Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 44th match result | IPL 2018

Kings XI Punjab

8/214 (20)

Match 44th · #601
Sat, 12 May 2018 · 00:00 IST

KKR won by 31 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders

6/245 (20)

WON

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, India Match Stats

1st InningsKings XI Punjab

8/214 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(5w)	5	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 12.25rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AD Russellc †Rahul b Tye	31	14	2	3	221.42	In 2018	249	11	26	Career	2193	161	159
IPL 2018 Runs 249 4s: 11 \| 6s: 26 Career Runs 2193 4s: 161 \| 6s: 159
CA Lynnb Tye	27	17	2	2	158.82	In 2018	325	39	12	Career	2890	219	174
IPL 2018 Runs 325 4s: 39 \| 6s: 12 Career Runs 2890 4s: 219 \| 6s: 174
JPR Scantlebury-Searlesnot out	6	1	0	1	600.00	In 2018	6	0	1	Career	145	11	8
IPL 2018 Runs 6 4s: 0 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 145 4s: 11 \| 6s: 8
KD Karthikc sub (DA Miller) b Sran	50	23	5	3	217.39	In 2018	371	38	12	Career	3274	324	83
IPL 2018 Runs 371 4s: 38 \| 6s: 12 Career Runs 3274 4s: 324 \| 6s: 83
N Ranac sub (DA Miller) b Sharma	11	4	1	1	275.00	In 2018	251	22	11	Career	688	53	36
IPL 2018 Runs 251 4s: 22 \| 6s: 11 Career Runs 688 4s: 53 \| 6s: 36
RV Uthappac Sharma b Tye	24	17	2	1	141.17	In 2018	297	27	19	Career	4075	404	144
IPL 2018 Runs 297 4s: 27 \| 6s: 19 Career Runs 4075 4s: 404 \| 6s: 144
Shubman Gillnot out	16	8	3	0	200.00	In 2018	145	17	3	Career	145	17	3
IPL 2018 Runs 145 4s: 17 \| 6s: 3 Career Runs 145 4s: 17 \| 6s: 3
SP Narinec †Rahul b Tye	75	36	9	4	208.33	In 2018	277	29	18	Career	1109	105	67
IPL 2018 Runs 277 4s: 29 \| 6s: 18 Career Runs 1109 4s: 105 \| 6s: 67

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
AJ Tye	4	0	41	4	10	7	4	2	In 2018			Career	87	191
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 87 Dots: 191
AR Patel	4	0	52	0	13	4	5	3	In 2018			Career	61	306
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 61 Dots: 306
B Brainder Sran	3	0	48	1	16	5	5	4	In 2018			Career	18	168
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 18 Dots: 168
MM Sharma	4	0	40	1	10	8	4	2	In 2018			Career	89	346
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 89 Dots: 346
Mujeeb	2	0	28	0	12	4	2	2	In 2018			Career	14	93
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 14 Dots: 93
R Ashwin	2	0	36	0	14	3	4	2	In 2018	14	0	Career	106	277
IPL 2018 Wickets 14 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 106 Dots: 277

2nd InningsKolkata Knight Riders

6/245 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(5w)	7	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 10.7rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AJ Tyec †Karthik b Prasidh Krishna	14	10	1	1	140.00	In 2018	32	2	1	Career	184	15	7
IPL 2018 Runs 32 4s: 2 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 184 4s: 15 \| 6s: 7
AR Patelc Scantlebury-Searles b Kuldeep Yadav	19	11	2	1	172.72	In 2018	47	3	2	Career	653	37	30
IPL 2018 Runs 47 4s: 3 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 653 4s: 37 \| 6s: 30
B Brainder Srannot out	1	1	0	0	100.00	In 2018	3	0	0	Career	7	0	0
IPL 2018 Runs 3 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 7 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0
CH Gaylec †Karthik b Russell	21	17	2	1	123.52	In 2018	332	24	26	Career	7570	550	575
IPL 2018 Runs 332 4s: 24 \| 6s: 26 Career Runs 7570 4s: 550 \| 6s: 575
KK Nairc Prasidh Krishna b Russell	3	6	0	0	50.00	In 2018	246	20	8	Career	1404	155	34
IPL 2018 Runs 246 4s: 20 \| 6s: 8 Career Runs 1404 4s: 155 \| 6s: 34
KL Rahulb Narine	66	29	2	7	227.58	In 2018	537	55	26	Career	1262	116	50
IPL 2018 Runs 537 4s: 55 \| 6s: 26 Career Runs 1262 4s: 116 \| 6s: 50
MA Agarwalc Scantlebury-Searles b Russell	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2018	118	9	5	Career	932	91	38
IPL 2018 Runs 118 4s: 9 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 932 4s: 91 \| 6s: 38
MM Sharmanot out	4	3	1	0	133.33	In 2018	5	1	0	Career	117	8	4
IPL 2018 Runs 5 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 117 4s: 8 \| 6s: 4
R Ashwinlbw b Prasidh Krishna	45	22	4	3	204.54	In 2018	102	7	5	Career	333	29	7
IPL 2018 Runs 102 4s: 7 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 333 4s: 29 \| 6s: 7
AJ Finchc Kuldeep Yadav b Scantlebury-Searles	34	20	0	3	170.00	In 2018	58	1	5	Career	3330	334	123
IPL 2018 Runs 58 4s: 1 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 3330 4s: 334 \| 6s: 123

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
AD Russell	4	0	41	3	10	10	2	4	In 2018	1	320	Career	118	320
IPL 2018 Wickets 1 Dots: 320 Career Wickets 118 Dots: 320
JPR Scantlebury-Searles	4	0	52	1	13	4	3	4	In 2018		59	Career	10	59
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 59 Career Wickets 10 Dots: 59
Kuldeep Yadav	2	0	29	1	15	2	1	3	In 2018		167	Career	27	167
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 167 Career Wickets 27 Dots: 167
M Prasidh Krishna	4	0	31	2	8	10	3	1	In 2018		25	Career	3	25
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 25 Career Wickets 3 Dots: 25
PP Chawla	2	0	16	0	8	1	1	0	In 2018	16	289	Career	137	289
IPL 2018 Wickets 16 Dots: 289 Career Wickets 137 Dots: 289
SP Narine	4	0	44	1	11	6	2	4	In 2018	24	717	Career	194	717
IPL 2018 Wickets 24 Dots: 717 Career Wickets 194 Dots: 717

Match Report: 44th IPL Match - KKR vs KXIP

In an exhilarating encounter at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on May 12, 2018, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a commanding victory over the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 31 runs. KKR showcased a power-packed performance, scoring a phenomenal 245 runs while bowling out KXIP for a total of 214 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

KKR’s Batting Dominance: KKR began their innings with explosive aggression, with Sunil Narine leading the charge. He delivered a breathtaking performance, amassing 75 runs off just 36 balls, including 9 fours and 4 sixes, contributing significantly to KKR's mammoth total. Following Narine, captain Dinesh Karthik added 50 runs off 23 balls, with 5 fours and 3 sixes, and Andre Russell provided the finishing touch with a blistering innings of 31 runs off merely 14 balls.

Chris Lynn also made his mark with a swift 27 runs off 17 balls. The KKR batsmen were relentless, putting KXIP's bowlers under pressure throughout the innings. AJ Tye emerged as the standout bowler for KXIP, claiming 4 wickets for 41 runs in his 4 overs, adeptly managing to contain the flow of runs amidst the onslaught.

KXIP's Response: In response, KXIP had a commendable start, with KL Rahul leading the charge. He scored a potent 66 runs off just 29 balls, hitting 2 fours and 7 sixes, exhibiting his explosive batting style. However, despite their best efforts with contributions from Chris Gayle (21 runs) and Ravichandran Ashwin (45 runs), the team fell short of the target.

The KKR bowlers remained disciplined, with Andre Russell being a crucial contributor, taking 3 wickets for 41 runs in his 4 overs. Special performance by JPR Scantlebury-Searles and Kuldeep Yadav each claimed a wicket, maintaining relentless pressure on the KXIP batting lineup.

Conclusion: The match underscored KKR's batting prowess, coupled with effective bowling that ensured they controlled the game's pace. With this victory, KKR not only secured valuable points in the tournament but also showcased their potential as strong contenders in the IPL 2018 season.

Fans were left entertained and eagerly anticipating the next encounters in the high-octane league, as KKR continues its march toward IPL glory.

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