34th

Match

IPL No : #612

Fri, 04 May 2018, Starts from 00:00

Kolkata Knight Riders - 4/180 (17.4)

Chennai Super Kings - 5/177 (20)

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

Mum Indians won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
4/180 (17.4)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SR Watson
c Shivam Mavi b Narine
3602542144.00 In 20183172421 Career4072364207
F du Plessis
b Chawla
2701541180.00 In 20187182 Career155913044
SK Raina
c Johnson b Kuldeep Yadav
3102640119.23 In 2018236267 Career4776428180
AT Rayudu
b Narine
2101730123.52 In 20183913620 Career280724199
MS Dhoni
not out
4302514172.00 In 20183291824 Career3890269180
RA Jadeja
c †Karthik b Chawla
1201210100.00 In 20185932 Career179112859
KV Sharma
not out
000000.00 In 2018000 Career3171814
Extras
(3w, 4b)
700000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.85rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
MG Johnson4051013644 In 2018 Career81328
PP Chawla4035291270 In 2018160 Career134272
S Mavi302107611 In 2018 Career345
SP Narine4020251020 In 2018240 Career190692
AD Russell1012012120 In 201810 Career113301
Kuldeep Yadav403419512 In 2018 Career26156
Chennai Super Kings innigs
5/177 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
CA Lynn
c Watson b Ngidi
120602200.00 In 2018260309 Career2825210171
SP Narine
c Bravo b Jadeja
3202042160.00 In 20181931814 Career10259463
RV Uthappa
c Bravo b Asif
6081075.00 In 20182051913 Career3983396138
Shubman Gill
not out
5703662158.33 In 2018122133 Career122133
RK Singh
b Harbhajan Singh
160182088.88 In 20182430 Career2430
KD Karthik
not out
4501871250.00 In 2018280278 Career318331379
Extras
(3w, 4b)
1200000.00
Total
(17.4 overs, 10.18rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
L Ngidi3036112542 In 2018 Career217
KM Asif30321111114 In 2018 Career316
SR Watson2019010640 In 201860 Career124326
RA Jadeja4039110721 In 2018120 Career85260
Harbhajan Singh3020171040 In 201860 Career131359
DJ Bravo1022013340 In 2018150 Career290500
KV Sharma1011011010 In 2018 Career52177

Match Report: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Chennai Super Kings - 34th Match of IPL 2018

On May 4, 2018, an intense clash unfolded at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 34th match of the IPL 2018 season. The match was pivotal as both teams sought to solidify their standings in the tournament.

Match Summary:

  • Kolkata Knight Riders: 180/4 in 17.4 overs
  • Chennai Super Kings: 177 all out in 20 overs
  • Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets with 6 balls remaining.

Batting Performance:

The Kolkata Knight Riders set a challenging target of 180 runs after a commanding batting display. Top performances came from Shubman Gill, who scored a stellar 57 runs off 36 balls, showcasing his potential and control at the crease. He received robust support from the captain Dinesh Karthik, who contributed a quick-fire 45 runs off just 18 deliveries, striking 7 fours and a six at a breathtaking strike rate of 250.00. Other notable contributions included Sunil Narine (32 runs) and Chris Lynn (12 runs), paving the way for a solid innings adorned with aggressive strokes.

On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings struggled but put up a valiant effort with their top-order batsmen. Shane Watson was the highest scorer for CSK with 36 runs, while Faf du Plessis and Suresh Raina scored 27 and 31 runs, respectively. A significant contribution came from the ever-reliable MS Dhoni, who remained unbeaten with 43 runs, but it was not enough to guide CSK to a competitive total. Ultimately, they managed to score 177 runs in their full 20 overs.

Bowling Performances:

For KKR, Sunil Narine emerged as the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs, showcasing his brilliant ability to constrict the batsmen's scoring rate. Piyush Chawla also made critical inroads with his experience, claiming 2 wickets for 35 runs.

CSK's bowling attack saw Lungi Ngidi and KM Asif each claiming a wicket, but their efforts fell short against the relentless KKR batting lineup. Notably, Lungi Ngidi managed to pick up the important wicket of Chris Lynn.

Match Highlights:

  • Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target with a sparkling batting display despite CSK’s efforts.
  • The victory highlighted KKR’s batting depth, led by the young talent Shubman Gill alongside the experienced Karthik.
  • MS Dhoni's unwavering presence at the crease, even in a losing effort, reminded fans of his finishing abilities.

As a result, the Kolkata Knight Riders triumphed in this exhilarating encounter, asserting their dominance and leaving fans thrilled as they continued their quest for IPL glory. The contrasting fortunes for CSK raise questions about their batting consistency, stirring excitement for what lies ahead in the tournament.

Stay tuned for more IPL updates and detailed analyses as the tournament unfolds.


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