SRH vs KKR, IPL 2023 Highlights: Rinku Singh, Shardul Thakur Shine As KKR Defeat SRH by 5 Runs In Thriller
SRH vs KKR, IPL 2023 Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five runs in a crucial IPL 2023 encounter.
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:May 04, 2023 11:32 PM IST
SRH vs KKR, IPL 2023 Highlights: Shardul Thakur and Vaibhav Arora took two wickets each as Sunrisers Hyderabad fell five runs short in the run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders. Aiden Markram (41) and Heinrich Klaasen (36) took the hosts to a good position but they kept losing wickets and were not able to finish off the match. Earlier, Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana played crucial knocks as Kolkata Knight Riders went on to post a total of 171/9 against SunRisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2023 match. Nitish Rana got out after a 31-ball 42, while Rinku perished after a well-crafted 46. Marco Jansen had struck twice in the second over to dismiss Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer, respectively. T Natarajan also bagged two wickets to finish with 2/30. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
Highlights of IPL 2023 47th Match Between SRH and KKR, straight from Hyderabad
- 23:25 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: Varun has done it!9 runs needed from the final over but Varun Chakravarty proved to be too much for Sunrisers. Just 4 runs conceded in the final over and KKR have won it by 5 runs. Crucial win for them as they move up to 8 points and continue to fight for the playoff spots.
- 22:55 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: 27 runs off 20 ballsAiden Markram have been brilliant till now but this is the crucial part. The SRH captain will have to stay for the next few overs and finish the game. Can KKR fight back? Not really. He departs and Sunrisers Hyderabad are 145 for the loss of six wickets.
- 22:43 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: Shardul strikesShardul Thakur is back in the attack and he strikes with his first delivery. A pick-up shot from Heinrich Klaasen and Andre Russell did not even have to move to complete the catch at long-on. Match is getting close as SRH are 129/5 in 14.3 overs.
- 22:29 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: Sunrisers on fire100 up for Sunrisers Hyderabad and the duo of Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram have made it easy for the hosts. 12 runs off the Varun Chakravarty over and SRH are 102/4 after 12 overs. Good batting from the two cricketers and this is getting very interesting!
- 22:24 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: The Klaasen show!Heinrich Klaasen is not keeping quiet anymore with two sixes off Anukul Roy. The South Africa international has been explosive with his bat and he is showing his class once again against a relatively inexperienced spinner. 11 overs gone and SRH are 90/4
- 22:18 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: SRH eye fightbackSRH were off to a bright start but losing wickets at regular intervals has not helped their cause at all. 69 for the loss of four wickets after 9 overs and this can get quite tricky for them. Heinrich Klaasen has been an explosive force for them in IPL 2023 but he will now have to take control of the run chase.
- 22:14 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: KKR fight on!8 overs gone and Sunrisers Hyderabad are 66/4. The required run rate is just above 8 but the loss of wickets can make it difficult for SRH. KKR have rotated their bowlers well and a good fielding performance has further boosted their cause. Can KKR pull it off? Let's wait and watch!
- 22:08 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: It is all KKR!KKR continues their brilliant bowling display and this time, it is Anukul Roy. A straight delivery from the spinner and Harry Brook missed it completely while looking to play the sweep shot. Ball hits the thigh pad and the review shows that it was plumb LBW! SRH 61/4 after 7 overs.
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- 21:56 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: Rana's impressive overLooks like the wicket has done a lot of good for Harshit Rana who maintained a brilliant line and conceded just one run. Aiden Markram is struggling to hit shots from the get go and this is advantage KKR for this point of the game. Kolkata Knight Riders 38/2 after 5 overs.
- 21:52 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: Second wicket!Abhishek Sharma dismisses and it is KKR all the way! Shardul Thakur was introduced into the attack and the SRH opener made a complete mess of the shot. The ball went high up in the air and it took a good effort from Andre Russell to complete the catch! SRH 38/2 after 4.2 overs.
- 21:44 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: Rana strikes!Harshit Rana has done it for KKR! Mayank Agarwal's disappointing run continues as he was caught behind for 18. It was once again a good start for the veteran opener but he threw it away with a wayward shot. Rahul Tripathi is the new batter as SRH are 29/1 after 3 overs.
- 21:38 (IST)SRH v KKR LIVE: Marching on!22/0 after 2 overs - This is the ideal start for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The target of 172 may not be a mammoth one but the hosts were looking for a solid start and that is exactly what Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal have provided. Looking good till now!
- 19:09 (IST)IPL 2023 Live: Here are the XIs!Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), Harry Brook, Abdul Samad, Marco Jansen, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kartik Tyagi, T NatarajanKolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana(c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy