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Match

IPL No : #914

Mon, 18 April 2022, Starts from 07:30 PM

Rajasthan Royals - 5/217 (20)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 210 (19.4)

Brabourne – CCI

Rajasthan won by 7 runs

Rajasthan Royals innigs
5/217 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
JC Buttler
c Varun b Cummins
103936195168.85 In 2022 Career3173295147
Devdutt Padikkal
b Narine
24521831133.33 In 2022 Career102210927
SV Samson
c Shivam Mavi b Russell
38301932200.00 In 2022 Career3223245144
SO Hetmyer
not out
26311322200.00 In 2022 Career188014497
R Parag
c Shivam Mavi b Narine
55310166.66 In 2022 Career3873414
KK Nair
c Cummins b Shivam Mavi
31050060.00 In 2022 Career148316039
R Ashwin
not out
27200100.00 In 2022 Career6735521
Extras
16 (6w, 1nb, 6lb, 3b)
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Total
5/217 (20 overs, 10.85rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
U Yadav40440111133 In 20224/23 Career129611
S Mavi4034191041 In 20224/21 Career27244
CV Varun2030015112 In 20225/20 Career49326
PJ Cummins4050113471 In 20224/34 Career59373
SP Narine4021251101 In 20225/19 Career2851544
AD Russell2029115332 In 20225/15 Career223854
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
210 (19.4)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
AJ Finch
c Nair b Prasidh Krishna
58492892207.14 In 2022 Career4887460182
SP Narine
run out (Hetmyer)
030000.00 In 2022 Career2280232136
SS Iyer
lbw b Chahal
85905174166.66 In 2022 Career261122194
N Rana
c Buttler b Chahal
18191111163.63 In 2022 Career196117198
AD Russell
b Ashwin
041000.00 In 2022 Career4664330376
VR Iyer
st †Samson b Chahal
61870085.71 In 2022 Career4794817
SP Jackson
c Prasidh Krishna b McCoy
825800100.00 In 2022 Career5651
S Mavi
c Parag b Chahal
021000.00 In 2022 Career4842
PJ Cummins
c †Samson b Chahal
021000.00 In 2022 Career5413434
U Yadav
b McCoy
2118912233.33 In 2022 Career162147
CV Varun
not out
11100100.00 In 2022 Career6051
Extras
13 (6w, 1nb, 6lb, 3b)
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Total
10/210 (19.4 overs, 10.67rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TA Boult4048012753 In 20224/18 Career83655
M Prasidh Krishna4043111560 In 20224/30 Career35359
OC McCoy3041211622 In 20224/41 Career28192
R Ashwin4038110813 In 20224/34 Career161639
YS Chahal4040510741 In 20225/40 Career153826

Match Summary: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - April 18, 2022

In an exhilarating showdown at the Brabourne Stadium, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious against Kolkata Knight Riders by a narrow margin of 7 runs. The match was a nail-biter, showcasing exhilarating performances from key players on both sides.

Batting Display

Rajasthan Royals:
Batting first, Rajasthan Royals set a formidable target of 217 runs, scoring 217 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was the magnificent century from Jos Buttler, who scored 103 runs off just 93 balls, exhibiting exceptional prowess with the bat, including 9 fours and 5 sixes, with a stunning strike rate of 168.85. Other notable contributions came from Sanju Samson (38 runs) and Shimron Hetmyer (26 runs not out), who played pivotal roles in building a substantial total.

Kolkata Knight Riders:
In response, the Kolkata Knight Riders put up a valiant effort but fell short, managing to score 210 runs in just 19.4 overs. Their innings was anchored by Shreyas Iyer, who scored a resilient 85 runs off 90 balls, while Aaron Finch chipped in with a brisk 58 runs. Despite their efforts, the Knight Riders could not chase down the target set by the Royals, ultimately finishing at 210 runs with standout performances from their top-order bats.

Bowling Stars

On the bowling front, the Rajasthan bowlers managed to contain the run flow efficiently, led by Yuzvendra Chahal, who unleashed a stunning spell, taking 5 wickets for just 40 runs in 4 overs, proving instrumental in breaking key partnerships and halting the progress of the Knight Riders. Additionally, Ravichandran Ashwin and Obed McCoy picked crucial wickets to maintain the pressure.

For Kolkata Knight Riders, the best performer with the ball was Sunil Narine, who took 2 wickets for 21 runs in 4 overs, showcasing his skill in stifling the opposition's scoring rate.

Conclusion

The thrilling encounter made for an exciting viewing experience, highlighting the intense competition in this season of the IPL. Rajasthan Royals' victory not only bolstered their position in the tournament but also showcased the explosive talent and competitive spirit that defines the Indian Premier League.

Final Scorecards:

  • Rajasthan Royals: 217/5 (20 overs)
  • Kolkata Knight Riders: 210 all out (19.4 overs)
    Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 7 runs.

This match stands as a testament to the unpredictable and thrilling nature of T20 cricket, where every delivery counts and the outcome can sway until the very last moment.


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