Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - 4th match result | IPL 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders

6/177 (18.5)

WON

Match 4th · #642
Mon, 09 April 2018 · 00:00 IST

Sunrisers won by 9 wickets (with 25 balls remaining)

Royal Challengers Bangalore

7/176 (20)

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India Match Stats

1st InningsKolkata Knight Riders

6/177 (18.5)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(5w, 1lb)	6	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 8.8rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AB de Villiersc Johnson b Rana	44	23	1	5	191.30	In 2018	44	1	5	Career	3751	311	169
IPL 2018 Runs 44 4s: 1 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 3751 4s: 311 \| 6s: 169
BB McCullumb Narine	43	27	6	2	159.25	In 2018	43	6	2	Career	4188	404	205
IPL 2018 Runs 43 4s: 6 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 4188 4s: 404 \| 6s: 205
CR Woakesc Russell b Vinay Kumar	5	5	1	0	100.00	In 2018	5	1	0	Career	59	6	1
IPL 2018 Runs 5 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 59 4s: 6 \| 6s: 1
Mandeep Singhc Kuldeep Yadav b Vinay Kumar	37	18	4	2	205.55	In 2018	37	4	2	Career	1149	138	20
IPL 2018 Runs 37 4s: 4 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 1149 4s: 138 \| 6s: 20
SN Khanc Singh b Johnson	6	10	0	0	60.00	In 2018	6	0	0	Career	183	19	6
IPL 2018 Runs 6 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 183 4s: 19 \| 6s: 6
V Kohlib Rana	31	33	1	1	93.93	In 2018	31	1	1	Career	4449	383	160
IPL 2018 Runs 31 4s: 1 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 4449 4s: 383 \| 6s: 160
Washington Sundarnot out	0	0	0	0	0.00	In 2018	0	0	0	Career	9	0	0
IPL 2018 Runs 0 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 9 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0
Q de Kockc Vinay Kumar b Chawla	4	4	1	0	100.00	In 2018	4	1	0	Career	730	91	21
IPL 2018 Runs 4 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 730 4s: 91 \| 6s: 21

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
AD Russell	2	0	10	0	5	2	0	0	In 2018	1	0	Career	108	272
IPL 2018 Wickets 1 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 108 Dots: 272
Kuldeep Yadav	3	0	33	0	11	4	1	2	In 2018			Career	18	110
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 18 Dots: 110
MG Johnson	4	0	30	1	8	12	4	1	In 2018			Career	80	301
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 80 Dots: 301
N Rana	1	0	11	2	11	3	1	1	In 2018			Career	2	6
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 2 Dots: 6
PP Chawla	4	0	31	1	8	10	2	2	In 2018	16	0	Career	127	210
IPL 2018 Wickets 16 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 127 Dots: 210
R Vinay Kumar	2	0	30	2	15	6	3	3	In 2018	19	0	Career	105	134
IPL 2018 Wickets 19 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 105 Dots: 134
SP Narine	4	0	30	1	8	9	3	1	In 2018	24	0	Career	182	636
IPL 2018 Wickets 24 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 182 Dots: 636

2nd InningsRoyal Challengers Bangalore

7/176 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2018	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(5w, 1lb)	13	0	0	0	0.00
Total(18.5 overs, 9.39rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AD Russellc de Villiers b Woakes	15	11	2	1	136.36	In 2018	15	2	1	Career	1959	152	134
IPL 2018 Runs 15 4s: 2 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 1959 4s: 152 \| 6s: 134
CA Lynnc de Villiers b Woakes	5	8	1	0	62.50	In 2018	5	1	0	Career	2570	181	162
IPL 2018 Runs 5 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 2570 4s: 181 \| 6s: 162
KD Karthiknot out	35	29	4	0	120.68	In 2018	35	4	0	Career	2938	290	71
IPL 2018 Runs 35 4s: 4 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 2938 4s: 290 \| 6s: 71
N Ranalbw b Washington Sundar	34	25	2	2	136.00	In 2018	34	2	2	Career	471	33	27
IPL 2018 Runs 34 4s: 2 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 471 4s: 33 \| 6s: 27
R Vinay Kumarnot out	6	3	1	0	200.00	In 2018	6	1	0	Career	310	21	9
IPL 2018 Runs 6 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 310 4s: 21 \| 6s: 9
RK Singhc †de Kock b Woakes	6	6	1	0	100.00	In 2018	6	1	0	Career	6	1	0
IPL 2018 Runs 6 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 6 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0
RV Uthappac McCullum b Yadav	13	12	0	1	108.33	In 2018	13	0	1	Career	3791	377	126
IPL 2018 Runs 13 4s: 0 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 3791 4s: 377 \| 6s: 126
SP Narineb Yadav	50	19	4	5	263.15	In 2018	50	4	5	Career	882	80	54
IPL 2018 Runs 50 4s: 4 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 882 4s: 80 \| 6s: 54

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2018	W	0s	Career	W	0s
CR Woakes	4	0	36	3	9	15	5	2	In 2018		108	Career	22	108
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 108 Career Wickets 22 Dots: 108
K Khejroliya	4	0	34	0	9	6	2	1	In 2018		6	Career	0	6
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 6 Career Wickets 0 Dots: 6
U Yadav	4	0	27	2	7	13	3	1	In 2018	19	291	Career	93	291
IPL 2018 Wickets 19 Dots: 291 Career Wickets 93 Dots: 291
Washington Sundar	4	0	48	1	12	4	2	4	In 2018		89	Career	9	89
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 89 Career Wickets 9 Dots: 89
YS Chahal	3	0	29	0	10	6	3	1	In 2018		301	Career	70	301
IPL 2018 Wickets Dots: 301 Career Wickets 70 Dots: 301

Title: IPL 2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match 4 Recap

On April 9, 2018, the thrilling encounter of the Indian Premier League saw Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match ended with a decisive victory for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who triumphed by 9 wickets, successfully chasing down the target with 25 balls to spare.

Match Summary:

Kolkata Knight Riders: 177 runs in 20 overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 178 runs in 18.5 overs
Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 9 wickets

In their innings, Kolkata Knight Riders managed to post a total of 177 runs, with notable contributions from their top-order batsmen. Brendon McCullum lit up the innings with a blistering knock of 43 runs from just 27 balls, smashing 6 fours and 2 sixes, setting a strong foundation for the team. AB de Villiers also showcased his explosive batting skills with his innings of 44 runs off just 23 balls, hitting 5 sixes and a four. However, the middle and lower order faltered, with players like Quinton de Kock and Sarfaraz Khan failing to make significant contributions, leaving KKR with a challenging total.

In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad came out strong, with a spectacular opening partnership. Sunil Narine was the star of the show, scoring an electrifying 50 runs off just 19 balls, hitting 4 fours and 5 sixes, at an astounding strike rate of 263.15. His explosive start set the tone for the chase. Nitish Rana added a steady 34 runs, while wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik remained unbeaten at 35 runs, ensuring a comfortable chase for the Sunrisers.

The Knight Riders' bowlers struggled to contain the Sunrisers’ batting onslaught. Chris Woakes was the standout bowler from KKR, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs in his 4 overs. Vinay Kumar tried to hold the innings together with economical 30 runs for 2 wickets, but overall, the KKR bowlers failed to make any significant impact against a rampant Sunrisers batting lineup.

This match not only showcased some explosive cricket but also set the stage for what was to come in the IPL 2018 season. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win gave them a strong start in the tournament, while Kolkata Knight Riders were left with lessons to learn as they aimed to bounce back in their subsequent matches.

Stay tuned as we continue to cover the exhilarating journey of IPL 2018!

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