29th

Match

IPL No : #676

Sun, 14 April 2019, Starts from 00:00

Kolkata Knight Riders - 8/161 (20)

Chennai Super Kings - 5/162 (19.4)

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
8/161 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
CA Lynn
c Thakur b Imran Tahir
82685176160.78 In 20192122212 Career3774298220
SP Narine
c du Plessis b Santner
22470028.57 In 20198996 Career162316398
N Rana
c du Plessis b Imran Tahir
21241830116.66 In 20192011413 Career9427152
RV Uthappa
c du Plessis b Imran Tahir
031000.00 In 2019211246 Career4340431152
KD Karthik
c du Plessis b Thakur
18361420128.57 In 2019111113 Career351234690
AD Russell
c sub (DR Shorey) b Imran Tahir
103411250.00 In 20193122130 Career3034212238
Shubman Gill
c Jadeja b Thakur
1528200075.00 In 201912074 Career323299
PP Chawla
not out
41550080.00 In 20193832 Career5805318
Kuldeep Yadav
run out (†Dhoni/Thakur)
010000.00 In 20191210 Career4440
Extras
(8w, 1lb)
900000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.05rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar4036091042 In 2019 Career21238
SN Thakur4018251420 In 2019 Career34249
MJ Santner403018811 In 2019 Career222
RA Jadeja4049012653 In 2019120 Career100376
Imran Tahir402747911 In 2019 Career82436
Chennai Super Kings innigs
5/162 (19.4)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SR Watson
lbw b Gurney
61771085.71 In 2019111126 Career4765426245
F du Plessis
b Narine
24291650150.00 In 2019128104 Career177814952
SK Raina
not out
58864271138.09 In 2019194235 Career5179471190
AT Rayudu
c Uthappa b Chawla
521110045.45 In 201913885 Career3156266118
KM Jadhav
lbw b Chawla
2091231166.66 In 2019135172 Career10529037
MS Dhoni
lbw b Narine
16251301123.07 In 20192301210 Career4246287196
RA Jadeja
not out
31201750182.35 In 20195552 Career187613363
Extras
(8w, 1lb)
200000.00
Total
(19.4 overs, 8.23rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
M Prasidh Krishna4030081150 In 2019 Career12137
HF Gurney403719550 In 2019 Career1388
AD Russell1016016240 In 201910 Career155446
SP Narine4119251220 In 2019240 Career228915
Kuldeep Yadav302809512 In 2019 Career38247
PP Chawla303229841 In 2019160 Career146363

Match Recap: IPL 2019 - 29th Match - Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Chennai Super Kings

In an exhilarating encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 14, 2019, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by a slender margin of five wickets. The match showcased an in-depth battle between bat and ball, with both teams showcasing their skills in the high-stakes atmosphere of the IPL.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings: Batting first, KKR posted a total of 161 runs, ending their innings after 20 overs with 8 wickets lost. The standout performance for KKR came from the explosive Chris Lynn, who scored a stunning 82 runs off just 68 balls. His innings were punctuated by 7 boundaries and 6 sixes, setting a daunting total for the chasing team. Other notable contributions included Nitish Rana with 21 runs and Dinesh Karthik, who added 18 runs. However, KKR struggled to maintain momentum after Lynn's departure, as wickets fell at regular intervals, with Imran Tahir claiming 4 wickets for CSK, strongly supporting his team in the bowling department.

Chennai Super Kings Innings: Chasing a target of 162, CSK got off to a shaky start, losing Shane Watson for just 6 runs. However, Faf du Plessis and Suresh Raina steadied the innings with a solid partnership. Raina, in particular, was in fine form, scoring an unbeaten 58 off 86 balls, while du Plessis contributed a decent 24 runs. The match became tense as wickets continued to fall, but Ravindra Jadeja provided crucial late-order runs with a quickfire 31 off just 20 balls. CSK managed to clinch victory with just two balls to spare, finishing their innings at 162 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.

The match saw several impactful moments, with KKR’s bowlers putting up a strong fight, particularly Sunil Narine who took 2 wickets for a mere 19 runs in his 4 overs. Ultimately, however, it was CSK’s resilience and tactical acumen that saw them through, as they continue to solidify their standing in the 2019 IPL season.

In summary, the match was a captivating display of cricket that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the last ball, emphasizing the thrilling nature of the IPL and showcasing the illustrious rivalry between these two teams. CSK's victory marked another memorable chapter in the rich history of IPL cricket, illustrating why it's regarded as one of the most exciting leagues in the world.


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