Gujarat Lions vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 5th match result | IPL 2017

5th

Match

IPL No : #582

Sat, 08 April 2017, Starts from 00:00

Gujarat Lions - 4/183 (20)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 0/184 (14.5)

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, India

RCB won by 15 runsHIGHLIGHTS

Match Stats

Gujarat Lions innigs

4/183 (20)

Batsmen	R	B	M	4s	6s	SR	Season	R	4s	6s	All time	R	4s	6s
JJ Roy c Pathan b Chawla	14	12	12	3	0	116.66	In 2017	14	3	0	Career	531	58	22
BB McCullum lbw b Kuldeep Yadav	35	35	24	4	2	145.83	In 2017	35	4	2	Career	2997	301	135
SK Raina not out	68	77	51	7	0	133.33	In 2017	68	7	0	Career	4166	367	160
AJ Finch c Yadav b Kuldeep Yadav	15	9	8	0	2	187.50	In 2017	15	0	2	Career	2880	293	98
KD Karthik c Yadav b Boult	47	42	25	6	2	188.00	In 2017	47	6	2	Career	2589	262	62
DR Smith not out	0	1	0	0	0	0.00	In 2017	0	0	0	Career	3824	364	186
Extras (2w, 2lb)	4	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total (20 overs, 9.15rpo)	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bowler	O	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	Season	W	0s	All time	W	0s
TA Boult	4	40	1	10	9	8	0	In 2017			Career	11	94
PP Chawla	4	33	1	8	7	1	2	In 2017	16	0	Career	121	171
SP Narine	4	33	0	8	7	5	0	In 2017	24	0	Career	148	343
CR Woakes	3	35	0	12	5	5	1	In 2017			Career	2	5
Kuldeep Yadav	4	25	2	6	8	1	1	In 2017			Career	8	38
YK Pathan	1	15	0	15	1	0	2	In 2017	3	0	Career	40	29

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs

0/184 (14.5)

Batsmen	R	B	M	4s	6s	SR	Season	R	4s	6s	All time	R	4s	6s
G Gambhir not out	76	68	48	12	0	158.33	In 2017	76	12	0	Career	3711	434	51
CA Lynn not out	93	68	41	6	8	226.82	In 2017	93	6	8	Career	2215	143	143
Extras (2w, 2lb)	15	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total (14.5 overs, 12.4rpo)	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bowler	O	R	ECO	0s	4s	6s	Season	W	0s	All time	W	0s
P Kumar	2	13	7	2	1	0	In 2017	9	0	Career	84	231
DS Kulkarni	3	42	15	3	3	3	In 2017	6	0	Career	73	234
MS Gony	2	32	16	4	5	1	In 2017	3	0	Career	37	4
S Kaushik	4	40	10	10	7	1	In 2017			Career	6	61
DR Smith	1	23	23	1	1	3	In 2017	2	0	Career	38	46
SB Jakati	3	30	10	2	1	0	In 2017	9	0	Career	47	35

Match Highlight: Gujarat Lions vs. Kolkata Knight Riders - 5th IPL Match, 2017

On April 8, 2017, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an exhilarating encounter at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against Gujarat Lions (GL) in the fifth match of the IPL season. With both teams bringing their A-game, it was the KKR who emerged victorious, chasing down a target of 184 runs with a comfortable margin.

Gujarat Lions Innings

Batting first, Gujarat Lions posted a respectable score of 183 runs, bolstered by an impressive innings from Suresh Raina, who scored an unbeaten 68 runs off 51 balls, punctuated with 7 fours. Brendon McCullum contributed a solid 35 off 35 deliveries, while Dinesh Karthik added a timely 47 runs from 42 balls. Despite a few quick wickets, including that of Aaron Finch and Jason Roy, the Lions managed to set a competitive total.

Gujarat Lions ended their innings at 183 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with a run rate of 9.15.

Top Performers for Gujarat:

Suresh Raina: 68* runs off 51 balls
Dinesh Karthik: 47 runs off 42 balls

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

Chasing 184, the Kolkata Knight Riders were in explosive form. Chris Lynn was the standout performer, notching up a scintillating 93 runs off just 68 balls, with an astonishing strike rate of 226.82, featuring 6 fours and 8 sixes. Alongside him, captain Gautam Gambhir scored a rapid 76 not out from 68 balls to guide his team to a historic victory. They emerged victorious with 184 runs in just 14.5 overs, winning the match by 6 wickets.

KKR's batting prowess and aggressive approach stole the spotlight, making them a formidable team in the early stages of the tournament.

Top Performers for Kolkata:

Chris Lynn: 93 runs off 68 balls
Gautam Gambhir: 76* runs off 68 balls

Summary

KKR's triumph not only showcased their batting skills but also highlighted the challenges faced by the Gujarat Lions in defending their total. With this win, Kolkata Knight Riders firmly established themselves as strong contenders in the IPL 2017 season, leaving fans and analysts eagerly anticipating their next performance.

As the IPL continues to unfold, fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and unforgettable moments, highlighting the essence of cricket's popularity in India.

Final Score:

Gujarat Lions: 183/4 (20 overs)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 184/4 (14.5 overs) – KKR won by 6 wickets.

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