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Match

IPL No : #931

Mon, 02 May 2022, Starts from 07:30 PM

Kolkata Knight Riders - 3/158 (19.1)

Rajasthan Royals - 5/152 (20)

Wankhede Stadium

Kolkata won by 7 wickets

Rajasthan Royals innigs
5/152 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
JC Buttler
c Shivam Mavi b Southee
2244253088.00 In 2022 Career3386313160
Devdutt Padikkal
c & b Yadav
21050040.00 In 2022 Career110011930
SV Samson
c Singh b Shivam Mavi
54754971110.20 In 2022 Career3366258153
KK Nair
c Singh b Roy
13221310100.00 In 2022 Career149616139
R Parag
c Roy b Southee
19201212158.33 In 2022 Career4653820
SO Hetmyer
not out
27231312207.69 In 2022 Career191714599
R Ashwin
not out
621500120.00 In 2022 Career7176222
Extras
9 (5w, 2nb, 2lb)
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Total
5/152 (20 overs, 7.6rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
U Yadav4124161750 In 20224/23 Career134651
AS Roy402817702 In 20221/11 Career211
SP Narine4019051220 In 20225/19 Career2861576
S Mavi403318730 In 20224/21 Career29257
TG Southee4046212733 In 20223/20 Career41353
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
3/158 (19.1)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
B Indrajith
c Ashwin b Prasidh Krishna
1530162093.75 In 2022 Career3102012
AJ Finch
b Sen
41670057.14 In 2022 Career4894460182
SS Iyer
c †Samson b Boult
34483231106.25 In 2022 Career269922996
N Rana
not out
48733732129.72 In 2022 Career2068177104
RK Singh
not out
42382361182.60 In 2022 Career177194
Extras
15 (5w, 2nb, 2lb)
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Total
3/158 (19.1 overs, 8.24rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TA Boult402516920 In 20224/18 Career85693
M Prasidh Krishna403719950 In 20224/30 Career42409
KR Sen3028191222 In 20224/20 Career844
R Ashwin403308631 In 20224/34 Career167672
YS Chahal403108621 In 20225/40 Career155864

IPL 2022 Match Review: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals

On May 2, 2022, the Wankhede Stadium played host to an exciting IPL clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR). In a match characterized by intense competition and standout performances, KKR triumphed by 7 wickets, showcasing their prowess and strategic brilliance on the field.

Match Summary

  • Kolkata Knight Riders: 158/3 in 19.1 overs
  • Rajasthan Royals: 152/5 in 20 overs
  • Result: Kolkata won by 7 wickets.

Rajasthan Royals Innings

Batting first, Rajasthan Royals struggled to build momentum, managing to score 152 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Their innings saw a noteworthy performance by Sanju Samson, who anchored the innings with a solid 54 runs off 49 balls, including 7 boundaries and 1 six. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler contributed 22 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered. Riyan Parag added a quickfire 19 off 20 deliveries while Shimron Hetmyer finished the innings with an unbeaten 27 runs off 23 balls. However, consistent wicket-taking by KKR bowlers saw RR fall short of a competitive total.

Top Performers for Rajasthan Royals:

  • Sanju Samson: 54 runs (49 balls)
  • Riyan Parag: 19 runs (20 balls)
  • Shimron Hetmyer: 27* runs (23 balls)

Bowling Highlights: Bowling for KKR, Tim Southee was exceptional, claiming 2 wickets for 46 runs in his four overs, while Shivam Mavi and Umesh Yadav contributed with 1 wicket each.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

In response, Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target with relative ease, scoring 158 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in just 19.1 overs. The chase was spearheaded by Nitish Rana, who played a crucial inning of 48 runs off 73 balls. Rinku Singh unleashed a flurry of boundaries, finishing with a quick 42 runs off just 38 balls, ensuring KKR secured the victory comfortably with plenty of balls to spare.

Shreyas Iyer made a sensible contribution with 34 runs, laying the foundational support needed for the chase. KKR’s batting unit displayed resilience and strategy, showcasing their intent to dominate the match from the outset.

Top Performers for Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Nitish Rana: 48 runs (73 balls)
  • Rinku Singh: 42 runs (38 balls)
  • Shreyas Iyer: 34 runs (48 balls)

Bowling Insights for Rajasthan Royals: Bowling for the Royals, Trent Boult stood out with figures of 1 for 25 in his four overs, while Prasidh Krishna also took a wicket but at a higher cost of 37 runs.

Conclusion

This thrilling encounter highlighted Kolkata Knight Riders' ability to effectively chase targets while also showcasing Rajasthan Royals’ struggles in setting competitive scores. The match was a testament to KKR's depth in both batting and bowling, and it certainly sets the stage for an exciting IPL season ahead. The Knights, with this victory, solidified their position in the tournament, demonstrating their intent to reclaim glory in the IPL 2022 season.


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