25th

Match

IPL No : #562

Sat, 22 April 2017, Starts from 00:00

Kolkata Knight Riders - 5/187 (20)

Gujarat Lions - 6/188 (18.2)

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

Mum Indians won by 14 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
5/187 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SP Narine
c Faulkner b Raina
42151791247.05 In 201787144 Career3362721
G Gambhir
c Raina b Faulkner
33482821117.85 In 2017229321 Career386445452
RV Uthappa
c McCullum b Kumar
72644882150.00 In 2017174187 Career3564359111
MK Pandey
b Basil Thampi
24382120114.28 In 20172451611 Career206418563
YK Pathan
not out
1112420275.00 In 20179793 Career2858239143
SA Yadav
run out (McCullum/†Karthik)
12100100.00 In 20172930 Career5324918
Shakib Al Hasan
not out
12100100.00 In 2017100 Career173816148
Extras
(1w, 2lb)
300000.00
Total
(20 overs, 9.35rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
P Kumar2024112450 In 201790 Career88256
JP Faulkner4038110760 In 201730 Career92132
Basil Thampi4044111752 In 2017 Career232
SK Raina201116410 In 201720 Career2250
DS Kulkarni2023012331 In 201760 Career74247
RA Jadeja403108521 In 2017120 Career78185
DR Smith201407210 In 201720 Career3957
Gujarat Lions innigs
6/188 (18.2)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
AJ Finch
c Pandey b Coulter-Nile
31131542206.66 In 201710197 Career2966302103
BB McCullum
c Pandey b Woakes
33261751194.11 In 20172582216 Career3220319149
SK Raina
c Pandey b Kuldeep Yadav
84694694182.60 In 2017243247 Career4341384167
KD Karthik
c Gambhir b Coulter-Nile
35300100.00 In 2017132104 Career267426664
Ishan Kishan
c UT Yadav b Kuldeep Yadav
419110036.36 In 20175434 Career9684
DR Smith
b UT Yadav
55410125.00 In 201790132 Career3914377188
RA Jadeja
not out
19271311146.15 In 20174231 Career161611554
JP Faulkner
not out
43200200.00 In 2017400 Career8204631
Extras
(1w, 2lb)
500000.00
Total
(18.2 overs, 10.25rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Shakib Al Hasan3031010751 In 2017120 Career136102
SP Narine4042011742 In 2017240 Career152394
NM Coulter-Nile3041212652 In 2017 Career58193
CR Woakes2020110321 In 2017 Career933
Kuldeep Yadav403328731 In 2017 Career1270
U Yadav201719311 In 2017190 Career80180

Match Summary: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Lions (25th Match, IPL 2017)

On April 22, 2017, the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata witnessed an exhilarating clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Lions (GL). In a match filled with drama and excitement, Gujarat Lions emerged victorious, chasing down KKR's total with remarkable ease.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

Batting first, the Kolkata Knight Riders set a formidable target, scoring 187 runs in their allocated 20 overs. The standout performer for KKR was Robin Uthappa, who played a spectacular innings of 72 runs off 64 balls, showcasing his prowess with the bat by striking eight boundaries and two towering sixes. He was well-supported by Sunil Narine, who stole the show with a blistering 42 runs off just 15 balls, hitting nine fours and one six at an astonishing strike rate of 247.05.

Gautam Gambhir contributed a solid 33 runs, while the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make significant impacts, with Manish Pandey scoring 24 runs and Yusuf Pathan adding 11 runs not out. KKR's innings concluded at 187 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.

Gujarat Lions Innings

In response, Gujarat Lions chased down the target with 11 deliveries to spare, finishing at 188 for the loss of 6 wickets. The highlight of their innings was Suresh Raina, who played a sensational knock, scoring 84 runs off 69 balls, including nine fours and four sixes, anchoring the chase effectively.

Aaron Finch and Brendon McCullum made quick contributions of 31 and 33 runs, respectively, giving the innings a swift start. Although they lost wickets at regular intervals, Raina's steady innings ensured that GL remained ahead of the asking rate. Dinesh Karthik’s brief innings of 3 runs ended quickly, while Ravindra Jadeja's 19 not out gave the finishing touch to the victory.

Bowling Highlights

For Kolkata, Praveen Kumar was effective with his economical bowling, taking 1 wicket for 24 runs in his 2 overs. Nathan Coulter-Nile also picked up 2 wickets for 41 runs, with crucial breakthroughs that momentarily halted the GL momentum but ultimately couldn't prevent defeat.

Conclusion

Gujarat Lions' successful chase brought an end to Kolkata Knight Riders' innings with a victory margin of 14 runs, marking a notable performance in the 2017 IPL season. This match served as a thrilling reminder of the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, with both teams displaying competitive spirit and exceptional talent throughout the game.


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