Andre Russell scored a fiery 13-ball 48 as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by five wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. Russell smashes as many as seven sixes and a boundary in his unbeaten match-winning knock. Shubman Gill, who was unbeaten on three, took a quick single to help KKR chase down the target with five balls to spare. RCB, who sit at the bottom of the points table, suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in the IPL 2019. Earlier, Virat Kohli and AB de Villers scored impressive half-centuries as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) posted a confident 205/3 in their allotted 20 overs. After being asked to bat, skipper Kohli gave RCB a flying start with opener Parthiv Patel (25). Following the dismissal of Patel, Kohli was joined by De Villiers and he went on to score 84 runs off 49 balls with the help of nine boundaries and two sixes. With this, Kohli also became the leading run-scorer in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). De Villiers, who smashed 63 runs off 32 balls including five boundaries and four sixes, then shared a century stand with the RCB skipper. However, it was a 13-ball 28-run cameo by Marcus Stoinis that took RCB past 200. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2019 Highlights Between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, straight from M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
That brings an end to the 17th match of the IPL 2019 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru. Thank you for joining us for the live coverage.
Shubman Gill takes a quick single as Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in Bengaluru. Andre Russell stood unbeaten on 13-ball 48 as the visitors chased down the target with five balls to spare.
Superstar is back in town. It's raining sixes in Bengaluru. Andre Russell scores three consecutive sixes to lead Kolkata Knight Riders' charge in run-chase.
Navdeep Saini strikes back after being hit for a six. Dinesh Karthik departs for 19. Kolkata Knight Riders are 153/5 in 17 overs, need 53 runs in 18 balls.
A much needed boundary for Kolkata Knight Riders. A boundary after 21 deliveries. Nitish Rana smashes Pawan Negi to take Kolkata Knight Riders to 126/3 in 14.3 overs.
Pawan Negi strikes again, castles Chris Lynn for 43. It keeps Kolkata Knight Riders in check as they have lost their third wicket. The visitors need 98 runs in 51 balls.
5 runs! Royal Challengers Bangalore have returned to their sloppy fielding against Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru. A 200-plus score now looks small for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Pawan Negi strikes after claiming a stunning catch. Robin Uthappa departs for 33. And that brings an end to a 65-run stand for the second wicket. Kolkata Knight Riders are 92/2, need 113 runs in 61 balls.
Chris Lynn smashes a juicy full toss over the mid wicket to get his second six for Kolkata Knight Riders. It was a six off the no ball, which means a free hit for the big man.
Top edge but a boundary for Robin Uthappa. The lucky batsman managed to guide the shortish ball over the head of wicket-keeper to get his first boundary.
Pawan Negi takes a spectacular catch as Navdeep Saini dismisses Sunil Narine for 10. Kolkata Knight Riders are 28/1 in 1.5 overs. KKR have lost their first wicket early in the chase of 206.
Chris Lynn follows it up with back-to-back boundaries. Lucky and a solid start for Kolkata Knight Riders in a tough chase of 206. KKR are 17/0 after the first over.
Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn are out in the middle to start Kolkata Knight Riders' chase of 206. Tim Southee to open the attack for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore score 205/3 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Marcus Stoinis finishes it up with a boundary. Now, RCB have a confident total to defend at home.
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