169/3 (18.2)
CR : 9.22
165/10 (19.0)
CR : 8.68
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets 🏆
Player of the Match
Varun Chakaravarthy
3/36
Most Wins by a Team vs an Opponent in IPL:
25 – MI vs KKR
21 – CSK vs KKR
21 – CSK vs RCB
21 – KKR vs PBKS
21 – MI vs CSK
21 – MI vs DC
21 – RCB vs DC
21 – KKR vs SRH*
25 – MI vs KKR
21 – CSK vs KKR
21 – CSK vs RCB
21 – KKR vs PBKS
21 – MI vs CSK
21 – MI vs DC
21 – RCB vs DC
21 – KKR vs SRH*
7:18 PM IST, Local Time: Time for the post-match presentation.
Super Striker of the Match: Finn Allen (SR 223.08)
Super Sixes of the Match: Travis Head (3 Sixes)
Super Fours of the Match: Travis Head (9 Fours)
Most Dot Balls in the Match: Sunil Narine (12 Dot Balls)
Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders Captain): "[Thoughts on the game] Very good game. Especially with the way we came back with the ball. It looked like they would get 190-200. It was a good wicket and I thought it would have been challenging to chase 190-200. Credit to the bowlers. They kept picking up wickets and made life difficult for them.
[On the bowling unit] The bowling unit has been doing well. They are bowling in partnerships. Credit must go to the bowling coaches, Bravo and Southee. Lots of talking and lots of planning. The bowlers are executing. You can go here and there and this format is all about that. But if you have are clear in mind, you will execute.
[Did the breaks between games help them?] Important thing for us going into the break was that victory. It was important. We had two or three practice sessions. We also had a good camp before the start of the tournament. It's about being mentally fresh. The support staff is doing really well. Even if we lost the first five games, the dressing room was calm.
[On Varun Chakaravarthy] He was struggling before the tournament. He works hard. Great attitude to keep doing hard work for the team. You want someone like him as a captain. I'm really happy for him. I'm sure he will continue his work as we move ahead in the tournament."
[On the bowling unit] The bowling unit has been doing well. They are bowling in partnerships. Credit must go to the bowling coaches, Bravo and Southee. Lots of talking and lots of planning. The bowlers are executing. You can go here and there and this format is all about that. But if you have are clear in mind, you will execute.
[Did the breaks between games help them?] Important thing for us going into the break was that victory. It was important. We had two or three practice sessions. We also had a good camp before the start of the tournament. It's about being mentally fresh. The support staff is doing really well. Even if we lost the first five games, the dressing room was calm.
[On Varun Chakaravarthy] He was struggling before the tournament. He works hard. Great attitude to keep doing hard work for the team. You want someone like him as a captain. I'm really happy for him. I'm sure he will continue his work as we move ahead in the tournament."
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: VARUN CHAKARAVARTHY
Varun Chakaravarthy (Player of the Match): (On his injury and how he is feeling) "No, it’s fine. It’s just impact pain, and I’m still not able to place my foot fully down. But I think in another three days, I’ll be fine.
(On how the injury happened while stopping the ball) No, it came very fast, and I had to stop it because it was hit very straight. Otherwise, it would have gone for a four.
(On his turnaround in form during the tournament) I’ve been saying this every year - initially, when the IPL starts, the first four matches are usually on flat wickets, so it’s very tough for spinners to come into the game. It happens with every spinner; everyone finds it tough. But as the tournament goes on, the spinners start coming into the game, and that’s how it has been.
(On the plan to dismiss Travis Head) I just noticed that he was extending his hands very well, so I didn’t want him to do that. That was the simple plan.
(On the team’s consistency and overall performance) Yeah, the guys are coming together. It’s nice to see the batting group finishing games like this. I can see a lot of positive energy in the team. If we keep continuing like this, we can make a serious impact in the IPL."
(On how the injury happened while stopping the ball) No, it came very fast, and I had to stop it because it was hit very straight. Otherwise, it would have gone for a four.
(On his turnaround in form during the tournament) I’ve been saying this every year - initially, when the IPL starts, the first four matches are usually on flat wickets, so it’s very tough for spinners to come into the game. It happens with every spinner; everyone finds it tough. But as the tournament goes on, the spinners start coming into the game, and that’s how it has been.
(On the plan to dismiss Travis Head) I just noticed that he was extending his hands very well, so I didn’t want him to do that. That was the simple plan.
(On the team’s consistency and overall performance) Yeah, the guys are coming together. It’s nice to see the batting group finishing games like this. I can see a lot of positive energy in the team. If we keep continuing like this, we can make a serious impact in the IPL."
Final thoughts? Cricket is a storyteller. It builds hope… then tests patience… then rewards composure. Kolkata Knight Riders walk away with two points and a statement. Sunrisers Hyderabad walk away with questions. What if they just… didn’t collapse? Because in T20… beginnings impress… endings decide.
KKR are on eighth in the points table with their third consecutive win, while SRH are on third with their fourth defeat in 10 matches for the moment.
Until then, I am Dev Rajawat, signing off, along with my co-commentators, Akshay Bhide, Darpan Tikiya, scorers, Manish Bishnoi, Paras Yadav, and statistician, Aman. That’s it from our side. Thanks for joining. But there is one more match scheduled in today's doubleheader in the IPL. So, switch tabs, follow the fun. Goodbye from this tab! TAKE CARE! BREATHE AND SMILE! CIAO!!!!
KKR are on eighth in the points table with their third consecutive win, while SRH are on third with their fourth defeat in 10 matches for the moment.
Until then, I am Dev Rajawat, signing off, along with my co-commentators, Akshay Bhide, Darpan Tikiya, scorers, Manish Bishnoi, Paras Yadav, and statistician, Aman. That’s it from our side. Thanks for joining. But there is one more match scheduled in today's doubleheader in the IPL. So, switch tabs, follow the fun. Goodbye from this tab! TAKE CARE! BREATHE AND SMILE! CIAO!!!!