KKR vs RR, IPL 2023 Highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored the fastest half-century in IPL history and Sanju Samson slammed 48 as Rajasthan Royals comprehensively defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 9 wickets. Jos Buttler departed early but RR dominated the game and were able to win the encounter with more than six overs to play. Earlier, Yuzvendra Chahal's four-wicket haul helped Rajasthan Royals to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders to 149/8 in 20 overs in the IPL 2023 match on Thursday. Asked to bat first, Venkatesh Iyer top-scored for KKR with 57 off 42 balls after openers Jason Roy (10) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (18) could not convert their starts at the Eden Gardens, both falling to seasoned left-arm pacer Trent Boult. Skipper Nitish Rana (22) too got out after getting a start. In-form leg-spinner Chahal finished with excellent figures of 4/25, continuing his fine run of form. RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bowl against KKR. (Scorecard | IPL 2023 Points Table)
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals
Andre Russell
Jos Buttler
Sanju Samson
Ravichandran Ashwin