Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard

Introduction: Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

Batting:

1. Shubman Gill: 65 (48 balls, 4s: 7, 6s: 1)
2. Venkatesh Iyer: 50 (35 balls, 4s: 6, 6s: 2)
3. Nitish Rana: 42 (30 balls, 4s: 4, 6s: 2)
4. Eoin Morgan (C): 30 (20 balls, 4s: 2, 6s: 1)
5. Andre Russell: 25* (12 balls, 4s: 1, 6s: 2)
6. Dinesh Karthik (WK): 18* (10 balls, 4s: 2, 6s: 0)
7. Sunil Narine: DNB
8. Pat Cummins: DNB
9. Varun Chakravarthy: DNB
10. Lockie Ferguson: DNB
11. Prasidh Krishna: DNB

Extras: 14 (b 1, lb 5, nb 0, w 8)

Total: 244/4 in 20 overs

Fall of Wickets:

1. Venkatesh Iyer – 100/1 (9.2 overs)
2. Shubman Gill – 135/2 (12.4 overs)
3. Nitish Rana – 180/3 (16.1 overs)
4. Eoin Morgan – 210/4 (18.3 overs)

Bowling:

1. Rashid Khan: 4 overs, 40 runs, 1 wicket
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 4 overs, 55 runs, 0 wickets
3. Sandeep Sharma: 4 overs, 50 runs, 0 wickets
4. Jason Holder: 4 overs, 48 runs, 2 wickets
5. Jagadeesha Suchith: 4 overs, 45 runs, 1 wicket

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings

Batting:

1. David Warner (C): 75 (50 balls, 4s: 9, 6s: 2)
2. Jonny Bairstow (WK): 65 (40 balls, 4s: 8, 6s: 3)
3. Kane Williamson: 30 (20 balls, 4s: 3, 6s: 1)
4. Abdul Samad: 20 (12 balls, 4s: 1, 6s: 2)
5. Jason Holder: 15* (8 balls, 4s: 1, 6s: 1)
6. Priyam Garg: DNB
7. Rashid Khan: DNB
8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar: DNB
9. Sandeep Sharma: DNB
10. Jagadeesha Suchith: DNB
11. Khaleel Ahmed: DNB

Extras: 10 (b 0, lb 2, nb 1, w 7)

Total: 235/4 in 20 overs

Fall of Wickets:

1. Jonny Bairstow – 140/1 (11.3 overs)
2. David Warner – 175/2 (14.2 overs)
3. Abdul Samad – 205/3 (17.1 overs)
4. Kane Williamson – 235/4 (19.6 overs)

Bowling:

1. Pat Cummins: 4 overs, 55 runs, 0 wickets
2. Lockie Ferguson: 4 overs, 42 runs, 1 wicket
3. Prasidh Krishna: 4 overs, 50 runs, 0 wickets
4. Andre Russell: 4 overs, 45 runs, 1 wicket
5. Varun Chakravarthy: 4 overs, 43 runs, 2 wickets

Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 9 runs

Player of the Match: Shubman Gill

Extended Match Summary

The clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens was a thrilling encounter that showcased power-packed batting displays and competitive cricket.

Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Eoin Morgan, won the toss and opted to bat first on a batting-friendly pitch. Their decision proved fruitful as openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer set the stage with a blazing 100-run partnership. Gill played an anchoring role with his 65 off 48 balls, while Iyer’s aggressive 50 off 35 balls laid a solid foundation.

Nitish Rana and Eoin Morgan continued the onslaught with quickfire contributions, ensuring KKR maintained a high run rate throughout their innings. Andre Russell’s explosive cameo towards the end, supported by Dinesh Karthik, propelled KKR to a formidable total of 244/4 in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad started strongly with their openers, David Warner and Jonny Bairstow, taking the attack to the KKR bowlers. Warner, in particular, was in sublime form, smashing 75 off 50 balls with nine boundaries and two sixes. Bairstow provided excellent support with his aggressive 65 off 40 balls, putting SRH in a commanding position.

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, SRH remained in the hunt thanks to crucial contributions from Kane Williamson and Abdul Samad. However, the mounting required run rate in the final overs proved to be their undoing. Despite a late flourish from Jason Holder, SRH fell short by 9 runs, finishing at 235/4 in their 20 overs.

For KKR, Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell were the pick of the bowlers, claiming crucial wickets to halt SRH’s momentum. Shubman Gill’s impactful innings earned him the Player of the Match award for his pivotal role in setting up KKR’s victory.