18th

Match

IPL No : #688

Sat, 06 April 2019, Starts from 00:00

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 3/205 (20)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 5/206 (19.1)

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
3/205 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
PA Patel
lbw b Rana
25322430104.16 In 2019163202 Career263833741
V Kohli
c & b Kuldeep Yadav
84774992171.42 In 2019162182 Career5110452179
AB de Villiers
c Shubman Gill b Narine
63513254196.87 In 20191561110 Career4590378221
MP Stoinis
not out
28141331215.38 In 20195952 Career135711535
MM Ali
not out
072000.00 In 20194233 Career165912
Extras
(4w, 1lb)
500000.00
Total
(20 overs, 10.25rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
M Prasidh Krishna3041014671 In 2019 Career1094
PP Chawla403208430 In 2019160 Career143331
SP Narine403018730 In 2019240 Career224880
LH Ferguson2032016342 In 2019 Career568
Kuldeep Yadav403118620 In 2019 Career38219
N Rana2022111612 In 2019 Career527
AD Russell1016016002 In 201910 Career154437
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
5/206 (19.1)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
CA Lynn
b Negi
43623142138.70 In 20198093 Career3642285211
SP Narine
c Negi b Saini
1012820125.00 In 20193433 Career156815795
RV Uthappa
c Southee b Negi
33402560132.00 In 2019146173 Career4275424149
N Rana
c sub (H Klaasen) b Chahal
37332312160.86 In 20191691112 Career9106851
KD Karthik
c Chahal b Saini
19341511126.66 In 20197263 Career347334190
AD Russell
not out
48271317369.23 In 20192071222 Career2929203230
Shubman Gill
not out
316300100.00 In 20192502 Career228227
Extras
(4w, 1lb)
1300000.00
Total
(19.1 overs, 10.74rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TG Southee4061015764 In 2019 Career27264
NA Saini4034291241 In 2019 Career252
YS Chahal402416801 In 2019 Career91470
Mohammed Siraj2036015542 In 2019 Career25183
P Negi302127811 In 201970 Career33170
MP Stoinis1028017203 In 2019 Career46165

Match Recap: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (18th Match, IPL 2019)

On April 6th, 2019, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru played host to a thrilling encounter between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The match showcased spectacular batting performances, ultimately concluding in a nail-biting fashion.

Batting Highlights:

Batting first, the Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a formidable total of 205 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by an explosive knock from Virat Kohli, who scored 84 runs off 77 balls, striking 9 boundaries and 2 sixes, showcasing his classic stroke play and aggressive intent. Following him was the dynamic AB de Villiers, who contributed a blazing 63 runs from just 51 deliveries, peppering 5 fours and 4 sixes, and showcasing his ability to find the boundaries consistently. Other notable contributions came from Marcus Stoinis, who added a quick-fire 28 runs off 14 balls*, adding much-needed momentum at the end of the innings.

In response, the Kolkata Knight Riders set the crowd on edge as they chased the target down successfully, finishing with 206 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in just 19.1 overs. Their innings was propelled by the explosive Andre Russell, who displayed raw power with an astonishing 48 runs off just 27 balls, featuring 1 four and an impressive 7 sixes, leaving the RCB bowlers bewildered. The innings also saw crucial contributions from Chris Lynn with 43 runs and Nitish Rana, who added 37 runs.

Bowling Insights:

For RCB, Navdeep Saini shone with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 34 runs in his 4 overs, effectively containing KKR's scoring in the middle overs. The spinners, particularly Pawan Negi, also claimed 2 crucial wickets for just 21 runs in his 3 overs, applying pressure during the KKR chase.

Despite the strong start from RCB, the day belonged to the Kolkata Knight Riders as they emerged victorious, achieving the target with 5 balls to spare. This match effectively highlighted the thrilling unpredictability of T20 cricket, demonstrating the ability of teams to stage comebacks and chase down daunting totals with explosive batting.

In conclusion, the contest not only provided entertainment but also showcased several standout players who left their mark on the game, contributing to the spectacle that is the Indian Premier League.


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