50th

Match

IPL No : #536

Wed, 10 May 2017, Starts from 00:00

Kings XI Punjab - 6/167 (20)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 6/153 (20)

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Chandigarh, India

Daredevils won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)HIGHLIGHTS

Kings XI Punjab innigs
6/167 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
MJ Guptill
lbw b Narine
1224161075.00 In 201796124 Career11589350
M Vohra
c †Uthappa b Yadav
25201640156.25 In 2017229239 Career9579535
SE Marsh
b Woakes
11151020110.00 In 2017229343 Career3749380119
WP Saha
st †Uthappa b Kuldeep Yadav
38573321115.15 In 201712894 Career145111953
GJ Maxwell
c Woakes b Kuldeep Yadav
44362514176.00 In 20172631721 Career1983162108
AR Patel
not out
823100080.00 In 2017186109 Career5653326
Swapnil Singh
b Woakes
23200100.00 In 2017200 Career200
R Tewatia
not out
1510830187.50 In 20171530 Career3131
Extras
(6w, 4lb, 2b)
1200000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.35rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
U Yadav302619730 In 2017190 Career88251
C de Grandhomme403709822 In 2017 Career427
SP Narine402717830 In 2017240 Career158435
CR Woakes4020251220 In 2017 Career1993
AS Rajpoot201709430 In 2017 Career745
Kuldeep Yadav3034211403 In 2017 Career17101
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
6/153 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SP Narine
b Sharma
18171040180.00 In 2017214349 Career4634726
CA Lynn
run out (Patel/†Saha)
84815283161.53 In 20172592216 Career2381159151
G Gambhir
c Marsh b Tewatia
825180044.44 In 2017433554 Career406847755
RV Uthappa
c Patel b Tewatia
021000.00 In 20173843621 Career3774377125
MK Pandey
c Patel b Henry
1831231078.26 In 20173632612 Career218219564
C de Grandhomme
not out
1117710157.14 In 20179765 Career9765
YK Pathan
c Maxwell b Sharma
2430066.66 In 201712393 Career2884239143
CR Woakes
not out
89601133.33 In 20174641 Career5451
Extras
(6w, 4lb, 2b)
400000.00
Total
(20 overs, 7.65rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Sandeep Sharma403108640 In 2017 Career70392
MJ Henry3031110541 In 2017 Career15
MM Sharma302428831 In 2017 Career81302
AR Patel402807921 In 2017 Career56266
R Tewatia4018251010 In 2017 Career516
Swapnil Singh2019010201 In 2017 Career19

IPL 2017 Match Report: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders (50th Match)

On May 10, 2017, the 50th match of IPL 2017 saw a thrilling contest between Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh. KKR emerged victorious by 2 wickets with just 2 balls remaining, adding another exciting chapter to the tournament.

Match Summary:

  • Kings XI Punjab: 167/6 in 20 overs
  • Kolkata Knight Riders: 153/6 in 20 overs
  • Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 2 wickets

Kings XI Punjab Innings

KXIP, batting first, posted a competitive total of 167 runs. The highlight of their innings was Glenn Maxwell's explosive 44 runs from 36 balls, which included 4 sixes and 1 four, showcasing his power-hitting capabilities. Wriddhiman Saha contributed a significant 38 runs, while Manan Vohra and Martin Guptill provided solid starts with 25 and 12 runs, respectively. Despite a late collapse, KXIP managed to set a challenging target.

Top performers from KXIP included:

  • Glenn Maxwell: 44 runs off 36 balls
  • Wriddhiman Saha: 38 runs off 57 balls
  • Manan Vohra: 25 runs off 20 balls

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

In reply, KKR faced a stiff challenge and struggled initially, losing wickets at regular intervals. Chris Lynn anchored the innings with a brilliant knock of 84 runs off 81 balls, featuring 8 fours and 3 sixes, ensuring that KKR stayed in the hunt. Sunil Narine gave a quickfire start with 18 runs off 17 balls. However, KKR found themselves in a tight spot as they lost wickets in quick succession.

The match swung in KKR’s favor towards the end thanks to valuable contributions from the lower order. Colin de Grandhomme added an important 11 runs while Chris Woakes chipped in with 8 runs, ultimately guiding KKR to a narrow victory.

Key performances from KKR included:

  • Chris Lynn: 84 runs off 81 balls
  • Sunil Narine: 18 runs off 17 balls
  • Robin Uthappa: Failed to score, but contributed in other departments.

Bowling Highlights

For KXIP, Mohit Sharma and Rahul Tewatia were the standout bowlers, taking 2 wickets each and putting pressure on the KKR batsmen. Tewatia's wickets in crucial moments helped KXIP stay in contention until the last overs of the match.

Bowling Performances for KXIP:

  • Mohit Sharma: 3 overs, 24 runs, 2 wickets
  • Rahul Tewatia: 4 overs, 18 runs, 2 wickets

Chris Woakes was instrumental in KKR's bowling attack, claiming 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs, effectively stalling KXIP's momentum.

Bowling Performances for KKR:

  • Chris Woakes: 4 overs, 20 runs, 2 wickets
  • Sunil Narine: 4 overs, 27 runs, 1 wicket

Conclusion

The match concluded with KKR chasing down the target with just a couple of balls to spare, highlighting the nail-biting thrill that the IPL offers. Chris Lynn’s outstanding performance with the bat earned him the Player of the Match award, ensuring Kolkata's place among the top contenders for the trophy as the tournament progressed.

As fans looked ahead to the next exciting encounters, this match underscored the unpredictability and excitement that makes the IPL one of the most revered cricket leagues in the world.


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