Introduction to Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard
Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat.
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings
Batting:
- Shubman Gill: 85 (55 balls, 4s: 10, 6s: 2)
- Venkatesh Iyer: 72 (45 balls, 4s: 8, 6s: 3)
- Nitish Rana: 40 (30 balls, 4s: 5, 6s: 1)
- Eoin Morgan (C): 35 (20 balls, 4s: 3, 6s: 2)
- Andre Russell: 28* (15 balls, 4s: 2, 6s: 2)
- Dinesh Karthik (WK): 15* (8 balls, 4s: 1, 6s: 1)
- Sunil Narine: DNB
- Pat Cummins: DNB
- Varun Chakravarthy: DNB
- Lockie Ferguson: DNB
- Prasidh Krishna: DNB
Extras: 14 (b 0, lb 4, nb 0, w 10)
Total: 299/4 in 20 overs
Fall of Wickets:
- Venkatesh Iyer – 120/1 (10.3 overs)
- Shubman Gill – 175/2 (14.1 overs)
- Nitish Rana – 230/3 (17.4 overs)
- Eoin Morgan – 265/4 (19.2 overs)
Bowling:
- Mohammed Shami: 4 overs, 55 runs, 1 wicket
- Chris Jordan: 4 overs, 60 runs, 0 wickets
- Ravi Bishnoi: 4 overs, 45 runs, 0 wickets
- Murugan Ashwin: 4 overs, 65 runs, 2 wickets
- Arshdeep Singh: 4 overs, 65 runs, 1 wicket
Punjab Kings Innings
Batting:
- Mayank Agarwal (C): 88 (55 balls, 4s: 11, 6s: 3)
- KL Rahul (WK): 75 (45 balls, 4s: 9, 6s: 2)
- Chris Gayle: 45 (30 balls, 4s: 5, 6s: 2)
- Nicholas Pooran: 30 (20 balls, 4s: 3, 6s: 1)
- Deepak Hooda: 18* (10 balls, 4s: 1, 6s: 1)
- Shahrukh Khan: DNB
- Chris Jordan: DNB
- Murugan Ashwin: DNB
- Ravi Bishnoi: DNB
- Mohammed Shami: DNB
- Arshdeep Singh: DNB
Extras: 13 (b 0, lb 3, nb 0, w 10)
Total: 269/4 in 20 overs
Fall of Wickets:
- KL Rahul – 145/1 (11.3 overs)
- Chris Gayle – 180/2 (14.1 overs)
- Mayank Agarwal – 220/3 (17.4 overs)
- Nicholas Pooran – 269/4 (19.6 overs)
Bowling:
- Pat Cummins: 4 overs, 50 runs, 1 wicket
- Lockie Ferguson: 4 overs, 42 runs, 0 wickets
- Andre Russell: 4 overs, 55 runs, 1 wicket
- Sunil Narine: 4 overs, 60 runs, 1 wicket
- Varun Chakravarthy: 4 overs, 62 runs, 1 wicket
Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 30 runs
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill
Extended Match Summary
The clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens was a high-scoring spectacle that enthralled fans with its batting fireworks and competitive spirit.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, KKR openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer laid a solid foundation with a dynamic partnership. Gill’s elegant 85 and Iyer’s aggressive 72 set the stage for a massive total. Nitish Rana and Eoin Morgan continued the onslaught, ensuring KKR maintained a high run rate throughout their innings. Andre Russell’s explosive cameo towards the end propelled KKR to an imposing total of 299/4 in their allotted 20 overs.