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

Gujarat Lions

4/183 (20)

Match 5th · #582
Sat, 08 April 2017 · 00:00 IST

RCB won by 15 runsHIGHLIGHTS

Kolkata Knight Riders

0/184 (14.5)

WON

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, India Match Stats

1st InningsGujarat Lions

4/183 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2017	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(2w, 2lb)	4	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 9.15rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
BB McCullumlbw b Kuldeep Yadav	35	24	4	2	145.83	In 2017	35	4	2	Career	2997	301	135
IPL 2017 Runs 35 4s: 4 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 2997 4s: 301 \| 6s: 135
DR Smithnot out	0	0	0	0	0.00	In 2017	0	0	0	Career	3824	364	186
IPL 2017 Runs 0 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 3824 4s: 364 \| 6s: 186
KD Karthikc Yadav b Boult	47	25	6	2	188.00	In 2017	47	6	2	Career	2589	262	62
IPL 2017 Runs 47 4s: 6 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 2589 4s: 262 \| 6s: 62
AJ Finchc Yadav b Kuldeep Yadav	15	8	0	2	187.50	In 2017	15	0	2	Career	2880	293	98
IPL 2017 Runs 15 4s: 0 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 2880 4s: 293 \| 6s: 98
SK Rainanot out	68	51	7	0	133.33	In 2017	68	7	0	Career	4166	367	160
IPL 2017 Runs 68 4s: 7 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 4166 4s: 367 \| 6s: 160
JJ Royc Pathan b Chawla	14	12	3	0	116.66	In 2017	14	3	0	Career	531	58	22
IPL 2017 Runs 14 4s: 3 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 531 4s: 58 \| 6s: 22

Bowling

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

2nd InningsKolkata Knight Riders

0/184 (14.5)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2017	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(2w, 2lb)	15	0	0	0	0.00
Total(14.5 overs, 12.4rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
CA Lynnnot out	93	41	6	8	226.82	In 2017	93	6	8	Career	2215	143	143
IPL 2017 Runs 93 4s: 6 \| 6s: 8 Career Runs 2215 4s: 143 \| 6s: 143
G Gambhirnot out	76	48	12	0	158.33	In 2017	76	12	0	Career	3711	434	51
IPL 2017 Runs 76 4s: 12 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 3711 4s: 434 \| 6s: 51

Bowling

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

Stay tuned for more updates and analyses from IPL 2017!

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