21st

Match

IPL No : #845

Mon, 26 April 2021, Starts from 19:30

Punjab Kings - 123/9 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 126/5 (16.4 ov)

Ahmedabad

Kolkata won by 5 wickets

Punjab Kings innigs
123/9 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
c Narine b Cummins
190202195.00 In 20212402011 Career2887254115
MA Agarwal
c Tripathi b Narine
310341291.17 In 2021161167 Career185117774
CH Gayle
c †Karthik b Shivam Mavi
001000.00 In 2021119135 Career9376700699
DJ Hooda
c Morgan b Prasidh Krishna
1040025.00 In 202111078 Career7353937
N Pooran
b Varun
1901911100.00 In 20212821 Career2556164180
MC Henriques
b Narine
2030066.66 In 20211600 Career288522487
M Shahrukh Khan
c Morgan b Prasidh Krishna
130140192.85 In 202110376 Career6226426
CJ Jordan
b Prasidh Krishna
3001813166.66 In 20213013 Career16996
Ravi Bishnoi
c Morgan b Cummins
1040025.00 In 2021100 Career810
Mohammad Shami
not out
1020050.00 In 20211300 Career6952
Arshdeep Singh
not out
10100100.00 In 2021200 Career200
Extras
5 (4w, 1lb)
000000.00
Total
9/123 (20 overs, 6.15rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
S Mavi4013131510 In 20212322/15 Career16159
PJ Cummins3031210923 In 20216454/34 Career52332
SP Narine4022261011 In 20213315/19 Career2541226
M Prasidh Krishna4030381203 In 20218594/30 Career26249
AD Russell10202400 In 20217225/15 Career199714
CV Varun4024161011 In 20217475/20 Career34169
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
126/5 (16.4 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Shubman Gill
lbw b Mohammed Shami
90820112.50 In 202189114 Career10289828
N Rana
c Shahrukh Khan b Henriques
001000.00 In 2021186208 Career162314780
RA Tripathi
c Shahrukh Khan b Hooda
4103270128.12 In 2021168194 Career115611441
SP Narine
c Ravi Bishnoi b Arshdeep Singh
004000.00 In 20211020 Career2069214122
EJG Morgan
not out
4704042117.50 In 20219274 Career169113475
AD Russell
run out (Arshdeep Singh/†Rahul)
100920111.11 In 2021118109 Career4177298334
KD Karthik
not out
120620200.00 In 2021109123 Career3949391108
Extras
7 (4w, 1lb)
000000.00
Total
5/126 (16.4 overs, 7.56rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
MC Henriques10515410 In 20211173/16 Career57215
Mohammad Shami4025161741 In 20217613/15 Career67452
Arshdeep Singh2027110550 In 20217373/23 Career19113
Ravi Bishnoi401905910 In 20212193/29 Career14142
CJ Jordan302408840 In 2021084/11 Career57307
DJ Hooda2020110321 In 20212252/16 Career989

On April 26, 2021, the much-anticipated IPL clash between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders unfolded at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match resulted in a thrilling victory for Kolkata Knight Riders, who successfully chased down a modest target, ultimately winning the game by 5 wickets.

Punjab Kings struggled to put up a solid score as their batting lineup faltered under the pressure of Kolkata's formidable bowling attack. They managed to score only 123 runs, losing 9 wickets in the process. KL Rahul, the captain, was one of the few who managed to make a notable contribution, scoring 19 runs off 20 balls. However, the team's performance was characterized by early and frequent collapses, with notable contributors like Chris Gayle and Deepak Hooda scoring a disappointing 0 and 1, respectively. Mayank Agarwal stood out with a slightly better performance, scoring 31 runs, while Chris Jordan added a quickfire 30 runs in just 18 deliveries towards the end of the innings. Nevertheless, Punjab’s innings ended at 123 in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, Kolkata Knight Riders began their chase with a few hiccups, losing wickets early on. Shubman Gill unfortunately fell prey to Mohammed Shami's bowling for just 9 runs, and Nitish Rana was out without scoring. However, Rahul Tripathi proved to be a driving force for the team, notching up 41 runs off 32 balls, bolstering Kolkata’s chances with some well-timed shots. Eoin Morgan, the captain, chipped in with a crucial unbeaten 47 runs and was key in guiding his side across the finish line comfortably. Andre Russell briefly contributed with 10 runs before falling to a run-out, while Dinesh Karthik stayed not out on 12 runs, further ensuring Kolkata's victory.

The match ended with Kolkata Knight Riders reaching a total of 126 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, successfully achieving the target in just 16.4 overs at a brisk run rate of 7.56 per over.

This match not only showcased the resilience of the Kolkata Knight Riders but also highlighted the batting vulnerabilities of the Punjab Kings. As the season progressed, both teams looked to regroup and strategize for their next encounters in the ever-competitive landscape of IPL 2021.


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