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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 53 Match Summary

KKR vs PBKS, 2023 - T20 Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Scorecard
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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)
PBKS 179/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/737-shikhar-dhawan-playerprofile>Shikhar Dhawan</a>
Shikhar Dhawan
57 (47)
  • 9x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 121.27SR
<a href=/cricket/players/113433-shahrukh-khan-playerprofile>Shahrukh Khan</a>
Shahrukh Khan
21 (8)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 262.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/3
R/W
Bowler
Harshit Rana
ECON 11.00
3
OVERS
33/2
R/W
KKR 182/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64080-nitish-rana-playerprofile>Nitish Rana</a>
Nitish Rana
51 (38)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 134.21SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1536-andre-russell-playerprofile>Andre Russell</a>
Andre Russell
42 (23)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 182.60SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Rahul Chahar
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/2
R/W
Bowler
Harpreet Brar
ECON 4.00
1
OVERS
4/1
R/W
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Commentary
20 OV
8 Runs
A. Singh to A. Russell R. Singh
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 219.4
  • W 19.5
  • 419.6
19 OV
20 Runs
S. Curran to R. Singh A. Russell
  • 118.1
  • 618.2
  • 618.3
  • 018.4
  • 618.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
10 Runs
A. Singh to A. Russell R. Singh
  • 017.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 417.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
15 Runs
N. Ellis to A. Russell R. Singh
  • 416.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 216.6
16 OV
7 Runs
R. Chahar to N. Rana R. Singh A. Russell
  • 215.1
  • W 15.2
  • 115.3
  • 1 WD 15.4
  • 015.4
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
6 Runs
N. Ellis to A. Russell N. Rana
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 414.6
14 OV
7 Runs
R. Chahar to V. Iyer N. Rana A. Russell
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • W 13.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
11 Runs
S. Curran to N. Rana V. Iyer
  • 412.1
  • 012.2
  • 1 WD 12.3
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 412.6
12 OV
6 Runs
R. Chahar to V. Iyer N. Rana
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
16 Runs
L. Livingstone to N. Rana V. Iyer
  • 410.1
  • 410.2
  • 610.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
3 Runs
R. Chahar to N. Rana V. Iyer
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
6 Runs
N. Ellis to V. Iyer N. Rana
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
4 Runs
H. Brar to N. Rana J. Roy V. Iyer
  • 17.1
  • W 7.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
11 Runs
L. Livingstone to N. Rana J. Roy
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
  • 46.6
6 OV
13 Runs
S. Curran to N. Rana J. Roy
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
3 Runs
N. Ellis to R. Gurbaz J. Roy N. Rana
  • 04.1
  • 1 LB 4.2
  • 14.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
16 Runs
A. Singh to R. Gurbaz J. Roy
  • 63.1
  • 43.2
  • 1 WD 3.3
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
10 Runs
R. Dhawan to J. Roy R. Gurbaz
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
5 Runs
A. Singh to J. Roy R. Gurbaz
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
5 Runs
R. Dhawan to J. Roy R. Gurbaz
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 30.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
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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