 (32)
G. Gambhir
75 (46)
P. Kumar
2-0-13-0
12.6
1
Praveen Kumar To Chris Lynn
Low full toss on leg, Lynn makes room to hit it but gets rapped on his pads. Gambhir calls him through for a leg bye.
12.5
1
Praveen Kumar To Gautam Gambhir
Shorter in length, slower in pace, Gambhir has ages to pull it through square leg for a single.
12.4
1
Praveen Kumar To Chris Lynn
Slower one outside off, Lynn can only manage to dig it out towards long on for a single.
12.3
1
Praveen Kumar To Gautam Gambhir
Praveen Kumar goes round the wicket, bowls it short, Gambhir pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. 150 up for Kolkata!
12.2
1
Praveen Kumar To Chris Lynn
Fuller around off, Lynn hammers it down to long off for a single.
12.1
1
Praveen Kumar To Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir tucks it towards short fine leg for a single.
Praveen Kumar returns for a bowl. Kolkata need 37 more from 48 balls.
15 OV
22 Runs
D. Kulkarni to C. Lynn
  • 1 WD14.1
  • 614.1
  • 414.2
  • 614.3
  • 1 WD14.4
  • 214.4
  • 214.5
14 OV
9 Runs
S. Kaushik to C. Lynn G. Gambhir
  • 613.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
6 Runs
P. Kumar to G. Gambhir C. Lynn
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
16 Runs
S. Jakati to C. Lynn G. Gambhir
  • 5 WD11.1
  • 111.1
  • 411.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 211.5
  • 1 WD11.6
  • 111.6
11 OV
15 Runs
M. Gony to G. Gambhir
  • 1 WD10.1
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 410.3
  • 010.4
  • 410.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
7 Runs
S. Jakati to G. Gambhir C. Lynn
  • 29.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
6 Runs
S. Kaushik to C. Lynn G. Gambhir
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
7 Runs
S. Jakati to C. Lynn G. Gambhir
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 27.4
  • 27.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
23 Runs
D. Smith to C. Lynn
  • 66.1
  • 46.2
  • 06.3
  • 66.4
  • 66.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
20 Runs
S. Kaushik to G. Gambhir
  • 45.1
  • 4 B5.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
7 Runs
D. Kulkarni to G. Gambhir C. Lynn
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
9 Runs
S. Kaushik to G. Gambhir C. Lynn
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
17 Runs
M. Gony to G. Gambhir C. Lynn
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 1 WD2.3
  • 42.3
  • 62.4
  • 02.5
  • 1 WD2.6
  • 02.6
2 OV
13 Runs
D. Kulkarni to G. Gambhir C. Lynn
  • 11.1
  • 61.2
  • 11.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
7 Runs
P. Kumar to G. Gambhir C. Lynn
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Kolkata Knight Riders beat Gujarat Lions by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match Chris Lynn
  • Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), CK Nandan (IND) and Yeshwant Barde (IND)
  • Referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Gujarat 183/4 in 20.0 overs
  • Gujarat 153/3 in 17.6 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between S Raina (27) and D Karthik (23)
  • S Raina dropped on 50 by Yusuf Patha in 16.3 overs
  • S Raina T20 fifty: 50 runs in 41 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Time out: Gujarat 130/3 in 16.0 overs
  • Gujarat 101/3 in 11.5 overs
  • Time out: Gujarat 72/2 in 8.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between B McCullum (28) and S Raina (21)
  • Mandatory power play (1-6) Gujarat 52/1
  • S Raina dropped on 12 by K Yadav in 5.5 overs
  • Gujarat 50/1 in 5.4 overs
  • J Roy (GUJ), and C Woakes (KOL), makes their T20 debut
  • C Lynn dropped on 73 by B McCullum in 14.1 overs
  • Time out: Kolkata 162/0 in 14.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 150 off 75 balls between G Gambhir (74) and C Lynn (63)
  • Kolkata 150/0 in 12.3 overs
  • G Gambhir T20 fifty: 50 runs in 33 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Time out: Kolkata 103/0 in 8.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 101 off 46 balls between G Gambhir (43) and C Lynn (52)
  • Kolkata 101/0 in 7.4 overs
  • C Lynn T20 fifty: 50 runs in 19 balls (4x4) (5x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between G Gambhir (23) and C Lynn (27)
  • Kolkata 52/0 in 4.5 overs
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Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Worm
PlayerRunsAvg.
David Warner SRH64158.27
Gautam Gambhir KKR49841.50
Shikhar Dhawan SRH47936.84
Steven Smith RPS47239.33
Suresh Raina GL44240.18
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PlayerWicketsEco.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar SRH267.05
Jaydev Unadkat RPS247.02
Jasprit Bumrah MI207.43
Mitchell McClenaghan MI199.38
Imran Tahir RPS187.85
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