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KKR vs SRH Live Commentary
Match 15, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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KKR
200/6 (20.0)
200/6 (20.0)Match 15Match EndedKolkata beat Hyderabad by 80 runs
SRH120/10 (16.4)
SRH120/10 (16.4)
Kolkata beat Hyderabad by 80 runs
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Commentary
16.4
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Andre Russell to Harshal PatelOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Third consecutive defeat for SRH! A complete performance by Kolkata Knight Riders as they defended their fortress of Eden Gardens! Dre Russ bashes on that in-between length by taking the pace off just around off. Harshal Patel swings months early to pull it into the stands over the leg side but mistimes it badly over the bowler. Andre Russell calls for his catchmoves slightly to his left and settles under it. Takes a safe catch. KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS WIN BY A HUGE MARGIN OF 80 RUNS!
16.3
0
Andre Russell to Harshal PatelAn attempted yorker on the stumpsstabbed out by Harshal back to the bowler. Andre Russell stretches his right hand out and half stops the ball.
16.2
1
Andre Russell to Mohammad ShamiLength ball on middle and legtucked away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.1
1
Andre Russell to Harshal PatelPace on full on off Harshal Patel swings for the hills but slices it over backward point. Two fielders converge one from the inner ring and the other from deep coverrunning forward to his left. The ball lands between them. A single taken.
16.1
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Andre Russell to Harshal PatelWIDE! Pace off fullbut down leg. Harshal Patel misses to flick and Wide called.
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Over 16
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15.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Harshal PatelSlower through the air a yard behind fuller length and outside off spinning in. Harshal Patel prods forward and eases into the off sidein front of covers for a single. Varun Chakaravarthy finishes his spell with impressive figures of 4-0-22-3.
15.5
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Mohammad ShamiGood length spinning on the padsShami nudges it away to deep square leg for a single.
15.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Mohammad ShamiWIDE! Turns way down leg on a length. Shami leaves. Wide called.
15.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Mohammad ShamiLength ball around offpunched to point.
15.3
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Mohammad ShamiAnother googly on fuller lengthturning to middle. Mohammad Shami is flummoxed by the turn and just about manages to get an inside edge onto the front pad.
15.2
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Simarjeet SinghOUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! VARUN CHAKARAVARTHY IS ON A HAT TRICK! A googly from Varun now pitching outside off on a fractional fuller length. It lands and bites off the deck spins miles into the right-hander. Simarjeet Singh lunges out to block it forward but plays all over the wrong lineand the ball sneaks through the bat and pad gap to crash into the wickets.
15.1
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Pat CumminsOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! Every time the ball has gone uppish it has found the hands in the field! Varun dishes out a full-length delivery around the off pole. It lands and bounces a bit off the deck. Pat Cummins clears his front leg and tries to take on the long on fielder. Lofts it up in the air but mistimes it off the inner half of the bat and offers a straightforward catch to Harshit Rana at long on. Skipper Cummins too departs now and SRH are 114/8and Simarjeet Singh comes out to bat now.
Over 15
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1
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14.6
1
Vaibhav Arora to Pat CumminsOn a good length around off Pat Cummins guides it towards backward point and sets off for a quick single. Harshal Patel also respondsbut the fielder there is quick to collect the ball and makes a direct hit at the batter's end. The umpire calls it a not out as Harshal Patel has dragged his bat in time to the crease and has made it.
14.5
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Vaibhav Arora to Harshal PatelFull and on the padsPatel flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.
14.4
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Vaibhav Arora to Heinrich KlaasenOUT! CAUGHT! This should be the game for Kolkata Knight Riders as the last hope of Sunrisers Hyderabad Heinrich Klaasen is gone for 33 (21) and they still need 89 runs off the last 32 balls! Arora picks up his third wicket of the night as he bowls it on a short of a length angling into the body of the batter. He takes the pace off and Heinrich Klaasen goes on the back foot to pull it. He mistimes it as the ball comes later on than he expected and goes off the top edge. The ball lobs up towards short fine legwhere Moeen Ali takes a few steps to his left and takes a simple catch.
14.3
1
Vaibhav Arora to Pat CumminsBack of a length around middle with pace taken offPat Cummins gets deceived by the lack of the pace but manages to keep it down to long on for a single.
14.2
1
Vaibhav Arora to Heinrich KlaasenGoes fuller now and well outside offKlaasen slices it to deep cover for a single off the outer half of the bat.
14.1
4
Vaibhav Arora to Heinrich KlaasenFOUR! STREAKY! Arora bowls a yorker around offHeinrich Klaasen leans on and looks to fetch it out to the leg side with a sweep shot. The ball takes the inside edge and goes to the left of the keeper for a boundary.
Over 14
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13.6
1
Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenDragged length around middleKlaasen knocks it down to long on for a single.
13.5
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Sunil Narine to Pat CumminsNagging length around offCummings punches it to long on for a single.
13.4
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Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenLeg bye! Short and around off and middle stays a bit low as wellHeinrich Klaasen swivels on his toes and looks to pull it. He gets surprised by the lack of the bounce and misses. Gets hit on the back pad and takes a run for leg bye as the ball rolls away towards short fine leg.
13.3
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Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenBEATEN! Dragged length and wide outside off Heinrich Klaasen throws his hands at it and gets beaten on the underedge. The keeper Quinton de Kock collects it behind the wickets and appeals for a caught behindbut the bowler looks not interested. The replays present that there was an inside edge on it.
13.2
6
Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenSIX! A MASSIVE ONE NOW! Narine keeps it short and around offHeinrich Klaasen stays on the back foot and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for another biggie.
13.1
6
Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenSIX! CLOBBERED! Narine drops it short and into the stumpsHeinrich Klaasen crouches a bit and thumps it over the deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Over 13
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12.6
1
Harshit Rana to Heinrich KlaasenDragged length around off with pace offKlaasen knocks it down to long on for a single.
12.5
1
Harshit Rana to Pat CumminsBEATEN! On a good length with pace taken offaround middle and leg. Pat Cummins gets deceived by the lack of the pace as he looks to defend it in the end but gets beaten on the inside edge.
12.4
4
Harshit Rana to Pat CumminsFOUR! STREAKY! Short of a length around the right shoulder of the batterPat Cummins swivels and looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball goes over the head of the keeper behind the wicket and races away to the boundary.
12.3
0
Harshit Rana to Pat CumminsA well-directed bouncer from Rana angling into the body of the batter. Pat Cummins gets into an awkward position as he looks to cut it at first. But he withdraws his shot in the end and looks to duck it but the ball follows him and zips past his gloves to the keeper. Cummins loses his balance and falls on his back on the pitch. He then looks at the umpire to call it a dead ball as he mentions Harshit's towel dropping on the ground right before he was about to deliver the ball. Butit is not entertained by the umpire.
12.2
0
Harshit Rana to Pat CumminsHits the deck hard on short of a length around middle and legPat Cummins gets squared up and hops up to defend it to mid-wicket.
12.1
1
Harshit Rana to Heinrich KlaasenBegins with a back-of-a-length ball around offHeinrich Klaasen rides the bounce and drops it down to deep cover for a single.
Over 12
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11.6
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Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenShort and around off turns back inKlaasen punches it to long on for a single.
11.5
1
Sunil Narine to Pat CumminsDragged length around off Cummins pushes it to the right of the bowlerwho makes a fumble there and parries away to long on. The batters take a single.
11.4
0
Sunil Narine to Pat CumminsFloated it up around offPat Cummins looks to slice it to the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.
11.3
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Sunil Narine to Pat CumminsTouch fuller and outside offPat Cummins comes forward and looks to drive it but misses.
11.2
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Sunil Narine to Pat CumminsLEG BYES! On a nagging length around middle turns back in sharplyPat Cummins looks to punch it to the off side but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball kisses his thigh pad and goes towards third man as the batters take a couple of runs for leg byes.
11.1
0
Sunil Narine to Pat CumminsShort and around offPat goes back and punches it to cover.
Over 11
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4
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10.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Pat CumminsTossed it up around offCummins drives it to deep cover for a single.
10.5
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Pat CumminsFOUR! INNOVATIVE! Varun bowls it quicker and on a nagging lengthinto the stumps. Pat Cummins shuffles across and ramps it to deep fine leg for a boundary to get off the mark.
10.4
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Aniket VermaOUT! CAUGHT! Sunrisers Hyderabad lose their sixth and Varun Chakaravarthy picks up his first wicket of the night! He switches to over the wicket again and bowls it on a dragged length around offkeeping the pace of the ball a bit quicker. Aniket Verma clears his front leg and looks to slog it across towards mid-wicket. He mistimes it off the cue end of the bat and the fielder Venkatesh Iyer in the deep takes a few steps forward and takes it around his waist height.
10.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aniket VermaWIDE! Darts in a bit quicker on a nagging length and wide outside offfrom around the wicket. Aniket Verma leaves it alone and it is called a wide.
10.3
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Heinrich KlaasenTouch short and outside offKlaasen cuts it to deep cover for a single.
10.2
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aniket VermaQuicker and keeps it short into the stumpsAniket turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Aniket VermaDrops it short and around offVerma pats it down to point.
Over 10
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9.6
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Sunil Narine to Aniket VermaBack of a length and just around off it lands and spin back in. Aniket gets on top of the bounce and pushes it through the cover region for a single. Halfway through in the chaseSRH are 72/5.
9.6
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Sunil Narine to Aniket VermaShort and on middle turning down the legAniket Verma leaves it alone. Wided!
9.5
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Sunil Narine to Aniket VermaFOUR! Gets off the mark in style! Short and outside offAniket Verma stays back and cuts it away through point for a boundary.
9.4
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Sunil Narine to Aniket VermaFlighted full and middleAniket Verma blocks out.
9.3
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Sunil Narine to Kamindu MendisOUT! TAKEN! Sunil Narine strikes! Once again the strategic break brings in a wicket for the fielding side. This is another off-break short and on off turns away. Kamindu Mendis tries to heave it away but has to drag it and fails to get the timing right. It flies straight towards deep mid-wicket where Anukul Roy (Sub) takes a fine catch. Sunrisers Hyderabad are in deepdeep trouble now.
9.2
2
Sunil Narine to Kamindu MendisAn off-break short and on off turns awayKamindu Mendis slaps it down the ground wide of long on for a brace.
9.1
1
Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenFloated short and on middleHeinrich Klaasen swats it towards long on for a single.
Over 9
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4
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8.6
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Kamindu MendisGoes short again outside offKamindu Mendis slashes at it but misses.
8.5
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Kamindu MendisFlatter short and on offKamindu Mendis steers it to point.
8.4
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Heinrich KlaasenQuicker full and on middleHeinrich Klaasen drills it to long on for another run.
8.3
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Heinrich KlaasenFOUR! Put away! A bit slower short and turning down the leg sideHeinrich Klaasen pulls it away to the fine leg fence for an easy boundary.
8.2
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Kamindu MendisFlighted full and on middleKamindu Mendis changes his stance and plays the reverse sweep well wide of deep point. Venkatesh Iyer quickly runs to his right to take it on the bounce. They cross.
8.1
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Heinrich KlaasenFloated short and on legHeinrich Klaasen eases it to long on for a single.
Over 8
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7.6
1
Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenAnother short delivery on offHeinrich Klaasen punches it to long on for one more.
7.5
1
Sunil Narine to Kamindu MendisGoes short again and on offKamindu Mendis flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
7.4
1
Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenFlighted full and on legHeinrich Klaasen clips it through square leg for another run.
7.3
0
Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenA bit short and on legHeinrich Klaasen pats it to mid-wicket.
7.2
1
Sunil Narine to Kamindu MendisUppish but safe! Floated full and on off turns awayKamindu Mendis looks work it away but gets a leading edge wide of cover-point for a run.
7.1
1
Sunil Narine to Heinrich KlaasenTossed up fulll and on middleHeinrich Klaasen eases it to long on for a single.
Over 7
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6.6
6
Andre Russell to Kamindu MendisSIX! BOOM! 18 runs and a wicket from the over then! Andre Russell bangs this onto the pitch but down leg again. Kamindu Mendis swivels on his toes and hooks it well over the fine leg fence for another biggie. The ball seems to have gone into the gap between the standsand we will need a replacement.
6.5
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Andre Russell to Heinrich KlaasenVery full and on offHeinrich Klaasen drills it past the bowler and wide of mid off. The fielder dives to his right to make a half-stop. They corss.
6.4
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Andre Russell to Nitish Kumar ReddyOUT! TAKEN! Dre Russ's golden arm works again for KKR! Pitched up and on middle there to be hit. Nitish Kumar Reddy can slog it anywhere on the ground but he is a bit early into his shot and half-heartedly flicks it uppishly and straight down the throat of long on. Sunil Narine takes a few steps forward and gobbles it up. The bowling change brings in another wicket for the hostsand SRH are 44/4 now!
6.3
1
Andre Russell to Kamindu MendisFull again and on middleKamindu Mendis tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
6.2
4
Andre Russell to Kamindu MendisFOUR! Up and over! Fuller one and just around offKamindu Mendis gets under it and lofts it nicely over extra covers for a boundary.
6.1
6
Andre Russell to Kamindu MendisSIX! BANG! Kamindu Mendis greets Dre Russ with a big hit! This is short of a length and angling into the leg side. Mendis picks it up nicely and just helps it on its way over the deep backward square leg for a biggie.
Over 6
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5.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Kamindu MendisLoopy full and on middleKamindu Mendis knocks it to long on for one. Sunrisers Hyderabad are 33/3 at the end of the Powerplay!
5.5
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Nitish Kumar ReddyFlatter short and on middleNitish Kumar Reddy nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
5.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Nitish Kumar ReddyFlighted full and on middleNitish Kumar Reddy clips it to mid-wicket.
5.3
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Nitish Kumar ReddyA big shout for LBW but turned down! However Ajinkya Rahane takes the review here despite QDK not so sure about it. This is tossed up full and on middle turns in a bit. Nitish Kumar Reddy looks to play with a straight bat but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge confirms no bat involvedand Ball Tracking shows it is missing the leg stump. KKR lose a review!
5.2
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Nitish Kumar ReddyFloated full and on middleNitish Kumar Reddy tucks it to short mid-wicket.
5.1
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Nitish Kumar ReddyVarun Chakaravarthy starts with a shorter delivery on leg angling inNitish Kumar Reddy flicks it through square leg and comes back for the second run. Good running!
Over 5
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6
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4.6
1
Vaibhav Arora to Nitish Kumar ReddyEnds with a short ball around offNKR pats it down towards backward point and steals a single.
4.5
0
Vaibhav Arora to Nitish Kumar ReddyBEATEN! Arora hits the deck hard on back of a legth around off angling in gets to nip back ina leg cutter as it seems so. Nitish Kumar Reddy looks to pull it but gets deceived by the lack of the pace and gets beaten on the inside edge.
4.4
6
Vaibhav Arora to Nitish Kumar ReddySIX! DISPATCHED! Arors bowls a full toss a freebie around legNitish Kumar Reddy lunges and uses his wrists to flick it. The ball sails over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie.
4.3
4
Vaibhav Arora to Nitish Kumar ReddyFOUR! CRUNCHED! Short of a length around off on the right shoulder of the batterNitish Kumar Reddy goes back and pulls it. The ball goes all along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.2
0
Vaibhav Arora to Nitish Kumar ReddyA yorker around leg NKR gets squared upand he looks to flick it. Gets a leading edge towards cover for no run.
4.1
4
Vaibhav Arora to Nitish Kumar ReddyFOUR! EASY PICKINGS! Arors owls it down the leg side and on a length Nitish Kumar Reddy just waits for it and picks it upHe flicks it towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
Over 4
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3.6
2
Harshit Rana to Kamindu MendisBack of a length angling into the body of the batterMendis shifts his weight to the back foot and looks to pull it. He mistimes it in the air as the ball gets big on him. The ball goes towards deep square leg for a couple of runs before Ramandeep Singh picks it up and throws it to the keeper.
3.5
2
Harshit Rana to Kamindu MendisA slower ball again on a length and wide outside offKamindu Mendis shuffles across and opens the bat face to guide it. He beats the diving short third man fielder to his left and takes a couple of runs.
3.4
0
Harshit Rana to Kamindu MendisPACE AND BOUNCE! Rana bangs the deck hard with a short ball on the left shoulder of the batterKamindu Mendis goes back and looks to pull it but the ball gets big on him. He misses out as the ball goes to the keeper.
3.3
1
Harshit Rana to Nitish Kumar ReddyRana rolls his fingers on the ball and pitches it up around offNitish nudges it wide of mid on for a quick single.
3.2
0
Harshit Rana to Nitish Kumar ReddyShort of a length around offNitish Kumar Reddy looks to cut it but gets it off the inner half of the bat back to the bowler.
3.1
0
Harshit Rana to Nitish Kumar ReddyBack of a length around offNitish Kumar Reddy leaves it alone.
Over 3
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2.6
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Vaibhav Arora to Kamindu MendisDROPPED! Andre Russell has spilled a chance and Kamindu Mendis survives! Arora bowls it slightly fuller and around off Kamindu Mendis leans on and flicks it. He mistimes it off the cue end of the bat and the ball goes towards mid on. Andre Russell runs in to his left there and leaps a bit to take it with a reverse cup over his headbut the ball bursts out through his hands.
2.5
0
Vaibhav Arora to Kamindu MendisOn a good length and into the padsKamindu Mendis misses his flick shot and gets hit on the front pad.
2.4
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Vaibhav Arora to Kamindu MendisLovely Bowling! Full and around off angling away from the batterKamindu Mendis looks to drive it on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.3
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Vaibhav Arora to Kamindu MendisLands it full again and well outside off seaming awayKamindu Mendis chops it out to the keeper off the inside edge to the keeper.
2.2
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Vaibhav Arora to Kamindu MendisFull and outside offKamindu Mendis looks to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.1
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Vaibhav Arora to Ishan KishanOUT! CAUGHT! Kolkata Knight Riders are all over Sunrisers Hyderabad now as they have taken the third wicket and the skipper Ajinkya Rahane is pumped up! Arora picks up his second wicket and bowls it slightly fuller and well outside offgets it to shape away from the batter. Ishan Kishan wants to cash in on this width offered as he comes forward and drives it hard. The ball goes off the bottom part of the bat and towards cover. Ajinkya Rahane moves to his left a bit and takes it with outstretched hands. A brilliant catch to end the inning of Kishan as he goes for 2 (5) and KKR are 9/3.
Over 2
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1.6
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Harshit Rana to Abhishek SharmaOUT! CAUGHT! Sunrisers Hyderabad lose their second in the second over only and they are into early trouble in this big chase. Harshit bowls it on a good length and well outside off with pace taken offand tries to keep it away from the batter. Abhishek Sharma looks to cut it but manages to get a thick outside edge only as the ball goes to the first slip where Venkatesh Iyer fumbles in the first attempt but takes it in the second one with both hands. KKR are 9/2 and Abhinav Sharma is gone for 2(6).
1.5
0
Harshit Rana to Abhishek SharmaOn a good length and wide outside off with pace taken off stays a bit low as wellAbhishek Sharma watches it carefully and decides not to offer any shot at it.
1.4
1
Harshit Rana to Ishan KishanNagging length and well outside offIshan Kishan covers the off stump and slahses it hard but straight to deep point for a single.
1.3
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Harshit Rana to Ishan KishanBEATEN! Corrects his length and line on a hard length and in the channel outside offIshan Kishan looks to slice it to the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.
1.3
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Harshit Rana to Ishan KishanWIDE! Goes a bit fuller but wide of outside offIshan Kishan chases it but fails to connect it. Called a wide.
1.2
1
Harshit Rana to Abhishek SharmaA quick single! Slightly back of a length and into the stumpsAbhishek Sharma looks to flat-bat it down the ground but gets an inside edge onto his pads. He runs off for a quick single as the ball rolls away towards the right of the bowler beside the pitch.
1.1
0
Harshit Rana to Abhishek SharmaLands it on a good length and around offSharma drops it down to backward point.
Over 1
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0.6
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Vaibhav Arora to Abhishek SharmaShort of a length around offSharma rides the bounce and pats it down wide of backward point for a single.
0.5
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Vaibhav Arora to Abhishek SharmaBack of a length around offAbhishek Sharma stands tall and slices it off the bottom part of the bat to cover point.
0.4
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Vaibhav Arora to Ishan KishanNagging length around offKishan cuts it wide of cover point for a single to get off the mark.
0.3
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Vaibhav Arora to Ishan KishanOn a good length around offIshan leaves it alone.
0.2
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Vaibhav Arora to Travis HeadOUT! CAUGHT! Vaibhav Arora provides an early breakthrough on his second ball only and the dangerous Travis Head is back into the hut! Arora bowls it on a good length and outside off trying to keep it away from the batter's arc. Travis Head swings at it and mistimes it highly in the air towards mid off. Harshit Rana backtracks a bit and takes it with both hands just outside the circle before tumbling onto the ground. SRH are 4/1and Head is gone for 4(2).
0.1
4
Vaibhav Arora to Travis HeadFOUR! WOW! WHAT A START TO THE CHASE! Sunrisers Hyderabad and Travis Head are underway straightaway and with some style! Arora bowls it fuller and around off Travis Head comes forward and chips it aerially. He is a bit early into his shot and miscues itbut the ball clears the mid off fielder to his left and goes to the boundary.
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Right then, that is it from this rather one-sided affair. Next up in the Indian Premier League 2025 is a clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians at the Ekana Stadium. That will be played on 4th March, Friday, at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Mohammad Shami is the last man in.
Harshal Patel is in at number 9.
STRATEGIC BREAK. KKR continues to hold the upper hand in this contest and they are just Klaasen's wicket away from making their win look like an obvious one. SRH has a huge and steep hill to climb, as they require another 95 runs off the last 6 overs remaining. With every passing over, this game is slipping out of their hands. If Klaasen bats till the end, if not for the win, SRH will definitely save itself from an embarrassing defeat and also prevent the net run rate from deflating dramatically. But with Klaasen still unbeaten, there will surely be a hint of scare. KKR will better try to get rid of him as quickly as possible. Here's Vaibhav Arora (3-0-21-2) back into the attack.
Skipper Pat Cummins walks out to bat.
Aniket Verma walks out at number 7.
STRATEGIC BREAK. This game is well under the clutches of the Kolkata Knight Riders as they have managed to get rid of the dangerous top four of SRH before the halfway mark. The partnership between Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy was just blossoming into something productive, but KKR have successfully managed to take wickets regularly. Kamindu Mendis is looking promising on his IPL debut and is joined by the power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen, with the asking rate well over 12 runs per over. The pressure is rightly on SRH as they face a dual challenge of not losing any more wickets quickly and also keeping up with the scoring rate. Sunil Narine (1-0-5-0) is to continue after the break.
Spin in tandem now. Change of ends for Varun Chakaravarthy. He replaces Andre Russell.
Sunil Narine is brought into the attack. He replaces Varun Chakaravarthy. Also, a change of ball as the fourth umpire walks out with the suitcase of the replacement balls. The previous one got lost between the two stands, behind the deep fine leg fence, and hence, a new ball has been taken.
Heinrich Klaasen walks out to bat at number 6, with SRH in all sorts of trouble.
Andre Russell replaces Vaibhav Arora.
Varun Chakaravarthy is introduced into the attack now. He replaces Harshit Rana.
Kamindu Mendis is the next man in.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is the next man in.
Harshit Rana to share the attack.
Ishan Kishan walks out to bat at number 3.
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