9th

Match

IPL No : #

Thu, 06 April 2023, Starts from 7:30 PM

Kolkata Knight Riders - 7/204 (20 ov)

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 123 (17.3 ov)

EDEN GARDENS, Kolkata

Kolkata won by 81 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
7/204 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Rahman Gul
c Akash Deep b Sharma
57584463129.54 In 20237994 Career103010360
VR Iyer
b Willey
31870042.85 In 20233731 Career5895722
Mandeep Singh
b Willey
021000.00 In 2023200 Career169417637
N Rana
c †Karthik b Bracewell
11750020.00 In 20232531 Career2206193112
RK Singh
c †Karthik b Patel
46643323139.39 In 20235023 Career3012512
AD Russell
c Kohli b Sharma
021000.00 In 20233532 Career5271367424
SN Thakur
c Maxwell b Mohammed Siraj
68452993234.48 In 20237694 Career2492112
SP Narine
not out
061000.00 In 2023701 Career2532249153
U Yadav
not out
62210300.00 In 2023610 Career183168
Extras
23 (10w, 3nb, 6lb, 4b)
000000.00
Total
7/204 (20 overs, 10.2rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mohammed Siraj40441111361 In 20232294/32 Career61591
DJ Willey4116241520 In 20232153/22 Career31148
Akash Deep2030015422 In 20231113/45 Career651
MG Bracewell3034111313 In 2023291/16 Career29
Shahbaz Ahmed10606310 In 2023033/7 Career1391
KV Sharma302629621 In 20234134/16 Career63230
HV Patel3038113542 In 20232115/27 Career99484
Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
123 (17.3 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
V Kohli
b Narine
21201830116.66 In 202310395 Career6727587223
F du Plessis
b Varun
23241222191.66 In 20239678 Career4833432179
MG Bracewell
c Rana b Thakur
19331811105.55 In 20231911 Career1911
GJ Maxwell
b Varun
5971071.42 In 20231712 Career5013418238
HV Patel
b Varun
032000.00 In 2023000 Career2301513
Shahbaz Ahmed
c Thakur b Narine
1650020.00 In 2023100 Career2801811
KD Karthik
c Varun b Suyash Sharma
923810112.50 In 2023910 Career4423432134
Anuj Rawat
c Narine b Suyash Sharma
1550020.00 In 2023100 Career130107
DJ Willey
not out
20282020100.00 In 20232020 Career270199
KV Sharma
c Rana b Suyash Sharma
11130033.33 In 2023100 Career3181814
Akash Deep
c & b Varun
1714821212.50 In 20231721 Career1721
Extras
6 (10w, 3nb, 6lb, 4b)
000000.00
Total
10/123 (17.4 overs, 6.96rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
U Yadav201709530 In 20231164/23 Career136687
TG Southee2025013522 In 20232123/20 Career47404
SP Narine4016241210 In 20233205/19 Career3071758
CV Varun3015441320 In 20235235/20 Career64388
Suyash Sharma4030381122 In 20233113/30 Career311
SN Thakur201518420 In 20231114/36 Career83598

In a commanding display at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by a staggering 81 runs in the 9th match of the IPL 2023.

Batting first, KKR set a formidable target of 204 runs, achieving this in 20 overs with a run rate of 10.20. The standout performance came from Rahman Gul, who scored a brilliant 57 runs off 58 balls, highlighted by six boundaries and three sixes, showcasing an explosive strike rate of 129.54. Shardul Thakur also made a vital contribution, smashing 68 runs off just 45 deliveries, with an impressive strike rate of 234.48, including nine fours and three sixes.

Despite a few promising starts, RCB's batting line-up crumbled under pressure, managing to score only 123 runs in 17.4 overs with a disappointing run rate of 6.96. Virat Kohli, the star batsman for RCB, could only muster 21 runs, while Faf du Plessis contributed 23 runs, but the rest of the batting order faltered. The spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy wreaked havoc, each claiming two crucial wickets, while Suyash Sharma joined the party with three wickets, solidifying KKR’s dominance with the ball.

The match exemplified KKR's strong all-around performance, setting the tone for their IPL 2023 campaign. Fans will undoubtedly be buzzing about Shardul Thakur’s explosive innings and the impactful bowling from Narine and Chakravarthy. KKR's victory by 81 runs not only boosts their confidence but signals their intent as serious contenders for the title this season.

As the tournament progresses, it will be fascinating to see whether KKR can maintain this remarkable form, while RCB will need to quickly re-evaluate their strategy to get back in the winning groove.


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