Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings - 34th match result | IPL 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders

4/180 (17.4)

WON

Match 34th · #612
Fri, 04 May 2018 · 00:00 IST

Mum Indians won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Chennai Super Kings

5/177 (20)

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India Match Stats

1st InningsKolkata Knight Riders

4/180 (17.4)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(3w, 4b)	7	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 8.85rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AT Rayudub Narine	21	17	3	0	123.52	In 2018	391	36	20	Career	2807	241	99
IPL 2018 Runs 391 4s: 36 \| 6s: 20 Career Runs 2807 4s: 241 \| 6s: 99
KV Sharmanot out	0	0	0	0	0.00	In 2018	0	0	0	Career	317	18	14
IPL 2018 Runs 0 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 317 4s: 18 \| 6s: 14
MS Dhoninot out	43	25	1	4	172.00	In 2018	329	18	24	Career	3890	269	180
IPL 2018 Runs 329 4s: 18 \| 6s: 24 Career Runs 3890 4s: 269 \| 6s: 180
RA Jadejac †Karthik b Chawla	12	12	1	0	100.00	In 2018	59	3	2	Career	1791	128	59
IPL 2018 Runs 59 4s: 3 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 1791 4s: 128 \| 6s: 59
SR Watsonc Shivam Mavi b Narine	36	25	4	2	144.00	In 2018	317	24	21	Career	4072	364	207
IPL 2018 Runs 317 4s: 24 \| 6s: 21 Career Runs 4072 4s: 364 \| 6s: 207
SK Rainac Johnson b Kuldeep Yadav	31	26	4	0	119.23	In 2018	236	26	7	Career	4776	428	180
IPL 2018 Runs 236 4s: 26 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 4776 4s: 428 \| 6s: 180
F du Plessisb Chawla	27	15	4	1	180.00	In 2018	71	8	2	Career	1559	130	44
IPL 2018 Runs 71 4s: 8 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 1559 4s: 130 \| 6s: 44

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
AD Russell	1	0	12	0	12	1	2	0	In 2018	1	0	Career	113	301
IPL 2018 Wickets 1 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 113 Dots: 301
Kuldeep Yadav	4	0	34	1	9	5	1	2	In 2018			Career	26	156
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 26 Dots: 156
MG Johnson	4	0	51	0	13	6	4	4	In 2018			Career	81	328
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 81 Dots: 328
PP Chawla	4	0	35	2	9	12	7	0	In 2018	16	0	Career	134	272
IPL 2018 Wickets 16 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 134 Dots: 272
S Mavi	3	0	21	0	7	6	1	1	In 2018			Career	3	45
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 3 Dots: 45
SP Narine	4	0	20	2	5	10	2	0	In 2018	24	0	Career	190	692
IPL 2018 Wickets 24 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 190 Dots: 692

2nd InningsChennai Super Kings

5/177 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(3w, 4b)	12	0	0	0	0.00
Total(17.4 overs, 10.18rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
CA Lynnc Watson b Ngidi	12	6	0	2	200.00	In 2018	260	30	9	Career	2825	210	171
IPL 2018 Runs 260 4s: 30 \| 6s: 9 Career Runs 2825 4s: 210 \| 6s: 171
KD Karthiknot out	45	18	7	1	250.00	In 2018	280	27	8	Career	3183	313	79
IPL 2018 Runs 280 4s: 27 \| 6s: 8 Career Runs 3183 4s: 313 \| 6s: 79
RK Singhb Harbhajan Singh	16	18	2	0	88.88	In 2018	24	3	0	Career	24	3	0
IPL 2018 Runs 24 4s: 3 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 24 4s: 3 \| 6s: 0
RV Uthappac Bravo b Asif	6	8	1	0	75.00	In 2018	205	19	13	Career	3983	396	138
IPL 2018 Runs 205 4s: 19 \| 6s: 13 Career Runs 3983 4s: 396 \| 6s: 138
Shubman Gillnot out	57	36	6	2	158.33	In 2018	122	13	3	Career	122	13	3
IPL 2018 Runs 122 4s: 13 \| 6s: 3 Career Runs 122 4s: 13 \| 6s: 3
SP Narinec Bravo b Jadeja	32	20	4	2	160.00	In 2018	193	18	14	Career	1025	94	63
IPL 2018 Runs 193 4s: 18 \| 6s: 14 Career Runs 1025 4s: 94 \| 6s: 63

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
DJ Bravo	1	0	22	0	13	3	4	0	In 2018	15	500	Career	290	500
IPL 2018 Wickets 15 Dots: 500 Career Wickets 290 Dots: 500
Harbhajan Singh	3	0	20	1	7	10	4	0	In 2018	6	359	Career	131	359
IPL 2018 Wickets 6 Dots: 359 Career Wickets 131 Dots: 359
KM Asif	3	0	32	1	11	11	1	4	In 2018		16	Career	3	16
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 16 Career Wickets 3 Dots: 16
KV Sharma	1	0	11	0	11	0	1	0	In 2018		177	Career	52	177
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 177 Career Wickets 52 Dots: 177
RA Jadeja	4	0	39	1	10	7	2	1	In 2018	12	260	Career	85	260
IPL 2018 Wickets 12 Dots: 260 Career Wickets 85 Dots: 260
SR Watson	2	0	19	0	10	6	4	0	In 2018	6	326	Career	124	326
IPL 2018 Wickets 6 Dots: 326 Career Wickets 124 Dots: 326
L Ngidi	3	0	36	1	12	5	4	2	In 2018		17	Career	2	17
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 17 Career Wickets 2 Dots: 17

Match Report: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Chennai Super Kings - 34th Match of IPL 2018

On May 4, 2018, an intense clash unfolded at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 34th match of the IPL 2018 season. The match was pivotal as both teams sought to solidify their standings in the tournament.

Match Summary:

Kolkata Knight Riders: 180/4 in 17.4 overs
Chennai Super Kings: 177 all out in 20 overs
Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets with 6 balls remaining.

Batting Performance:

The Kolkata Knight Riders set a challenging target of 180 runs after a commanding batting display. Top performances came from Shubman Gill, who scored a stellar 57 runs off 36 balls, showcasing his potential and control at the crease. He received robust support from the captain Dinesh Karthik, who contributed a quick-fire 45 runs off just 18 deliveries, striking 7 fours and a six at a breathtaking strike rate of 250.00. Other notable contributions included Sunil Narine (32 runs) and Chris Lynn (12 runs), paving the way for a solid innings adorned with aggressive strokes.

On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings struggled but put up a valiant effort with their top-order batsmen. Shane Watson was the highest scorer for CSK with 36 runs, while Faf du Plessis and Suresh Raina scored 27 and 31 runs, respectively. A significant contribution came from the ever-reliable MS Dhoni, who remained unbeaten with 43 runs, but it was not enough to guide CSK to a competitive total. Ultimately, they managed to score 177 runs in their full 20 overs.

Bowling Performances:

For KKR, Sunil Narine emerged as the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs, showcasing his brilliant ability to constrict the batsmen's scoring rate. Piyush Chawla also made critical inroads with his experience, claiming 2 wickets for 35 runs.

CSK's bowling attack saw Lungi Ngidi and KM Asif each claiming a wicket, but their efforts fell short against the relentless KKR batting lineup. Notably, Lungi Ngidi managed to pick up the important wicket of Chris Lynn.

Match Highlights:

Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target with a sparkling batting display despite CSK’s efforts.
The victory highlighted KKR’s batting depth, led by the young talent Shubman Gill alongside the experienced Karthik.
MS Dhoni's unwavering presence at the crease, even in a losing effort, reminded fans of his finishing abilities.

As a result, the Kolkata Knight Riders triumphed in this exhilarating encounter, asserting their dominance and leaving fans thrilled as they continued their quest for IPL glory. The contrasting fortunes for CSK raise questions about their batting consistency, stirring excitement for what lies ahead in the tournament.

Stay tuned for more IPL updates and detailed analyses as the tournament unfolds.

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