IPL 2021, PBKS vs KKR Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Punjab Kings by 5 wickets
PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2021 Highlights: Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders defeat KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings by 5 wickets at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Rahul Tripathi top-scored with 41 off 32 balls while Morgan contributed with an unbeaten 47 off 40 deliveries as KKR chased down a target of 124 runs with 20 balls to spare. Earlier, Prasidh Krishna picked three wickets while Pat Cummins and Sunil Narine scalped two wickets apiece as Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Punjab Kings to a 123 for 9 after opting to bowl at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. For Punjab, Mayank Agarwal top-scored with 31 off 34 balls and Chris Jordan contributed with an 18-ball 30. ...Read More
PBKS vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders win
A couple of boundaries from Dinesh Karthik as in the 17th over and Kolkata Knight Riders register their second win in IPL 2021. Morgan & Co beat Punjab Kings by 5 wickets.
Hooda to Morgan: FOUR, SIX
Back-to-back big shots from the Morgan and KKR needs just 10 runs to win the game.
Andre Russell run out for the 5th time in IPL
- This is the 2nd time against PBKS
- Last time was at Eden Gardens in 2019 at Bengaluru
PBKS vs KKR: Andre Russell run out for 10
WICKET! A direct hit from Arshdeep Singh from short third man and Andre Russell is run out for 10. The throw hit the base of the stumps and found Russell short. KKR: 98/5 after 14.1 overs
Jordan to Russell: FOUR!
FOUR! A mistimed pull from Russell as he finds an under-edge that races towards the fine leg boundary for four.
IPL 2021 live score: Update after 13 overs
13 overs gone, Kolkata Knight Riders are 91/4. They need 33 runs in 42 balls to win this game. Morgan is anchoring the chase and batting at 29. He is accompanied by Andre Russell (5*).
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Rahul Tripathi gone for 41:
- This ends a 66-run stand for the 4th wicket
- This is the 6th highest 4th wicket partnership for KKR vs PBKS
PBKS vs KKR: Rahul Tripathi departs
WIKCET! Tripathi caught by Shahrukh Khan at long-on. Length ball from Deepak Hooda, Tripathi moves down the line to play the lofted shot but didn't get the distance. KKR: 83/4 after 11 overs
Live Score IPL 2021: Tripathi moves to 40
Deepak Hooda to Rahul Tripathi - FOUR! Cracks the sweep through square leg and moves to 40*.
Jordan to Tripathi - FOUR
FOUR! Back of a length delivery from Chris Jordan and Tripathi guides it past fine of third man.
Fifty partnership between Morgan and Tripathi
- 8th fifty partnership for the 4th wicket against PBKS in IPL
- 1st fifty partnership between the pair in 6 outings.
IPL 2021 Live: Bishnoi to Tripathi - FOUR
FOUR! Paddles the bat fine and the ball goes past Arshdeep Singh at fine leg. The fielder dives to stop but couldn't keep the ball in.
Jordan to Morgan: FOUR!
FOUR! Poor delivery from Jordan. Too much wide. Morgan utilises the opportunity and slaps it over extra cover for a boundary. KKR:59/3 after 8 overs.
Fifty-up for KKR
Jordan comes into the attack and Rahul Tripathi slams him for a boundary behind of square. Fifty up for KKR.
IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Brilliant first over from Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi bowls a brilliant over to begin his spell. He concedes just three runs and KKR move to 46/3 after 7 overs.
Bishnoi into the attack
Right-arm leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack. He will bowl the first ball to KKR skipper Eoin Morgan.
Shami to Morgan: FOUR!
FOUR! More runs to KKR as Ravi Bishnoi misfields again. Short ball from Mohammed Shami and, Morgan Chops it through cover point.
PBKS vs KKR: Tripathi gets a boundary
FOUR! Beautifully done by Rahul Tripathi. Moves down the line, makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary.
Shami to Morgan: SIX!
Cracking shot from Morgan. Short ball from Mohammed Shami, and Morgan smokes it over square leg for a maximum.
Sunil Narine claims a 4-ball duck
WICKET! An amazing catch from Ravi Bishnoi. Length ball, Narine tries to slog across the line but gets caught at deep mid-wicket. Bishnoi dives full length and takes the blinder. Wicket to Arshdeep Singh. KKR: 17/3 after 3 overs
PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Shami strikes
WICKET! Mohammed Shami traps Shubman Gill in front, KKR lose both openers in quick succession. Poor shot selection as he plays across the line. The ball hits him dead in front. KKR: 9/2 after 1.5 overs.
Rana goes for a golden duck
- His 4th golden duck in IPL
- All previous 3 came in last season:
vs RR at Dubai
vs PBKS at Sharjah
vs RCB at Abu Dhabi
PBKS vs KKR: Rana out for a first-ball duck
WICKET! Moises Henriques strikes in the first over, Nitish Rana falls for a first-ball duck. KKR: 5/1 after 0.4 over
Shubman Gill goes off the mark in style
FOUR off the first ball from Shubman Gill. A poor ball from Moises Henriques, on to the pads, and Gill nudges it for a four.
PBKS vs KKR Live Score: KKR begin the chase of 124
Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana are out to begin the 124-run chase for KKR. Moises Henriques begins the attack for Punjab Kings.
Prasidh Krishna’s best bowling figures in the IPL
vs SRH: 30/4, 2018
vs PBKS: 3/29, 2020
vs PBKS: 3/30, 2021*
vs RR: 2/35, 2018
Lowest 1st innings scores for PBKS vs KKR
119/6: 30 April 2011
123/9: 26 April 2021
124/7: 18 April 2012
132/9: 26 April 2014
134/9: 15 April 2012
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Cummins picked 2 wickets:
- There are 3 KKR bowlers with 2 wickets each in this innings.
- This is only the 3rd time that 3 KKR bowlers have taken at least 2 wickets against PBKS. [In 2015 at Pune; In 2013 at Mohali being the previous 2 instances]
PBKS vs KKR Live Score: End of PBKS innings
Punjab Kings post 123 for 9 after some late hit from Chris Jordan. Kolkata Knight Riders need 124 to win.
Krishan to Jordan: SIX
SIX! Short, outside off and Jordan slaps it down the ground over the bowler's head for six.
Last over: Prasidh Krishna into the attack
Prasidh Krishna comes to bowl the final over and gets smashed for a six off the very first ball. Short ball, outside off and Jordan plays the uppercut for a six over the point boundary.
Cummins to Jordan: FOUR, dot, SIX
Fight back from Chris Jordan and some valuable runs for Punjab Kings. A boundary behind square and then a maximum over fine-leg. Some late fireworks from Jordan and PBKS go past the 100-run mark. PBKS: 109/8 after 19 overs.
IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR: Bishnoi out for 1
WICKET! Pat Cummins gets his second wicket. Ravi Bishnoi falls for 1, third catch for Eoin Morgan. PBKS: 98/8 after 18.2 overs
Shahrukh Khan departs
WICKET! Shahrukh Khan holes out to Eoin Morgan at extra cover. Prasidh Krishna strikes again. PBKS: 95/7 after 17.2 overs
PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Brilliant over from Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy concedes just four runs to complete his spell. He gets the figures of 1/24 from four overs. 17 overs gone, PBKS: 95/6
Narine to Shahrukh: SIX
SIX! A much-needed maximum for Punjab Kings amid the fall of wickets. Off break into the slot, Shahrukh slogs over deep mid-wicket for a clean six.
PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Pooran clean bowled
WICKET! Varun Chakravarthy gets his first wicket tonight. Swing and a miss. Short ball, a little turn and gets under Pooran's blade to rattle the stumps. PBKS: 79/6 after 14.2 overs
Sunil Narine cleans up Mosies Henriques
WICKET! Beautiful delivery from Sunil Narine - Offbreak, perfect length. Henriques leans forward but leaves a huge gap between bat and pad. The ball turns and sneak through the gap to disturb the stumps. PBKS: 75/5 after 13.1 overs
IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Live Score: First six for Nicholas Pooran
Varun Chakravarthy to Nicholas Pooran - SIX! Pitched up, Pooran swings his arms and tonks it over long-on for a six.
Mayank Agarwal departs
WICKET! Punjab Kings continue to lose wickets in Ahmedabad. After the pacers rattled the top-order, Sunil Narine strikes too get rid of Mayank Agarwal. The PBKS opener looks to pull the short ball but hits it straight to the deep mid-wicket. Great catch from Rahul Tripathi. PBKS: 60/4 after 11.2 overs
Live Score IPL 2021: Fifty up for PBKS
Krishna to Mayank - SIX! Back of length delivery, Mayank backs away and clobbers it over deep mid-wicket for a cracking maximum. Fifty up for Punjab Kings. PBKS: 56/3 after 10 overs
Stats Alert!
KL Rahul gone for 19:
This is the lowest SR for him against KKR in an innings where he has faced a minimum of 20 balls.
IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Prasidh Krishna gets Deepak Hooda
WICKET! More trouble for Punjab Kings as Prasidh Krishna strikes in his first over to leave Punjab Kings reeling. Decent shot from Hooda but he hits it straight to Eoin Morgan at point. PBKS: 42/3 after 7.4 overs
Gayle grabs a Golden Duck
Shivam Mavi is giving some a tough challenge to the Punjab Kings batters. After three good overs, the youngster strikes. Gayle looks to reach a wider deliver and gets a feather through to Karthik.
IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Live Score: KL Rahul out on 19
WICKET! Pat Cummins provides the breakthrough. Length ball, Rahul makes room and lofts it down the ground. A mistimed shot and Sunil Narine takes a high catch near the edge of the circle. PBKS: 36/1 after 5.4 overs
Rahul slams a six
SIX! KL Rahul finally opens up his arms and go for the biggie.
IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR: Mavi puts the pressure
Shivam Mavi continues to build pressure over the PBKS openers - KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The youngster concedes just 2 runs of his third over and PBKS are 29 for no loss after 5 overs.
KL Rahul vs Shivam Mavi
Innings: 1
Runs: 16
Balls Faced: 5
Dismissals: 0
Sunil Narine into the attack
Sunil Narine comes into the attack and Rahul hammers him for a boundary through sweeper cover off the very first ball. Too short, Rahul makes room and cuts it away for a four.
IPL 2021, Live Score: Mavi to Mayank - FOUR
FOUR! Amazing shot from Mayank Agarwal. Not much movement on offer. Mayank leans and drives beautifully through covers for a boundary.