12th

Match

IPL No : #776

Wed, 30 September 2020, Starts from 19:30

Rajasthan Royals - 9/137 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 6/174 (20 ov)

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
6/174 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Shubman Gill
c & b Archer
4703451138.23 In 2020124113 Career6235418
SP Narine
b Unadkat
1501421107.14 In 20202422 Career122212375
N Rana
c Parag b Tewatia
2201721129.41 In 202072102 Career11579462
AD Russell
c Unadkat b Rajpoot
2401403171.42 In 20203523 Career2741191222
KD Karthik
c †Buttler b Archer
1030033.33 In 20203150 Career3685362101
EJG Morgan
not out
3402312147.82 In 20209255 Career127310052
PJ Cummins
c Samson b Curran
1201010120.00 In 20204524 Career2841716
Kamlesh Nagarkoti
not out
80510160.00 In 2020810 Career810
Extras
11 (8w, 3lb)
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Total
6/174 (20 overs, 8.7rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
JC Archer4018251411 In 20203363/15 Career73512
AS Rajpoot4039110932 In 20202165/14 Career24185
JD Unadkat201417611 In 20201145/25 Career78307
TK Curran403719721 In 20203174/22 Career51238
S Gopal4043011742 In 20201174/16 Career39200
R Parag1014014001 In 2020001/10 Career218
R Tewatia10616310 In 20204103/18 Career18101
Rajasthan Royals innigs
9/137 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
JC Buttler
c Varun b Shivam Mavi
2101612131.25 In 20202512 Career201619589
SPD Smith
c †Karthik b Cummins
3070042.85 In 2020122116 Career294826273
SV Samson
c Narine b Shivam Mavi
8091088.88 In 2020167616 Career2376176105
RV Uthappa
c Shivam Mavi b Nagarkoti
2070028.57 In 20201620 Career4427437156
R Parag
c Shubman Gill b Nagarkoti
1060016.66 In 2020710 Career167185
R Tewatia
b Varun
1401001140.00 In 20207718 Career1881211
TK Curran
not out
5403623150.00 In 20206843 Career4094111
S Gopal
c †Karthik b Narine
5070071.42 In 2020500 Career132141
JC Archer
c Nagarkoti b Varun
60401150.00 In 20204607 Career189812
JD Unadkat
c Nagarkoti b Kuldeep Yadav
90130069.23 In 2020900 Career6461
AS Rajpoot
not out
70501140.00 In 2020701 Career2421
Extras
7 (8w, 3lb)
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Total
9/137 (20 overs, 6.85rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
SP Narine4040110914 In 20202225/19 Career2411056
PJ Cummins3013141201 In 20202262/6 Career36173
S Mavi4020251320 In 20204292/20 Career993
Kamlesh Nagarkoti201327601 In 2020282/13 Career28
CV Varun402526701 In 20203162/25 Career424
Kuldeep Yadav302017811 In 20201144/20 Career40267

Match Summary: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (12th Match, IPL 2020)

In an exciting match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 30, 2020, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 37 runs, showcasing a dominant performance both with the bat and ball.

Match Overview:

  • Rajasthan Royals: 9/137 in 20 overs
  • Kolkata Knight Riders: 6/174 in 20 overs

The KKR batting lineup set a formidable target of 175 runs, largely thanks to Shubman Gill’s exceptional innings of 47 runs off 34 balls, adorned with 5 boundaries and 1 six. Eoin Morgan contributed significantly with a robust 34 not out from just 23 deliveries, while Andre Russell added a quick-fire 24 runs off 14 balls, displaying his aggressive intent towards the end of the innings. The KKR innings concluded at 174 for 6, with their run rate soaring at 8.7 runs per over.

In response, the Rajasthan Royals faced a challenging task but could only manage to post 137 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Jos Buttler struggled early on, contributing only 21 runs, while other key players like Steve Smith and Sanju Samson fell cheaply, unable to anchor the innings. The standout performer for Rajasthan came in the shape of Tom Curran, who played a valiant knock of 54 runs off 36 balls, almost single-handedly attempting to steer his team towards the target. Nevertheless, the Royals could not keep up the required run rate and fell short.

Bowling Highlights:

KKR's bowlers spearheaded their success, with Shivam Mavi leading the charge, claiming 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy each picked up crucial wickets, while Jofra Archer made an impact with impressive bowling figures of 2 wickets for 18 runs.

In conclusion, it was a well-rounded performance from KKR, underlining their status as serious contenders in the IPL 2020 season. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals will look to regroup and bounce back in the upcoming matches as they re-evaluate their strategies ahead.


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