Matches Posted 2023 Indian One-Day Championship | Round 18 - KKR vs RR @ Kolkata - The Greatest Rivalry

QDK
Usman Khawaja
Taylor
Dhawan
Bisht
Bawa
Pandya

Kohli
Shami
Krishna
Hazlewood
 
Apologies. I've already simmed the game.
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@Umair7
 
2022 INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP

88th MATCH (D/N), ROUND 18
50-over List A Match

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KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS v RAJASTHAN ROYALS
@ Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal

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TOSS - RAJASTHAN ROYALS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
0.2  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
0.5  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
0.6  Shami to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS      1/0
         (R/R:  1.00)
         Mohammed Shami       1.0-0-1-0
         Shubman Gill          0(1b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq           1(5b)   

1.1  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.2  Hazlewood to Gill, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run
1.3  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.4  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
1.5  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 
1.6  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood      

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS      5/0
         (R/R:  2.50)
         Josh Hazlewood       1.0-0-4-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq           4(10b)
         Shubman Gill          1(2b)   

2.1  Shami to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.2  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Imam-Ul-Haq
2.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        
2.4  Shami to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
2.5  Shami to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
2.6  Shami to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     13/0
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Mohammed Shami       2.0-0-9-0
         Shubman Gill          4(6b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq           9(12b 1X4)   

3.1  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Krishna allows yet another run
3.2  Krishna to Gill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shubman Gill
3.3  Krishna to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
3.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
3.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 4  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     21/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Prasidh Krishna      1.0-0-8-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          10(16b 1X4)
         Shubman Gill         11(8b 1X4)   

4.1  Shami to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Shami to Gill, one run, One more to the total
4.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
4.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
4.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 
4.5  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.6  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     24/0
         (R/R:  4.80)
         Mohammed Shami       3.0-0-12-0
         Shubman Gill         12(10b 1X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          11(20b 1X4)   

5.1  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, 
5.2  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
5.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        
5.4  Krishna to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Krishna to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
5.6  Krishna to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     27/0
         (R/R:  4.50)
         Prasidh Krishna      2.0-0-11-0
         Shubman Gill         12(13b 1X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          14(23b 1X4)   

6.1  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2  Hazlewood to Gill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
6.3  Hazlewood to Gill, three runs, Great work by Karnewar saved a certain boundary
6.4  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Imam-Ul-Haq
6.5  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
6.6  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 7  (16 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     43/0
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Josh Hazlewood       2.0-0-20-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          25(27b 2X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         17(15b 1X4)

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Imam-Ul-Haq lets loose after a sedated start with a six and a four in Josh Hazlewood's second over. Sixteen coming off of the seventh for Rajasthan Royals.

Code:
7.1  Shami to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.2  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, legbye, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 
7.3  Shami to Gill, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
7.3  Shami to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
7.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
7.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Imam-Ul-Haq and Shubman Gill        
7.5  Shami to Gill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
7.6  Shami to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     49/0
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Mohammed Shami       4.0-0-17-0
         Shubman Gill         19(20b 1X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          26(30b 2X4 1X6)   

8.1  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Imam-Ul-Haq and Shubman Gill        
8.2  Karnewar to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.3  Karnewar to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
8.4  Karnewar to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.5  Karnewar to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.6  Karnewar to Gill, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run

         End of over 9  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     51/0
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Akshay Karnewar      1.0-0-2-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          27(31b 2X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         20(25b 1X4)   

9.1  Hazlewood to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.2  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        
9.3  Hazlewood to Gill, FOUR, Josh Hazlewood cant belive it
9.4  Hazlewood to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
9.5  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
9.6  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     61/0
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Josh Hazlewood       3.0-0-30-0
         Shubman Gill         28(28b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          29(34b 2X4 1X6)   

10.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Pandya allows yet another run
10.2  Pandya to Gill, no run, Krunal Pandya is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.3  Pandya to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Pandya to Gill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.5  Pandya to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Pandya to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     62/0
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Krunal Pandya        1.0-0-1-0
         Shubman Gill         28(33b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          30(35b 2X4 1X6)   

11.1  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.2  Shami to Gill, three runs, Great work by Shami saved a certain boundary
11.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
11.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
11.5  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
11.6  Shami to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     67/0
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Mohammed Shami       5.0-0-22-0
         Shubman Gill         31(35b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          32(39b 2X4 1X6)   

12.1  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
12.2  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
12.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
12.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Imam-Ul-Haq
12.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, Overthrow by Kock instead of 1 they get 2
12.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     73/0
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Prasidh Krishna      3.0-0-17-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          38(45b 3X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         31(35b 2X4)   

13.1  Pandya to Gill, no run, Krunal Pandya is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.2  Pandya to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.3  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 
13.4  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Imam-Ul-Haq
13.5  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Krunal Pandya is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.6  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     78/0
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Krunal Pandya        2.0-0-6-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          42(49b 4X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         32(37b 2X4)   

14.1  Karnewar to Gill, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
14.2  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
14.3  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.4  Karnewar to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.5  Karnewar to Gill, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
14.6  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, wide, Akshay Karnewar bowling a very wayward one
14.6  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     83/0
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Akshay Karnewar      2.0-0-7-0
         Shubman Gill         34(40b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          44(53b 4X4 1X6)   

15.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Imam-Ul-Haq
15.2  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, legbye, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
15.4  Pandya to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
15.5  Pandya to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
15.6  Pandya to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 16  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     84/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Krunal Pandya        3.0-0-6-0
         Shubman Gill         34(43b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          44(56b 4X4 1X6)   

16.1  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Imam-Ul-Haq and Shubman Gill        
16.2  Krishna to Gill, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
16.2  Krishna to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
16.3  Krishna to Gill, one run, One more to the total
16.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
16.5  Krishna to Gill, one run, One more to the total
16.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     89/0
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Prasidh Krishna      4.0-0-22-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          46(59b 4X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         36(47b 2X4)   

17.1  Pandya to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Pandya to Gill, one run, Dropped! Kohli made a big mess of that simple chance
17.3  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, SIX, What a wonderful player Imam-Ul-Haq is
      The crowd cheers for Imam-Ul-Haq's fifty
17.4  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
17.5  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     96/0
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Krunal Pandya        4.0-0-13-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          52(63b 4X4 2X6)
         Shubman Gill         37(49b 2X4)   

18.1  Karnewar to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Karnewar to Gill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shubman Gill
18.3  Karnewar to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
18.4  Karnewar to Gill, FOUR, Akshay Karnewar cant belive it
18.5  Karnewar to Gill, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      The crowd cheers for Shubman Gill's fifty

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Shubman Gill takes Akshay Karnewar to the cleaners to bring up his half-century an over after Imam-Ul-Haq brought up his. Rajasthan's openers have added 110 runs for the opening wicket now.

Code:
18.6  Karnewar to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Imam-Ul-Haq         

         End of over 19  (15 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    111/0
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Akshay Karnewar      3.0-0-22-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          52(63b 4X4 2X6)
         Shubman Gill         52(55b 4X4 1X6)   

19.1  Dhawan to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Imam-Ul-Haq         
19.2  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.3  Dhawan to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
19.4  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
19.5  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.6  Dhawan to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    115/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Rishi Dhawan         1.0-0-4-0
         Shubman Gill         54(58b 4X4 1X6)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          54(66b 4X4 2X6)   

20.1  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, Overthrow by Russell instead of 1 they get 2
20.2  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
20.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
20.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.5  Shami to Gill, one run, The misfield by Pandya allows yet another run
20.6  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 21  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    120/0
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Mohammed Shami       6.0-0-27-0
         Shubman Gill         55(59b 4X4 1X6)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          58(71b 4X4 2X6)   

21.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Krunal Pandya, giving that a wide
21.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, wide, Krunal Pandya bowling a very wayward one
21.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
21.2  Pandya to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Pandya to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
21.4  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
21.5  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        
21.6  Pandya to Gill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shubman Gill

         End of over 22  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    129/0
         (R/R:  5.86)
         Krunal Pandya        5.0-0-22-0
         Shubman Gill         60(62b 5X4 1X6)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          60(76b 4X4 2X6)   

22.1  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
22.2  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Imam-Ul-Haq and Shubman Gill        
22.4  Hazlewood to Gill, one run, One more to the total
22.5  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
22.6  Hazlewood to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    133/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Josh Hazlewood       4.0-0-34-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          62(80b 4X4 2X6)
         Shubman Gill         62(64b 5X4 1X6)   

23.1  Krishna to Gill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
23.2  Krishna to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
23.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
23.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
23.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    134/0
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Prasidh Krishna      5.0-0-23-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          62(84b 4X4 2X6)
         Shubman Gill         63(66b 5X4 1X6)   

24.1  Dhawan to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill was completely deceived 
24.2  Dhawan to Gill, OUT, Rishi Dhawan takes an easy catch to dismiss Shubman Gill

         Shubman Gill           63 (68b 5X4 1X6)
         c & b. Dhawan

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A breakthrough at last! And who else but the captain to deliver it. Rishi Dhawan latches onto a mistimed chip from Shubman Gill to bring an end to a daunting first-wicket stand from Gill and Imam. A much-needed breather for Kolkata Knight Riders, but can they capitalize on it?

Code:
24.3  Dhawan to Zaman, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Dhawan to Zaman, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.6  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    137/1
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Rishi Dhawan         2.0-0-6-1
         Imam-Ul-Haq          63(86b 4X4 2X6)
         Fakhar Zaman          1(2b)   

25.1  Krishna to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.2  Krishna to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
25.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
25.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, 
25.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    140/1
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Prasidh Krishna      6.0-0-26-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          65(90b 4X4 2X6)
         Fakhar Zaman          2(4b)   

26.1  Pandya to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
26.2  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Fakhar Zaman        
26.3  Pandya to Zaman, two runs, 
26.4  Pandya to Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman was completely deceived 
26.5  Pandya to Zaman, no ball, legbye, Fakhar Zaman missed that one by a mile
26.5  Pandya to Zaman, legbye, Fakhar Zaman missed that one by a mile
26.6  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    146/1
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Krunal Pandya        6.0-0-27-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          66(92b 4X4 2X6)
         Fakhar Zaman          5(8b)   

27.1  Shami to Zaman, two runs, 
27.2  Shami to Zaman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Shami to Zaman, no run, Left alone by Fakhar Zaman
27.4  Shami to Zaman, OUT, Josh Hazlewood takes an easy catch to dismiss Fakhar Zaman

         Fakhar Zaman           7 (12b)
         c. Hazlewood   b. Shami

27.5  Shami to Rahane, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.6  Shami to Rahane, one run, Great cooperation between Ajinkya Rahane and Imam-Ul-Haq         

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    149/2
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Mohammed Shami       7.0-0-30-1
         Imam-Ul-Haq          66(92b 4X4 2X6)
         Ajinkya Rahane        1(2b)   

28.1  Krishna to Rahane, one run, The misfield by Karnewar allows yet another run
28.2  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
28.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
28.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
28.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    151/2
         (R/R:  5.21)
         Prasidh Krishna      7.0-0-28-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          66(97b 4X4 2X6)
         Ajinkya Rahane        2(3b)   

29.1  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Akshay Karnewar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.2  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
29.3  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Left alone by Ajinkya Rahane
29.4  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.5  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Ajinkya Rahane was completely deceived 
29.6  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Left alone by Ajinkya Rahane

         End of over 30  (0 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    151/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Akshay Karnewar      4.0-0-22-0
         Ajinkya Rahane        2(9b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          66(97b 4X4 2X6)   

30.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
30.2  Pandya to Rahane, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.3  Pandya to Rahane, no run, Defensively played by Ajinkya Rahane
30.4  Pandya to Rahane, three runs, Great work by Krishna saved a certain boundary
30.5  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.6  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Dropped! Pandya made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    156/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Krunal Pandya        7.0-0-32-0
         Ajinkya Rahane        5(12b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          68(100b 4X4 2X6)   

31.1  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Ajinkya Rahane      
31.2  Shami to Rahane, no run, Ajinkya Rahane was completely deceived 
31.3  Shami to Rahane, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
31.4  Shami to Rahane, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.5  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.6  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    158/2
         (R/R:  4.94)
         Mohammed Shami       8.0-0-32-1
         Imam-Ul-Haq          69(103b 4X4 2X6)
         Ajinkya Rahane        6(15b)   

32.1  Krishna to Rahane, no run, Ajinkya Rahane missed that one by a mile
32.2  Krishna to Rahane, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
32.3  Krishna to Rahane, three runs, Great work by Karnewar saved a certain boundary
32.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.6  Krishna to Rahane, two runs, 

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    164/2
         (R/R:  4.97)
         Prasidh Krishna      8.0-0-34-0
         Ajinkya Rahane       11(19b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          70(105b 4X4 2X6)   

33.1  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, three runs, Great work by Taylor saved a certain boundary
33.2  Karnewar to Rahane, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
33.4  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5  Karnewar to Rahane, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Rahane cant belive it

         Ajinkya Rahane         12 (22b)
         b. Karnewar

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Ajinkya Rahane's chopped it on! That's why you don't try a scoop in the middle of the innings. Another wicket falls for Rajasthan, and this time it's Akshay Karnewar dealing the blow. Kolkata have absolutely squeezed Rajasthan's run flow, as is evident by the fact that the Men in Pink have only been able to muster up 35 runs in the last 55 deliveries, while losing Fakhar Zaman and Ajinkya Rahane.

Code:
33.6  Karnewar to Karthik, three runs, Great work by Hazlewood saved a certain boundary

         End of over 34  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    172/3
         (R/R:  5.06)
         Akshay Karnewar      5.0-1-30-1
         Imam-Ul-Haq          74(107b 4X4 2X6)
         Dinesh Karthik        3(1b)   

34.1  Dhawan to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run
34.2  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.3  Dhawan to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.4  Dhawan to Karthik, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dinesh Karthik
34.5  Dhawan to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.6  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    180/3
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Rishi Dhawan         3.0-0-14-1
         Dinesh Karthik        9(5b 1X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          76(109b 4X4 2X6)   

35.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
35.2  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
35.3  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
35.4  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Quinton de Kock

         Imam-Ul-Haq            78 (113b 4X4 2X6)
         c. Kock        b. Pandya

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Krunal Pandya gets the better of Imam-Ul-Haq to send him back to end a cornerstone knock. Imam's knock was full of conviction and concentration, but unfortunately for him and his side, he departs at the most inopportune moment.

Code:
35.5  Pandya to Dube, no run, Left alone by Shivam Dube
35.6  Pandya to Dube, one run, Great cooperation between Shivam Dube and Dinesh Karthik      

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    183/4
         (R/R:  5.08)
         Krunal Pandya        8.0-0-35-1
         Dinesh Karthik        9(5b 1X4)
         Shivam Dube           1(2b)   

36.1  Krishna to Dube, one run, Great cooperation between Shivam Dube and Dinesh Karthik      
36.2  Krishna to Karthik, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
36.3  Krishna to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
36.4  Krishna to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
36.5  Krishna to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.6  Krishna to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 37  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    190/4
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Prasidh Krishna      9.0-0-41-0
         Dinesh Karthik       15(10b 1X4 1X6)
         Shivam Dube           2(3b)   

37.1  Shami to Dube, no run, Left alone by Shivam Dube
37.2  Shami to Dube, no run, Left alone by Shivam Dube
37.3  Shami to Dube, no run, Left alone by Shivam Dube
37.4  Shami to Dube, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
37.5  Shami to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
37.6  Shami to Karthik, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 38  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    195/4
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Mohammed Shami       9.0-0-37-1
         Dinesh Karthik       19(12b 2X4 1X6)
         Shivam Dube           3(7b)   

38.1  Dhawan to Dube, no run, Defensively played by Shivam Dube
38.2  Dhawan to Dube, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
38.3  Dhawan to Karthik, legbye, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
38.4  Dhawan to Dube, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shivam Dube
38.5  Dhawan to Dube, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.6  Dhawan to Dube, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    201/4
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Rishi Dhawan         4.0-0-19-1
         Shivam Dube           8(12b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik       19(13b 2X4 1X6)   

39.1  Krishna to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
39.2  Krishna to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
39.3  Krishna to Karthik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
39.4  Krishna to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
39.5  Krishna to Dube, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shivam Dube
39.6  Krishna to Dube, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Prasidh Krishna, giving that a wide
39.6  Krishna to Dube, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
      The end to a good spell from Prasidh Krishna

         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    209/4
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Prasidh Krishna      10.0-0-49-0
         Shivam Dube          14(15b 1X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       20(17b 2X4 1X6)

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Shivam Dube smokes a six in an otherwise tight over to salvage some runs as Prasidh Krishna brings his spell to a close. With ten overs left, Rajasthan's batters have to free their arms and score quick runs if they wish to finish with an imposing score.

Code:
40.1  Dhawan to Karthik, FOUR, Dinesh Karthik is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.2  Dhawan to Karthik, FOUR, Rishi Dhawan cant belive it
40.3  Dhawan to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
40.4  Dhawan to Karthik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.5  Dhawan to Dube, FOUR, Rishi Dhawan cant belive it
40.6  Dhawan to Dube, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Quinton de Kock

         Shivam Dube            18 (17b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Kock        b. Dhawan

         End of over 41  (15 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    224/5
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Rishi Dhawan         5.0-0-34-2
         Ravindra Jadeja       0(0b)
         Dinesh Karthik       31(21b 4X4 1X6)

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...one wild swing too many! Shivam Dube finds a thick top-edge which leads to his undoing. Rishi Dhawan conceded three fours, which would've been four fours had Andre Russell not put in a sprawling effort to save a run on the fourth delivery of the over. But he ultimately gets his big prize in the form of Shivam Dube's wicket.

Code:
41.1  Karnewar to Karthik, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
41.2  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.3  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
41.4  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.5  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    230/5
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Akshay Karnewar      6.0-1-36-1
         Dinesh Karthik       37(27b 4X4 2X6)
         Ravindra Jadeja       0(0b)

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Exceptional comeback from Akshay Karnewar! Dinesh Karthik whacked the first delivery of the over for a six, but he couldn't even score a single after that.

Code:
42.1  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
42.2  Shami to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
42.3  Shami to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
42.4  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
42.5  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ravindra Jadeja
42.6  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mohammed Shami

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    232/5
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Mohammed Shami       10.0-0-39-1
         Ravindra Jadeja       1(5b)
         Dinesh Karthik       38(28b 4X4 2X6)   

43.1  Pandya to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
43.2  Pandya to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.3  Pandya to Karthik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
43.4  Pandya to Karthik, legbye, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
43.5  Pandya to Jadeja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Krunal Pandya, deserving this punishment
43.6  Pandya to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 44  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    237/5
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Krunal Pandya        9.0-0-39-1
         Ravindra Jadeja       5(7b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik       38(32b 4X4 2X6)   

44.1  Hazlewood to Karthik, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Karthik
44.2  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
44.3  Hazlewood to Karthik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.4  Hazlewood to Jadeja, two runs, Overthrow by Shami instead of 1 they get 2
44.5  Hazlewood to Jadeja, OUT, Quinton de Kock takes an easy catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja

         Ravindra Jadeja        7 (9b 1X4)
         c. Kock        b. Hazlewood

44.6  Hazlewood to Thakur, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck

         Shardul Thakur         0 (1b)
         lbw            b. Hazlewood

         End of over 45  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    246/7
         (R/R:  5.47)
         Josh Hazlewood       5.0-0-43-2
         Kagiso Rabada         0(0b)
         Dinesh Karthik       45(35b 5X4 2X6)

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Josh Hazlewood making the difference - he gets rid of Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur in back-to-back deliveries to stunt Rajasthan's score. Dinesh Karthik is Rajasthan's best bet of getting to an intimidating total, because right now they are in substandard territory.

Code:
45.1  Dhawan to Karthik, no ball, one run, Dropped! Dhawan made a big mess of that simple chance
45.1  Dhawan to Karthik, one run, Dropped! Dhawan made a big mess of that simple chance
45.2  Dhawan to Rabada, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dhawan         
45.3  Dhawan to Rabada, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
45.4  Dhawan to Rabada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.5  Dhawan to Rabada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Dhawan to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run

         End of over 46  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    249/7
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Rishi Dhawan         6.0-0-37-2
         Dinesh Karthik       46(36b 5X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         1(5b)   

46.1  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Kagiso Rabada was completely deceived 
46.2  Karnewar to Rabada, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.2  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.3  Karnewar to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Russell allows yet another run
46.4  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
46.5  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.6  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile

         End of over 47  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    251/7
         (R/R:  5.34)
         Akshay Karnewar      7.0-1-38-1
         Dinesh Karthik       46(39b 5X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         2(8b)   

47.1  Hazlewood to Rabada, one run, Great cooperation between Kagiso Rabada and Dinesh Karthik      
47.2  Hazlewood to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Kagiso Rabada       
47.3  Hazlewood to Rabada, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
47.5  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.6  Hazlewood to Karthik, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dinesh Karthik
      The crowd cheers for Dinesh Karthik's fifty

         End of over 48  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    258/7
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Josh Hazlewood       6.0-0-49-2
         Dinesh Karthik       51(43b 6X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         3(10b)

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Boundary at last... and one that brings up Dinesh Karthik's fifty. Two brilliant overs at the death from Rishi Dhawan and Akshay Karnewar, which amount to a total of five runs. Scintillating bowling at this point in the game, especially against Dinesh Karthik.

Code:
48.1  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Kagiso Rabada was completely deceived 
48.3  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Left alone by Kagiso Rabada
48.4  Karnewar to Rabada, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Akshay Karnewar, deserving this punishment
48.5  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Left alone by Kagiso Rabada
48.6  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Left alone by Kagiso Rabada

         End of over 49  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    262/7
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Akshay Karnewar      8.0-1-42-1
         Kagiso Rabada         7(16b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik       51(43b 6X4 2X6)   

49.1  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
49.2  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.3  Hazlewood to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
49.4  Hazlewood to Rabada, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.5  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
49.6  Hazlewood to Karthik, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Josh Hazlewood, deserving this punishment

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    268/7
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Josh Hazlewood       7.0-0-55-2
         Dinesh Karthik       56(48b 7X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         8(17b 1X4)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    268/7 (RR:  5.44)
         Josh Hazlewood        7.0-0-55-2
         Dinesh Karthik       56(48b 7X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         8(17b 1X4)

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...four on the last delivery of the innings, but a lackluster finish nonetheless. Rajasthan Royals set Kolkata Knight Riders a target of 269.

Code:
RAJASTHAN ROYALS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Imam-Ul-Haq         c.†Kock        b. Pandya       78   113    4    2   69.0%
Shubman Gill                   c & b. Dhawan       63    68    5    1   92.6%
Fakhar Zaman        c. Hazlewood   b. Shami         7    12    0    0   58.3%
Ajinkya Rahane                     b. Karnewar     12    22    0    0   54.5%
Dinesh Karthik†     not out                        56    48    7    2  116.7%
Shivam Dube         c.†Kock        b. Dhawan       18    17    2    1  105.9%
Ravindra Jadeja     c.†Kock        b. Hazlewood     7     9    1    0   77.8%
Shardul Thakur      lbw            b. Hazlewood     0     1    0    0    0.0%
Kagiso Rabada       not out                         8    17    1    0   47.1%
Umesh Yadav         
Shaheen Afridi*     
 
 Total:  268/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.36      Extras:  19    
  
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RAJASTHAN ROYALS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Imam-'-Haq    S Gill       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛      134 (146)
Imam-'-Haq    F Zaman      ˛˛˛                                       14 (20)
Imam-'-Haq    A Rahane     ˛˛˛˛˛                                     21 (37)
Imam-'-Haq    D Karthik    ˛˛˛                                       13 (11)
S Dube        D Karthik    ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                42 (32)
R Jadeja      D Karthik    ˛˛˛˛˛                                     22 (23)
S Thakur      D Karthik                                               0 (1)
K Rabada      D Karthik    ˛˛˛˛˛                                     22 (30)


     Fall of Wickets    134/1     148/2     169/3     182/4     224/5
                        246/6     246/7                                   

 Total:  268/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.36     Extras:  19   
  
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Code:
KOLKATA K. RIDERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mohammed Shami       10.0      0      39      1      3.90     2      1 
Josh Hazlewood        7.0      0      55      2      7.86     0      0 
Prasidh Krishna      10.0      0      49      0      4.90     2      1 
Akshay Karnewar       8.0      1      42      1      5.25     1      1 
Krunal Pandya         9.0      0      39      1      4.33     2      1 
Rishi Dhawan          6.0      0      37      2      6.17     0      1 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 0 

Total: 268/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.36      Extras: 19 

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A fairly substandard score for a pitch that offers assistance to all kinds of disciplines, especially against an arch-rival opposition. But if any team has the bowling to defend a score like that in a do-or-die situation, it's Rajasthan Royals. Cornerstone knocks from Imam-Ul-Haq, Shubman Gill and Dinesh Karthik helped guide the Men in Pink to 268 for 7 despite a fittingly controlled bowling performance from Kolkata Knight Riders. Josh Hazlewood conceding 55 runs in his 7.0 overs, despite bagging two crucial wickets at a pivotal moment in the game, was the sole lowlight of the innings for Kolkata, in what was, a complete bowling effort. They found wickets in the middle-overs, and they restricted Rajasthan's hitters in the death-overs. All of that coming as a follow-up to a paramount opening-wicket stand makes it all the more impressive.

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 269 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.38 RUNS PER OVER

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After that opening stand we kept on losing the momentum but thanks to Karthik we got to 268.

We have runs on the board and that is what matters. One final bowling performance boys and the win takes us ever so close to that beautiful trophy. We have to win it first and then bother about Delhi's game. Let's do it!
 
2022 INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP

88th MATCH (D/N), ROUND 18
50-over List A Match

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KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS v RAJASTHAN ROYALS
@ Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal

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TOSS - RAJASTHAN ROYALS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
0.2  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
0.5  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
0.6  Shami to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS      1/0
         (R/R:  1.00)
         Mohammed Shami       1.0-0-1-0
         Shubman Gill          0(1b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq           1(5b)   

1.1  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.2  Hazlewood to Gill, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run
1.3  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.4  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
1.5  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 
1.6  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood      

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS      5/0
         (R/R:  2.50)
         Josh Hazlewood       1.0-0-4-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq           4(10b)
         Shubman Gill          1(2b)   

2.1  Shami to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.2  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Imam-Ul-Haq
2.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        
2.4  Shami to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
2.5  Shami to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
2.6  Shami to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     13/0
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Mohammed Shami       2.0-0-9-0
         Shubman Gill          4(6b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq           9(12b 1X4)   

3.1  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Krishna allows yet another run
3.2  Krishna to Gill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shubman Gill
3.3  Krishna to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
3.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
3.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 4  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     21/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Prasidh Krishna      1.0-0-8-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          10(16b 1X4)
         Shubman Gill         11(8b 1X4)   

4.1  Shami to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Shami to Gill, one run, One more to the total
4.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
4.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
4.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 
4.5  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.6  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     24/0
         (R/R:  4.80)
         Mohammed Shami       3.0-0-12-0
         Shubman Gill         12(10b 1X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          11(20b 1X4)   

5.1  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, 
5.2  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
5.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        
5.4  Krishna to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Krishna to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
5.6  Krishna to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     27/0
         (R/R:  4.50)
         Prasidh Krishna      2.0-0-11-0
         Shubman Gill         12(13b 1X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          14(23b 1X4)   

6.1  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2  Hazlewood to Gill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
6.3  Hazlewood to Gill, three runs, Great work by Karnewar saved a certain boundary
6.4  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Imam-Ul-Haq
6.5  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
6.6  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 7  (16 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     43/0
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Josh Hazlewood       2.0-0-20-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          25(27b 2X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         17(15b 1X4)

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Imam-Ul-Haq lets loose after a sedated start with a six and a four in Josh Hazlewood's second over. Sixteen coming off of the seventh for Rajasthan Royals.

Code:
7.1  Shami to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.2  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, legbye, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 
7.3  Shami to Gill, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
7.3  Shami to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
7.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
7.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Imam-Ul-Haq and Shubman Gill        
7.5  Shami to Gill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
7.6  Shami to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     49/0
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Mohammed Shami       4.0-0-17-0
         Shubman Gill         19(20b 1X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          26(30b 2X4 1X6)   

8.1  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Imam-Ul-Haq and Shubman Gill        
8.2  Karnewar to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.3  Karnewar to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
8.4  Karnewar to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.5  Karnewar to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.6  Karnewar to Gill, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run

         End of over 9  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     51/0
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Akshay Karnewar      1.0-0-2-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          27(31b 2X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         20(25b 1X4)   

9.1  Hazlewood to Gill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.2  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        
9.3  Hazlewood to Gill, FOUR, Josh Hazlewood cant belive it
9.4  Hazlewood to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
9.5  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
9.6  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run

         End of over 10  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     61/0
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Josh Hazlewood       3.0-0-30-0
         Shubman Gill         28(28b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          29(34b 2X4 1X6)   

10.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Pandya allows yet another run
10.2  Pandya to Gill, no run, Krunal Pandya is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.3  Pandya to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Pandya to Gill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.5  Pandya to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Pandya to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     62/0
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Krunal Pandya        1.0-0-1-0
         Shubman Gill         28(33b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          30(35b 2X4 1X6)   

11.1  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.2  Shami to Gill, three runs, Great work by Shami saved a certain boundary
11.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
11.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
11.5  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
11.6  Shami to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     67/0
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Mohammed Shami       5.0-0-22-0
         Shubman Gill         31(35b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          32(39b 2X4 1X6)   

12.1  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
12.2  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
12.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
12.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Imam-Ul-Haq
12.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, Overthrow by Kock instead of 1 they get 2
12.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     73/0
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Prasidh Krishna      3.0-0-17-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          38(45b 3X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         31(35b 2X4)   

13.1  Pandya to Gill, no run, Krunal Pandya is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.2  Pandya to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.3  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 
13.4  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Imam-Ul-Haq
13.5  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Krunal Pandya is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.6  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     78/0
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Krunal Pandya        2.0-0-6-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          42(49b 4X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         32(37b 2X4)   

14.1  Karnewar to Gill, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
14.2  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
14.3  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.4  Karnewar to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.5  Karnewar to Gill, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
14.6  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, wide, Akshay Karnewar bowling a very wayward one
14.6  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     83/0
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Akshay Karnewar      2.0-0-7-0
         Shubman Gill         34(40b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          44(53b 4X4 1X6)   

15.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Imam-Ul-Haq
15.2  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, legbye, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
15.4  Pandya to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
15.5  Pandya to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
15.6  Pandya to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill

         End of over 16  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     84/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Krunal Pandya        3.0-0-6-0
         Shubman Gill         34(43b 2X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          44(56b 4X4 1X6)   

16.1  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Imam-Ul-Haq and Shubman Gill        
16.2  Krishna to Gill, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
16.2  Krishna to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
16.3  Krishna to Gill, one run, One more to the total
16.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
16.5  Krishna to Gill, one run, One more to the total
16.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     89/0
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Prasidh Krishna      4.0-0-22-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          46(59b 4X4 1X6)
         Shubman Gill         36(47b 2X4)   

17.1  Pandya to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Pandya to Gill, one run, Dropped! Kohli made a big mess of that simple chance
17.3  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, SIX, What a wonderful player Imam-Ul-Haq is
      The crowd cheers for Imam-Ul-Haq's fifty
17.4  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
17.5  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     96/0
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Krunal Pandya        4.0-0-13-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          52(63b 4X4 2X6)
         Shubman Gill         37(49b 2X4)   

18.1  Karnewar to Gill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Karnewar to Gill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shubman Gill
18.3  Karnewar to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
18.4  Karnewar to Gill, FOUR, Akshay Karnewar cant belive it
18.5  Karnewar to Gill, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      The crowd cheers for Shubman Gill's fifty

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Shubman Gill takes Akshay Karnewar to the cleaners to bring up his half-century an over after Imam-Ul-Haq brought up his. Rajasthan's openers have added 110 runs for the opening wicket now.

Code:
18.6  Karnewar to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Imam-Ul-Haq         

         End of over 19  (15 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    111/0
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Akshay Karnewar      3.0-0-22-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          52(63b 4X4 2X6)
         Shubman Gill         52(55b 4X4 1X6)   

19.1  Dhawan to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Imam-Ul-Haq         
19.2  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.3  Dhawan to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
19.4  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
19.5  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.6  Dhawan to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    115/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Rishi Dhawan         1.0-0-4-0
         Shubman Gill         54(58b 4X4 1X6)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          54(66b 4X4 2X6)   

20.1  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, Overthrow by Russell instead of 1 they get 2
20.2  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
20.3  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
20.4  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.5  Shami to Gill, one run, The misfield by Pandya allows yet another run
20.6  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 21  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    120/0
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Mohammed Shami       6.0-0-27-0
         Shubman Gill         55(59b 4X4 1X6)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          58(71b 4X4 2X6)   

21.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Krunal Pandya, giving that a wide
21.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, wide, Krunal Pandya bowling a very wayward one
21.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
21.2  Pandya to Gill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Pandya to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
21.4  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
21.5  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill        
21.6  Pandya to Gill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shubman Gill

         End of over 22  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    129/0
         (R/R:  5.86)
         Krunal Pandya        5.0-0-22-0
         Shubman Gill         60(62b 5X4 1X6)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          60(76b 4X4 2X6)   

22.1  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
22.2  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Imam-Ul-Haq and Shubman Gill        
22.4  Hazlewood to Gill, one run, One more to the total
22.5  Hazlewood to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
22.6  Hazlewood to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    133/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Josh Hazlewood       4.0-0-34-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          62(80b 4X4 2X6)
         Shubman Gill         62(64b 5X4 1X6)   

23.1  Krishna to Gill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
23.2  Krishna to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
23.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
23.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
23.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    134/0
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Prasidh Krishna      5.0-0-23-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          62(84b 4X4 2X6)
         Shubman Gill         63(66b 5X4 1X6)   

24.1  Dhawan to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill was completely deceived 
24.2  Dhawan to Gill, OUT, Rishi Dhawan takes an easy catch to dismiss Shubman Gill

         Shubman Gill           63 (68b 5X4 1X6)
         c & b. Dhawan

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A breakthrough at last! And who else but the captain to deliver it. Rishi Dhawan latches onto a mistimed chip from Shubman Gill to bring an end to a daunting first-wicket stand from Gill and Imam. A much-needed breather for Kolkata Knight Riders, but can they capitalize on it?

Code:
24.3  Dhawan to Zaman, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Dhawan to Zaman, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.6  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    137/1
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Rishi Dhawan         2.0-0-6-1
         Imam-Ul-Haq          63(86b 4X4 2X6)
         Fakhar Zaman          1(2b)   

25.1  Krishna to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.2  Krishna to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
25.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
25.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, 
25.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    140/1
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Prasidh Krishna      6.0-0-26-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          65(90b 4X4 2X6)
         Fakhar Zaman          2(4b)   

26.1  Pandya to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by Imam-Ul-Haq         
26.2  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Fakhar Zaman        
26.3  Pandya to Zaman, two runs, 
26.4  Pandya to Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman was completely deceived 
26.5  Pandya to Zaman, no ball, legbye, Fakhar Zaman missed that one by a mile
26.5  Pandya to Zaman, legbye, Fakhar Zaman missed that one by a mile
26.6  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq was completely deceived 

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    146/1
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Krunal Pandya        6.0-0-27-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          66(92b 4X4 2X6)
         Fakhar Zaman          5(8b)   

27.1  Shami to Zaman, two runs, 
27.2  Shami to Zaman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Shami to Zaman, no run, Left alone by Fakhar Zaman
27.4  Shami to Zaman, OUT, Josh Hazlewood takes an easy catch to dismiss Fakhar Zaman

         Fakhar Zaman           7 (12b)
         c. Hazlewood   b. Shami

27.5  Shami to Rahane, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.6  Shami to Rahane, one run, Great cooperation between Ajinkya Rahane and Imam-Ul-Haq         

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    149/2
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Mohammed Shami       7.0-0-30-1
         Imam-Ul-Haq          66(92b 4X4 2X6)
         Ajinkya Rahane        1(2b)   

28.1  Krishna to Rahane, one run, The misfield by Karnewar allows yet another run
28.2  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
28.3  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
28.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq
28.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.6  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Imam-Ul-Haq

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    151/2
         (R/R:  5.21)
         Prasidh Krishna      7.0-0-28-0
         Imam-Ul-Haq          66(97b 4X4 2X6)
         Ajinkya Rahane        2(3b)   

29.1  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Akshay Karnewar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.2  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
29.3  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Left alone by Ajinkya Rahane
29.4  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.5  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Ajinkya Rahane was completely deceived 
29.6  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, Left alone by Ajinkya Rahane

         End of over 30  (0 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    151/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Akshay Karnewar      4.0-0-22-0
         Ajinkya Rahane        2(9b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          66(97b 4X4 2X6)   

30.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
30.2  Pandya to Rahane, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.3  Pandya to Rahane, no run, Defensively played by Ajinkya Rahane
30.4  Pandya to Rahane, three runs, Great work by Krishna saved a certain boundary
30.5  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.6  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, one run, Dropped! Pandya made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    156/2
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Krunal Pandya        7.0-0-32-0
         Ajinkya Rahane        5(12b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          68(100b 4X4 2X6)   

31.1  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Ajinkya Rahane      
31.2  Shami to Rahane, no run, Ajinkya Rahane was completely deceived 
31.3  Shami to Rahane, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami          
31.4  Shami to Rahane, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.5  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.6  Shami to Imam-'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    158/2
         (R/R:  4.94)
         Mohammed Shami       8.0-0-32-1
         Imam-Ul-Haq          69(103b 4X4 2X6)
         Ajinkya Rahane        6(15b)   

32.1  Krishna to Rahane, no run, Ajinkya Rahane missed that one by a mile
32.2  Krishna to Rahane, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
32.3  Krishna to Rahane, three runs, Great work by Karnewar saved a certain boundary
32.4  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.5  Krishna to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.6  Krishna to Rahane, two runs, 

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    164/2
         (R/R:  4.97)
         Prasidh Krishna      8.0-0-34-0
         Ajinkya Rahane       11(19b)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          70(105b 4X4 2X6)   

33.1  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, three runs, Great work by Taylor saved a certain boundary
33.2  Karnewar to Rahane, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Karnewar to Imam-'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
33.4  Karnewar to Rahane, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5  Karnewar to Rahane, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Rahane cant belive it

         Ajinkya Rahane         12 (22b)
         b. Karnewar

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Ajinkya Rahane's chopped it on! That's why you don't try a scoop in the middle of the innings. Another wicket falls for Rajasthan, and this time it's Akshay Karnewar dealing the blow. Kolkata have absolutely squeezed Rajasthan's run flow, as is evident by the fact that the Men in Pink have only been able to muster up 35 runs in the last 55 deliveries, while losing Fakhar Zaman and Ajinkya Rahane.

Code:
33.6  Karnewar to Karthik, three runs, Great work by Hazlewood saved a certain boundary

         End of over 34  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    172/3
         (R/R:  5.06)
         Akshay Karnewar      5.0-1-30-1
         Imam-Ul-Haq          74(107b 4X4 2X6)
         Dinesh Karthik        3(1b)   

34.1  Dhawan to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run
34.2  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.3  Dhawan to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.4  Dhawan to Karthik, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dinesh Karthik
34.5  Dhawan to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.6  Dhawan to Imam-'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Dhawan allows yet another run

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    180/3
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Rishi Dhawan         3.0-0-14-1
         Dinesh Karthik        9(5b 1X4)
         Imam-Ul-Haq          76(109b 4X4 2X6)   

35.1  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
35.2  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Imam-Ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
35.3  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
35.4  Pandya to Imam-'-Haq, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Quinton de Kock

         Imam-Ul-Haq            78 (113b 4X4 2X6)
         c. Kock        b. Pandya

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Krunal Pandya gets the better of Imam-Ul-Haq to send him back to end a cornerstone knock. Imam's knock was full of conviction and concentration, but unfortunately for him and his side, he departs at the most inopportune moment.

Code:
35.5  Pandya to Dube, no run, Left alone by Shivam Dube
35.6  Pandya to Dube, one run, Great cooperation between Shivam Dube and Dinesh Karthik      

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    183/4
         (R/R:  5.08)
         Krunal Pandya        8.0-0-35-1
         Dinesh Karthik        9(5b 1X4)
         Shivam Dube           1(2b)   

36.1  Krishna to Dube, one run, Great cooperation between Shivam Dube and Dinesh Karthik      
36.2  Krishna to Karthik, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
36.3  Krishna to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
36.4  Krishna to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
36.5  Krishna to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.6  Krishna to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 37  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    190/4
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Prasidh Krishna      9.0-0-41-0
         Dinesh Karthik       15(10b 1X4 1X6)
         Shivam Dube           2(3b)   

37.1  Shami to Dube, no run, Left alone by Shivam Dube
37.2  Shami to Dube, no run, Left alone by Shivam Dube
37.3  Shami to Dube, no run, Left alone by Shivam Dube
37.4  Shami to Dube, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
37.5  Shami to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
37.6  Shami to Karthik, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 38  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    195/4
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Mohammed Shami       9.0-0-37-1
         Dinesh Karthik       19(12b 2X4 1X6)
         Shivam Dube           3(7b)   

38.1  Dhawan to Dube, no run, Defensively played by Shivam Dube
38.2  Dhawan to Dube, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
38.3  Dhawan to Karthik, legbye, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
38.4  Dhawan to Dube, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shivam Dube
38.5  Dhawan to Dube, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.6  Dhawan to Dube, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    201/4
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Rishi Dhawan         4.0-0-19-1
         Shivam Dube           8(12b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik       19(13b 2X4 1X6)   

39.1  Krishna to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
39.2  Krishna to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
39.3  Krishna to Karthik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
39.4  Krishna to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
39.5  Krishna to Dube, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shivam Dube
39.6  Krishna to Dube, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Prasidh Krishna, giving that a wide
39.6  Krishna to Dube, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
      The end to a good spell from Prasidh Krishna

         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    209/4
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Prasidh Krishna      10.0-0-49-0
         Shivam Dube          14(15b 1X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       20(17b 2X4 1X6)

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Shivam Dube smokes a six in an otherwise tight over to salvage some runs as Prasidh Krishna brings his spell to a close. With ten overs left, Rajasthan's batters have to free their arms and score quick runs if they wish to finish with an imposing score.

Code:
40.1  Dhawan to Karthik, FOUR, Dinesh Karthik is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.2  Dhawan to Karthik, FOUR, Rishi Dhawan cant belive it
40.3  Dhawan to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
40.4  Dhawan to Karthik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.5  Dhawan to Dube, FOUR, Rishi Dhawan cant belive it
40.6  Dhawan to Dube, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Quinton de Kock

         Shivam Dube            18 (17b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Kock        b. Dhawan

         End of over 41  (15 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    224/5
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Rishi Dhawan         5.0-0-34-2
         Ravindra Jadeja       0(0b)
         Dinesh Karthik       31(21b 4X4 1X6)

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...one wild swing too many! Shivam Dube finds a thick top-edge which leads to his undoing. Rishi Dhawan conceded three fours, which would've been four fours had Andre Russell not put in a sprawling effort to save a run on the fourth delivery of the over. But he ultimately gets his big prize in the form of Shivam Dube's wicket.

Code:
41.1  Karnewar to Karthik, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
41.2  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.3  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
41.4  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.5  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    230/5
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Akshay Karnewar      6.0-1-36-1
         Dinesh Karthik       37(27b 4X4 2X6)
         Ravindra Jadeja       0(0b)

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Exceptional comeback from Akshay Karnewar! Dinesh Karthik whacked the first delivery of the over for a six, but he couldn't even score a single after that.

Code:
42.1  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
42.2  Shami to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik      
42.3  Shami to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
42.4  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
42.5  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ravindra Jadeja
42.6  Shami to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mohammed Shami

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    232/5
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Mohammed Shami       10.0-0-39-1
         Ravindra Jadeja       1(5b)
         Dinesh Karthik       38(28b 4X4 2X6)   

43.1  Pandya to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
43.2  Pandya to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.3  Pandya to Karthik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock     
43.4  Pandya to Karthik, legbye, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
43.5  Pandya to Jadeja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Krunal Pandya, deserving this punishment
43.6  Pandya to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 44  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    237/5
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Krunal Pandya        9.0-0-39-1
         Ravindra Jadeja       5(7b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik       38(32b 4X4 2X6)   

44.1  Hazlewood to Karthik, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Karthik
44.2  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
44.3  Hazlewood to Karthik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.4  Hazlewood to Jadeja, two runs, Overthrow by Shami instead of 1 they get 2
44.5  Hazlewood to Jadeja, OUT, Quinton de Kock takes an easy catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja

         Ravindra Jadeja        7 (9b 1X4)
         c. Kock        b. Hazlewood

44.6  Hazlewood to Thakur, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck

         Shardul Thakur         0 (1b)
         lbw            b. Hazlewood

         End of over 45  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    246/7
         (R/R:  5.47)
         Josh Hazlewood       5.0-0-43-2
         Kagiso Rabada         0(0b)
         Dinesh Karthik       45(35b 5X4 2X6)

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Josh Hazlewood making the difference - he gets rid of Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur in back-to-back deliveries to stunt Rajasthan's score. Dinesh Karthik is Rajasthan's best bet of getting to an intimidating total, because right now they are in substandard territory.

Code:
45.1  Dhawan to Karthik, no ball, one run, Dropped! Dhawan made a big mess of that simple chance
45.1  Dhawan to Karthik, one run, Dropped! Dhawan made a big mess of that simple chance
45.2  Dhawan to Rabada, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dhawan         
45.3  Dhawan to Rabada, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
45.4  Dhawan to Rabada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.5  Dhawan to Rabada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Dhawan to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run

         End of over 46  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    249/7
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Rishi Dhawan         6.0-0-37-2
         Dinesh Karthik       46(36b 5X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         1(5b)   

46.1  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Kagiso Rabada was completely deceived 
46.2  Karnewar to Rabada, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.2  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.3  Karnewar to Rabada, one run, The misfield by Russell allows yet another run
46.4  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
46.5  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.6  Karnewar to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile

         End of over 47  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    251/7
         (R/R:  5.34)
         Akshay Karnewar      7.0-1-38-1
         Dinesh Karthik       46(39b 5X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         2(8b)   

47.1  Hazlewood to Rabada, one run, Great cooperation between Kagiso Rabada and Dinesh Karthik      
47.2  Hazlewood to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Kagiso Rabada       
47.3  Hazlewood to Rabada, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
47.5  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.6  Hazlewood to Karthik, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dinesh Karthik
      The crowd cheers for Dinesh Karthik's fifty

         End of over 48  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    258/7
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Josh Hazlewood       6.0-0-49-2
         Dinesh Karthik       51(43b 6X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         3(10b)

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Boundary at last... and one that brings up Dinesh Karthik's fifty. Two brilliant overs at the death from Rishi Dhawan and Akshay Karnewar, which amount to a total of five runs. Scintillating bowling at this point in the game, especially against Dinesh Karthik.

Code:
48.1  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Kagiso Rabada was completely deceived 
48.3  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Left alone by Kagiso Rabada
48.4  Karnewar to Rabada, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Akshay Karnewar, deserving this punishment
48.5  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Left alone by Kagiso Rabada
48.6  Karnewar to Rabada, no run, Left alone by Kagiso Rabada

         End of over 49  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    262/7
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Akshay Karnewar      8.0-1-42-1
         Kagiso Rabada         7(16b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik       51(43b 6X4 2X6)   

49.1  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived 
49.2  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.3  Hazlewood to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
49.4  Hazlewood to Rabada, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.5  Hazlewood to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
49.6  Hazlewood to Karthik, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Josh Hazlewood, deserving this punishment

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    268/7
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Josh Hazlewood       7.0-0-55-2
         Dinesh Karthik       56(48b 7X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         8(17b 1X4)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    268/7 (RR:  5.44)
         Josh Hazlewood        7.0-0-55-2
         Dinesh Karthik       56(48b 7X4 2X6)
         Kagiso Rabada         8(17b 1X4)

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...four on the last delivery of the innings, but a lackluster finish nonetheless. Rajasthan Royals set Kolkata Knight Riders a target of 269.

Code:
RAJASTHAN ROYALS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Imam-Ul-Haq         c.†Kock        b. Pandya       78   113    4    2   69.0%
Shubman Gill                   c & b. Dhawan       63    68    5    1   92.6%
Fakhar Zaman        c. Hazlewood   b. Shami         7    12    0    0   58.3%
Ajinkya Rahane                     b. Karnewar     12    22    0    0   54.5%
Dinesh Karthik†     not out                        56    48    7    2  116.7%
Shivam Dube         c.†Kock        b. Dhawan       18    17    2    1  105.9%
Ravindra Jadeja     c.†Kock        b. Hazlewood     7     9    1    0   77.8%
Shardul Thakur      lbw            b. Hazlewood     0     1    0    0    0.0%
Kagiso Rabada       not out                         8    17    1    0   47.1%
Umesh Yadav         
Shaheen Afridi*     
 
 Total:  268/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.36      Extras:  19    
  
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RAJASTHAN ROYALS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Imam-'-Haq    S Gill       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛      134 (146)
Imam-'-Haq    F Zaman      ˛˛˛                                       14 (20)
Imam-'-Haq    A Rahane     ˛˛˛˛˛                                     21 (37)
Imam-'-Haq    D Karthik    ˛˛˛                                       13 (11)
S Dube        D Karthik    ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                42 (32)
R Jadeja      D Karthik    ˛˛˛˛˛                                     22 (23)
S Thakur      D Karthik                                               0 (1)
K Rabada      D Karthik    ˛˛˛˛˛                                     22 (30)


     Fall of Wickets    134/1     148/2     169/3     182/4     224/5
                        246/6     246/7                                   

 Total:  268/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.36     Extras:  19   
  
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Code:
KOLKATA K. RIDERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mohammed Shami       10.0      0      39      1      3.90     2      1 
Josh Hazlewood        7.0      0      55      2      7.86     0      0 
Prasidh Krishna      10.0      0      49      0      4.90     2      1 
Akshay Karnewar       8.0      1      42      1      5.25     1      1 
Krunal Pandya         9.0      0      39      1      4.33     2      1 
Rishi Dhawan          6.0      0      37      2      6.17     0      1 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 0 

Total: 268/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.36      Extras: 19 

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A fairly substandard score for a pitch that offers assistance to all kinds of disciplines, especially against an arch-rival opposition. But if any team has the bowling to defend a score like that in a do-or-die situation, it's Rajasthan Royals. Cornerstone knocks from Imam-Ul-Haq, Shubman Gill and Dinesh Karthik helped guide the Men in Pink to 268 for 7 despite a fittingly controlled bowling performance from Kolkata Knight Riders. Josh Hazlewood conceding 55 runs in his 7.0 overs, despite bagging two crucial wickets at a pivotal moment in the game, was the sole lowlight of the innings for Kolkata, in what was, a complete bowling effort. They found wickets in the middle-overs, and they restricted Rajasthan's hitters in the death-overs. All of that coming as a follow-up to a paramount opening-wicket stand makes it all the more impressive.

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 269 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.38 RUNS PER OVER

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Code:
0.1  Afridi to Kock, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.2  Afridi to Vijay, two runs, Overthrow by Imam-'-Haq instead of 1 they get 2
0.3  Afridi to Vijay, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      
0.4  Afridi to Vijay, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         
0.5  Afridi to Vijay, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock     
0.6  Afridi to Kock, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 1  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS     7/0
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Shaheen Afridi       1.0-0-7-0
         Murali Vijay          3(4b)
         Quinton de Kock       4(2b)   

1.1  Rabada to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.2  Rabada to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
1.3  Rabada to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Murali Vijay        
1.4  Rabada to Vijay, no run, Murali Vijay missed that one by a mile
1.5  Rabada to Vijay, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Fakhar Zaman

         Murali Vijay           3 (6b)
         c. Zaman       b. Rabada

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If Shaheen doesn't get you in the first, Kagiso Rabada will get you in the second! Murali Vijay departs as Kolkata Knight Riders lose their first wicket in pursuit of 269.

Code:
1.6  Rabada to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 2  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS     8/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.44)
         Kagiso Rabada        1.0-0-1-1
         Virat Kohli           0(1b)
         Quinton de Kock       5(5b)   

2.1  Afridi to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Virat Kohli         
2.2  Afridi to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
2.3  Afridi to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
2.4  Afridi to Kock, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      
2.4  Afridi to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      
2.5  Afridi to Kock, one run, The misfield by Rahane allows yet another run
2.6  Afridi to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 3  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    15/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.40)
         Shaheen Afridi       2.0-0-14-0
         Quinton de Kock       7(9b)
         Virat Kohli           4(3b)   

3.1  Dube to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.2  Dube to Kock, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.3  Dube to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
3.4  Dube to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Virat Kohli         
3.5  Dube to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
3.6  Dube to Kohli, FOUR, Shivam Dube cant belive it

         End of over 4  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    21/1
         (R/R:  5.25   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Shivam Dube          1.0-0-6-0
         Virat Kohli           9(6b 1X4)
         Quinton de Kock       8(12b)   

4.1  Afridi to Kock, one run, The misfield by Karthik allows yet another run
4.2  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived 
4.3  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.4  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.5  Afridi to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Quinton de Kock     
4.6  Afridi to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    23/1
         (R/R:  4.60   R/R Req:  5.47)
         Shaheen Afridi       3.0-0-16-0
         Quinton de Kock       9(14b)
         Virat Kohli          10(10b 1X4)   

5.1  Thakur to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thakur         
5.2  Thakur to Kohli, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.3  Thakur to Kock, no ball, one run, The misfield by Dube allows yet another run
5.3  Thakur to Kock, one run, The misfield by Dube allows yet another run
5.4  Thakur to Kohli, FOUR, Shardul Thakur cant belive it
5.5  Thakur to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
5.6  Thakur to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 6  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    30/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.43)
         Shardul Thakur       1.0-0-6-0
         Virat Kohli          14(15b 2X4)
         Quinton de Kock      10(15b)   

6.1  Rabada to Kock, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
6.2  Rabada to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment
6.3  Rabada to Kohli, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Kagiso Rabada, giving that a wide
6.3  Rabada to Kohli, FOUR, Kagiso Rabada cant belive it
6.4  Rabada to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      
6.5  Rabada to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
6.6  Rabada to Kohli, two runs, 

         End of over 7  (12 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    42/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.28)
         Kagiso Rabada        2.0-0-13-1
         Virat Kohli          24(21b 4X4)
         Quinton de Kock      11(16b)   

7.1  Thakur to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
7.2  Thakur to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
7.3  Thakur to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock
7.4  Thakur to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.5  Thakur to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
7.6  Thakur to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    48/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.26)
         Shardul Thakur       2.0-0-12-0
         Quinton de Kock      16(21b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          25(22b 4X4)   

8.1  Jadeja to Kohli, legbye, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.2  Jadeja to Kock, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Quinton de Kock        16 (22b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Jadeja

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...big, big wicket! Kolkata's leading run-scorer falls victim to Ravindra Jadeja prematurely. This is the sort of aggression we've come to expect from Rajasthan's bowlers over the last three seasons.

Code:
8.3  Jadeja to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
8.4  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor         
8.5  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
8.6  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 

         End of over 9  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    51/2
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.32)
         Ravindra Jadeja      1.0-0-2-1
         Ross Taylor           1(3b)
         Virat Kohli          26(24b 4X4)   

9.1  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
9.2  Afridi to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor         
9.3  Afridi to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Afridi to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
9.5  Afridi to Kohli, wide, Shaheen Afridi bowling a very wayward one
9.5  Afridi to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor         
9.6  Afridi to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 10  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    55/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Shaheen Afridi       4.0-0-20-0
         Ross Taylor           2(6b)
         Virat Kohli          28(28b 4X4)   

10.1  Thakur to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Thakur allows yet another run
10.2  Thakur to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
10.3  Thakur to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.4  Thakur to Kohli, no ball, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
10.4  Thakur to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
10.5  Thakur to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Thakur to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      

         End of over 11  (9 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    64/2
         (R/R:  5.82   R/R Req:  5.26)
         Shardul Thakur       3.0-0-21-0
         Virat Kohli          33(32b 5X4)
         Ross Taylor           5(8b)   

11.1  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.2  Jadeja to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli         
11.3  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
11.4  Jadeja to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor         
11.6  Jadeja to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravindra Jadeja, deserving this punishment

         End of over 12  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    72/2
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.18)
         Ravindra Jadeja      2.0-0-10-1
         Ross Taylor          11(12b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          35(34b 5X4)   

12.1  Dube to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.2  Dube to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           
12.3  Dube to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
12.4  Dube to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
12.5  Dube to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Rahane made a big mess of that simple chance
12.6  Dube to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor

         End of over 13  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    77/2
         (R/R:  5.92   R/R Req:  5.19)
         Shivam Dube          2.0-0-11-0
         Ross Taylor          11(13b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          40(39b 6X4)   

13.1  Jadeja to Kohli, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Virat Kohli
13.2  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor         
13.3  Jadeja to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
13.4  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
13.5  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Dube allows yet another run
13.6  Jadeja to Taylor, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    86/2
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  5.08)
         Ravindra Jadeja      3.0-0-19-1
         Ross Taylor          14(15b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          46(43b 7X4)   

14.1  Yadav to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
      The crowd cheers for Virat Kohli's fifty

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The quicker they come, the quicker they go! A boundary flies off of Virat Kohli's bat as he brings up an elegant fifty, reviving memories of the Kohli of old.

Code:
14.2  Yadav to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived 
14.3  Yadav to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor         
14.4  Yadav to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
14.5  Yadav to Taylor, SIX, What a wonderful player Ross Taylor is
14.6  Yadav to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli         

         End of over 15  (12 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS    98/2
         (R/R:  6.53   R/R Req:  4.89)
         Umesh Yadav          1.0-0-12-0
         Virat Kohli          51(46b 8X4)
         Ross Taylor          21(18b 1X4 1X6)   

15.1  Rabada to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
15.2  Rabada to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
15.3  Rabada to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.4  Rabada to Taylor, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
15.5  Rabada to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment
15.6  Rabada to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Imam-'-Haq allows yet another run

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   104/2
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  4.85)
         Kagiso Rabada        3.0-0-18-1
         Ross Taylor          21(22b 1X4 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          56(48b 9X4)   

16.1  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.2  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.3  Jadeja to Kohli, wide, Ravindra Jadeja bowling a very wayward one
16.3  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Imam-'-Haq made a big mess of that simple chance
16.4  Jadeja to Taylor, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Ravindra Jadeja, giving that a wide
16.4  Jadeja to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
16.5  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived 
16.6  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 17  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   108/2
         (R/R:  6.35   R/R Req:  4.88)
         Ravindra Jadeja      4.0-0-23-1
         Virat Kohli          57(54b 9X4)
         Ross Taylor          22(24b 1X4 1X6)   

17.1  Rabada to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Rabada to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.3  Rabada to Taylor, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
17.4  Rabada to Taylor, one run, Dropped! Gill made a big mess of that simple chance
17.5  Rabada to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor         
17.6  Rabada to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli         

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   117/2
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  4.75)
         Kagiso Rabada        4.0-0-27-1
         Virat Kohli          58(55b 9X4)
         Ross Taylor          30(29b 1X4 2X6)   

18.1  Yadav to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
18.2  Yadav to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Yadav to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Yadav          
18.4  Yadav to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
18.5  Yadav to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
18.6  Yadav to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   118/2
         (R/R:  6.21   R/R Req:  4.87)
         Umesh Yadav          2.0-0-13-0
         Virat Kohli          58(60b 9X4)
         Ross Taylor          31(30b 1X4 2X6)   

19.1  Jadeja to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Rahane allows yet another run
19.2  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
19.4  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.5  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
19.6  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 20  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   120/2
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  4.97)
         Ravindra Jadeja      5.0-0-25-1
         Ross Taylor          32(34b 1X4 2X6)
         Virat Kohli          59(62b 9X4)   

20.1  Dube to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           
20.2  Dube to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
20.3  Dube to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
20.4  Dube to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           
20.5  Dube to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.6  Dube to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   121/2
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  5.10)
         Shivam Dube          3.0-0-12-0
         Ross Taylor          32(35b 1X4 2X6)
         Virat Kohli          60(67b 9X4)   

21.1  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.2  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
21.3  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
21.4  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.5  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (0 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   121/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  5.29)
         Ravindra Jadeja      6.0-0-25-1
         Virat Kohli          60(73b 9X4)
         Ross Taylor          32(35b 1X4 2X6)   

22.1  Dube to Taylor, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ross Taylor
22.2  Dube to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      
22.3  Dube to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           
22.4  Dube to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
22.5  Dube to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.6  Dube to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   125/2
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  5.33)
         Shivam Dube          4.0-0-16-0
         Ross Taylor          36(41b 2X4 2X6)
         Virat Kohli          60(73b 9X4)   

23.1  Rabada to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.2  Rabada to Taylor, two runs, 
23.3  Rabada to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
23.4  Rabada to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived 
23.5  Rabada to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
23.6  Rabada to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   131/2
         (R/R:  5.46   R/R Req:  5.31)
         Kagiso Rabada        5.0-0-33-1
         Virat Kohli          63(75b 9X4)
         Ross Taylor          39(45b 2X4 2X6)   

24.1  Dube to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
24.2  Dube to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
24.3  Dube to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Karthik allows yet another run
24.4  Dube to Kohli, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Virat Kohli
24.5  Dube to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.6  Dube to Kohli, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 25  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   137/2
         (R/R:  5.48   R/R Req:  5.28)
         Shivam Dube          5.0-0-21-0
         Ross Taylor          40(48b 2X4 2X6)
         Virat Kohli          67(78b 10X4)   

25.1  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
25.2  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor         
25.3  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Jadeja to Taylor, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Ross Taylor the finger

         Ross Taylor            40 (50b 2X4 2X6)
         c. Karthik     b. Jadeja

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Ravindra Jadeja gets Ross Taylor! This is a massive wicket for the Men in Pink! Both batters were looking to take the game away from Rajasthan, and if they didn't find the breakthrough now, it may just have been a little too late for them to find it later.

Code:
25.5  Jadeja to Dhawan, one run, One more to the total
25.6  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   139/3
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req:  5.42)
         Ravindra Jadeja      7.0-1-27-2
         Virat Kohli          68(81b 10X4)
         Rishi Dhawan          1(1b)   

26.1  Yadav to Dhawan, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
26.2  Yadav to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Yadav to Kohli, legbye, Left alone by Virat Kohli
26.4  Yadav to Dhawan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Yadav          
26.5  Yadav to Dhawan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.6  Yadav to Dhawan, one run, Great cooperation between Rishi Dhawan and Virat Kohli         

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   142/3
         (R/R:  5.26   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Umesh Yadav          3.0-0-15-0
         Virat Kohli          68(83b 10X4)
         Rishi Dhawan          3(5b)   

27.1  Dube to Dhawan, FOUR, Shivam Dube cant belive it
27.2  Dube to Dhawan, no run, Defensively played by Rishi Dhawan
27.3  Dube to Dhawan, one run, Dropped! Thakur made a big mess of that simple chance
27.4  Dube to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
27.5  Dube to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.6  Dube to Dhawan, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Dube. Dhawan didnt have a clue

         Rishi Dhawan           8 (9b 1X4)
         b. Dube

         End of over 28  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   148/4
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  5.50)
         Shivam Dube          6.0-0-27-1
         Andre Russell         0(0b)
         Virat Kohli          69(85b 10X4)

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Rishi Dhawan departs as Kolkata lose their captain for 8. Virat Kohli has slowed down significantly in a bid to protect his end as well. Things might seem dire for Kolkata, but the required equation is well within their reach.

Code:
28.1  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Gill allows yet another run
28.3  Jadeja to Russell, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

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Welcome to the crease! Andre Russell smokes his very first delivery for a gargantuan six!

Code:
28.4  Jadeja to Russell, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
28.5  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      
28.6  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Rahane allows yet another run

         End of over 29  (9 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   157/4
         (R/R:  5.41   R/R Req:  5.33)
         Ravindra Jadeja      8.0-1-36-2
         Andre Russell         7(2b 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          71(89b 10X4)   

29.1  Rabada to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
29.2  Rabada to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Zaman allows yet another run
29.3  Rabada to Russell, no run, Defensively played by Andre Russell
29.4  Rabada to Russell, no run, Andre Russell missed that one by a mile
29.5  Rabada to Russell, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.6  Rabada to Kohli, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   160/4
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Kagiso Rabada        6.0-0-36-1
         Andre Russell         8(5b 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          73(92b 10X4)   

30.1  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
30.2  Afridi to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Andre Russell       
30.3  Afridi to Russell, no run, Left alone by Andre Russell
30.4  Afridi to Russell, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.5  Afridi to Kohli, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Virat Kohli
30.6  Afridi to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         

         End of over 31  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   166/4
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req:  5.42)
         Shaheen Afridi       5.0-0-26-0
         Virat Kohli          78(96b 11X4)
         Andre Russell         9(7b 1X6)   

31.1  Jadeja to Russell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Jadeja to Russell, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.3  Jadeja to Russell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.4  Jadeja to Russell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.5  Jadeja to Russell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.6  Jadeja to Russell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 32  (0 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   166/4
         (R/R:  5.19   R/R Req:  5.72)
         Ravindra Jadeja      9.0-1-36-2
         Andre Russell         9(13b 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          78(96b 11X4)   

32.1  Dube to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shivam Dube, deserving this punishment
32.2  Dube to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           
32.3  Dube to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      
32.4  Dube to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
32.5  Dube to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
32.6  Dube to Russell, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   172/4
         (R/R:  5.21   R/R Req:  5.71)
         Shivam Dube          7.0-0-33-1
         Virat Kohli          83(101b 12X4)
         Andre Russell        10(14b 1X6)   

33.1  Yadav to Russell, one run, The misfield by Karthik allows yet another run
33.2  Yadav to Kohli, wide, Umesh Yadav bowling a very wayward one
33.2  Yadav to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Yadav to Russell, one run, Great cooperation between Andre Russell and Virat Kohli         
33.4  Yadav to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
33.5  Yadav to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.6  Yadav to Kohli, wide, Umesh Yadav bowling a very wayward one
33.6  Yadav to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   177/4
         (R/R:  5.21   R/R Req:  5.75)
         Umesh Yadav          4.0-0-20-0
         Virat Kohli          84(107b 12X4)
         Andre Russell        12(16b 1X6)   

34.1  Jadeja to Russell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.2  Jadeja to Russell, no run, Defensively played by Andre Russell
34.3  Jadeja to Russell, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
34.4  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.5  Jadeja to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Jadeja to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   179/4
         (R/R:  5.11   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Ravindra Jadeja      10.0-2-38-2
         Andre Russell        13(19b 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          85(110b 12X4)   

35.1  Rabada to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.2  Rabada to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Andre Russell       
35.3  Rabada to Russell, no run, Defensively played by Andre Russell
35.4  Rabada to Russell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.5  Rabada to Russell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
35.6  Rabada to Russell, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Dinesh Karthik didnt have a chance

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   181/4
         (R/R:  5.03   R/R Req:  6.29)
         Kagiso Rabada        7.0-0-37-1
         Virat Kohli          86(113b 12X4)
         Andre Russell        13(22b 1X6)   

36.1  Yadav to Russell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Yadav to Russell, no ball, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
36.2  Yadav to Russell, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
36.3  Yadav to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.4  Yadav to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
36.5  Yadav to Kohli, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.6  Yadav to Kohli, legbye, Left alone by Virat Kohli

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   186/4
         (R/R:  5.03   R/R Req:  6.38)
         Umesh Yadav          5.0-0-24-0
         Andre Russell        14(24b 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          88(117b 12X4)   

37.1  Dube to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Yadav allows yet another run
37.2  Dube to Russell, one run, One more to the total
37.3  Dube to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Andre Russell       
37.4  Dube to Russell, wide, Shivam Dube bowling a very wayward one
37.4  Dube to Russell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           
37.5  Dube to Russell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           
37.6  Dube to Russell, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   193/4
         (R/R:  5.08   R/R Req:  6.33)
         Shivam Dube          8.0-0-40-1
         Virat Kohli          90(119b 12X4)
         Andre Russell        18(29b 1X6)   

38.1  Afridi to Russell, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
38.2  Afridi to Russell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Afridi to Russell, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it
38.4  Afridi to Russell, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
38.5  Afridi to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
38.6  Afridi to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Andre Russell       

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   201/4
         (R/R:  5.15   R/R Req:  6.18)
         Shaheen Afridi       6.0-0-34-0
         Andre Russell        25(33b 1X4 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          91(121b 12X4)   

39.1  Dube to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.2  Dube to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
39.3  Dube to Kohli, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.4  Dube to Russell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dube           
39.5  Dube to Russell, OUT, Ajinkya Rahane takes an easy catch to dismiss Andre Russell

         Andre Russell          25 (35b 1X4 1X6)
         c. Rahane      b. Dube

39.6  Dube to Pandya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   206/5
         (R/R:  5.15   R/R Req:  6.30)
         Shivam Dube          9.0-0-44-2
         Krunal Pandya         0(1b)
         Virat Kohli          95(124b 13X4)

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Shivam Dube gets Andre Russell. An infuriating knock comes to a close as the power-hitter astonishingly holes out after failing to middle the ball in an innings that lasted nearly six overs. However, with just 63 runs required off 60 deliveries, it should be a walk in the park for Kolkata.

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 63 RUNS FROM 60 BALLS with 5 wickets remaining

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Code:
40.1  Afridi to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Karthik allows yet another run
40.2  Afridi to Pandya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         
40.3  Afridi to Pandya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         
40.4  Afridi to Pandya, one run, The misfield by Imam-'-Haq allows yet another run
40.5  Afridi to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.6  Afridi to Kohli, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Virat Kohli
      Century for Kohli. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

         End of over 41  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   214/5
         (R/R:  5.22   R/R Req:  6.11)
         Shaheen Afridi       7.0-0-42-0
         Virat Kohli         102(127b 13X4 1X6)
         Krunal Pandya         1(4b)

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Virat Kohli muscles Shaheen Afridi for a six over mid-wicket to bring up his much awaited hundred. Not his first hundred of the season, however. A quintessential Virat Kohli knock to carry Kolkata's chase, all by his lonesome self. This is the Virat Kohli of old, the King Kohli who has trail-blazed his legacy as one of the all-time greats. And an all-time great knock is exactly what Kolkata needed to avenge their two final defeats against their eternal foes.

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 55 RUNS FROM 54 BALLS with 5 wickets remaining

- x -​

Code:
41.1  Yadav to Pandya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.2  Yadav to Pandya, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.3  Yadav to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Krunal Pandya       
41.4  Yadav to Pandya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Yadav          
41.5  Yadav to Pandya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Yadav          
41.6  Yadav to Pandya, legbye, Krunal Pandya was completely deceived 

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   217/5
         (R/R:  5.17   R/R Req:  6.50)
         Umesh Yadav          6.0-0-25-0
         Virat Kohli         103(128b 13X4 1X6)
         Krunal Pandya         1(9b)

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Tight, tight over from Umesh Yadav. Krunal Pandya could barely get his bat to touch the ball. Rajasthan are going to need wickets more than dot balls, so they better hope this is only the start of building pressure and it leads to wickets for them.

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 52 RUNS FROM 48 BALLS with 5 wickets remaining

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Code:
42.1  Dube to Pandya, no run, Krunal Pandya missed that one by a mile
42.2  Dube to Pandya, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shivam Dube, deserving this punishment
42.3  Dube to Pandya, two runs, Overthrow by Rabada instead of 1 they get 2
42.4  Dube to Pandya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.5  Dube to Pandya, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli         
42.6  Dube to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world
      Shivam Dubeends an uneconomical spell

         End of over 43  (11 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   228/5
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  5.86)
         Shivam Dube          10.0-0-55-2
         Virat Kohli         107(129b 14X4 1X6)
         Krunal Pandya         8(14b 1X4)

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That'll do nicely for Kolkata! 11 runs coming off of Shivam Dube's final over, courtesy of a Virat Kohli pull as the required equation goes below six-an-over. If this isn't trouble in paradise for Rajasthan, it's hard to imagine what would be...

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 41 RUNS FROM 42 BALLS with 5 wickets remaining

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Code:
43.1  Rabada to Pandya, no run, Left alone by Krunal Pandya
43.2  Rabada to Pandya, no run, Krunal Pandya missed that one by a mile
43.3  Rabada to Pandya, one run, One more to the total
43.4  Rabada to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived 
43.5  Rabada to Kohli, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Virat Kohli
43.6  Rabada to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 44  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   233/5
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Kagiso Rabada        8.0-0-42-1
         Virat Kohli         111(132b 15X4 1X6)
         Krunal Pandya         9(17b 1X4)

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Kagiso Rabada lets a boundary slip in what was otherwise a fantastic 44th-over. Rajasthan can't keep the run rate down, they need wickets to stand a chance.

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 36 RUNS FROM 36 BALLS with 5 wickets remaining

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Code:
44.1  Afridi to Pandya, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it
44.2  Afridi to Pandya, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
44.3  Afridi to Pandya, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.4  Afridi to Kohli, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Kohli cant belive it

         Virat Kohli            111 (133b 15X4 1X6)
         b. Afridi

44.5  Afridi to Karnewar, one run, The misfield by Dube allows yet another run
44.6  Afridi to Pandya, no run, Krunal Pandya was completely deceived 

         End of over 45  (10 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   243/6
         (R/R:  5.40   R/R Req:  5.20)
         Shaheen Afridi       8.0-0-52-1
         Krunal Pandya        18(21b 2X4)
         Akshay Karnewar       1(1b)

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...and there it is! Rajasthan's captain answers the prayers of their fans as Shaheen Afridi gets the ultimate prize - the wicket of Virat Kohli. A subliminal knock comes to an end at the worst possible time for Kolkata. Rajasthan find the wicket they were so desperate for, however, it came at a cost of ten runs coming from the same over. Are 26 runs too much for Kolkata's tail to score in the last 5.0 overs, or does Rajasthan need to tighten their grip on this game with more wickets?

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 26 RUNS FROM 30 BALLS with 4 wickets remaining

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Code:
45.1  Rabada to Karnewar, one run, The misfield by Imam-'-Haq allows yet another run
45.2  Rabada to Pandya, one run, The misfield by Dube allows yet another run
45.3  Rabada to Karnewar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik      
45.4  Rabada to Karnewar, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
45.4  Rabada to Karnewar, OUT, Fakhar Zaman takes an easy catch to dismiss Akshay Karnewar

         Akshay Karnewar        2 (5b)
         c. Zaman       b. Rabada

45.5  Rabada to Shami, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Rabada to Shami, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Shami

         End of over 46  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   246/7
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req:  5.75)
         Kagiso Rabada        9.0-0-45-2
         Mohammed Shami        0(2b)
         Krunal Pandya        19(22b 2X4)

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Phenomenal from Kagiso Rabada! Akshay Karnewar bites the dust as the world crumbles around Kolkata. Krunal Pandya has a mountain in front of him, if he can climb it, he will go down as a local legend in Kolkata. No doubt about it.

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 23 RUNS FROM 24 BALLS with 3 wickets remaining

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Code:
46.1  Thakur to Pandya, one run, That is very well run by Mohammed Shami      
46.2  Thakur to Shami, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Dinesh Karthik, out for a duck

         Mohammed Shami         0 (3b)
         c. Karthik     b. Thakur

46.3  Thakur to Hazlewood, one run, That is very well run by Krunal Pandya       
46.4  Thakur to Pandya, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.5  Thakur to Hazlewood, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Thakur         
46.6  Thakur to Hazlewood, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 47  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   250/8
         (R/R:  5.32   R/R Req:  6.33)
         Shardul Thakur       4.0-0-25-1
         Krunal Pandya        21(24b 2X4)
         Josh Hazlewood        2(3b)

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Shardul Thakur with arguably the most impactful dismissal of the game! Mohammed Shami can be a volatile batter to deal with, but he has already been dealt with by Shardul Thakur. Kolkata are crumbling and collapsing like never before.

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TARGET - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS NEED 19 RUNS FROM 18 BALLS with 2 wickets remaining

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Code:
47.1  Afridi to Hazlewood, no run, Josh Hazlewood missed that one by a mile
47.2  Afridi to Hazlewood, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Josh Hazlewood         2 (5b)
         lbw            b. Afridi

47.3  Afridi to Krishna, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Afridi to Krishna, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kagiso Rabada, out for a duck

         Prasidh Krishna        0 (2b)
         c. Rabada      b. Afridi
Code:
         End of innings (47.4 overs)
         KOLKATA K. RIDERS   250/10 (RR:  5.24)
         Shaheen Afridi        8.4-0-52-3
         Krunal Pandya        21(24b 2X4)

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He's done it! Shaheen Afridi has done it! He has shattered the dreams of millions of Kolkata fans in the space of three deliveries as Knight Riders' arch-rivals steal an infamous victory at a packed Eden Gardens by the skin of their teeth!

Code:
KOLKATA K. RIDERS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Quinton de Kock†    lbw            b. Jadeja       16    22    1    0   72.7%
Murali Vijay        c. Zaman       b. Rabada        3     6    0    0   50.0%
Virat Kohli                        b. Afridi      111   133   15    1   83.5%
Ross Taylor         c.†Karthik     b. Jadeja       40    50    2    2   80.0%
Rishi Dhawan*                      b. Dube          8     9    1    0   88.9%
Andre Russell       c. Rahane      b. Dube         25    35    1    1   71.4%
Krunal Pandya       not out                        21    24    2    0   87.5%
Akshay Karnewar     c. Zaman       b. Rabada        2     5    0    0   40.0%
Mohammed Shami      c.†Karthik     b. Thakur        0     3    0    0    0.0%
Josh Hazlewood      lbw            b. Afridi        2     5    0    0   40.0%
Prasidh Krishna     c. Rabada      b. Afridi        0     2    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  250/10      Overs:  47.4          Run Rate:  5.00      Extras:  22    
  
                                     -X-

KOLKATA K. RIDERS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Q Kock        M Vijay      ˛˛˛                                        8 (11)
Q Kock        V Kohli      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                          41 (39)
R Taylor      V Kohli      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛       89 (104)
R Dhawan      V Kohli      ˛˛˛                                       10 (14)
A Russell     V Kohli      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                    58 (71)
K Pandya      V Kohli      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                            36 (29)
K Pandya      A Karnewar   ˛                                          4 (6)
K Pandya      M Shami      ˛                                          1 (4)
K Pandya      Hazlewood    ˛                                          3 (6)
K Pandya      P Krishna                                               0 (2)


     Fall of Wickets    8/1       49/2      138/3     148/4     206/5
                        242/6     246/7     247/8     250/9     250/10    

 Total:  250/10      Overs:  47.4         Run Rate:  5.00     Extras:  22   

                                     -X-
Code:
RAJASTHAN ROYALS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shaheen Afridi        8.4      0      52      3      6.00     1      1 
Kagiso Rabada         9.0      0      45      2      5.00     2      0 
Shivam Dube          10.0      0      55      2      5.50     1      0 
Shardul Thakur        4.0      0      25      1      6.25     0      2 
Ravindra Jadeja      10.0      2      38      2      3.80     2      0 
Umesh Yadav           6.0      0      25      0      4.17     2      1 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 8      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 9      Byes: 1 

Total: 250/10         Overs: 47.4         Run Rate: 5.00      Extras: 22 

                                     -X-

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Saala ye dukh kahe khatam nahi hota hai be?

An absolutely dismayed, dejected, disappointed Virat Kohli looks on from the pavilion as Kolkata Knight Riders implode despite his legacy-defining heroics against their eternal foes, yet again. One of these days, Kolkata are gonna get their own back and all of West Bengal will rejoice. But not today. Not today...

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Code:
RAJASTHAN ROYALS     268/7     50.0 overs
KOLKATA K. RIDERS    250       47.4 overs

Rajasthan Royals won by 18 runs

Man of the match: Imam-Ul-Haq (Rajasthan Royals)

 
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STANDINGS after Match 88.

R
TEAM
MAT
WON
LOST
TIED
PTS
NRR

C
RAJASTHAN ROYALS
18
13
4
1
40
+1.070
:down:
DELHI CAPITALS
17
13
4
0
39
+1.007
:x:
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE
18
12
6
0
36
+0.399
:x:
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD
18
11
6
1
34
-0.029
:x:
PUNJAB KINGS
17
11
6
0
33
+0.252
:x:
MUMBAI INDIANS
18
7
10
1
22
-0.500
:x:
CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
17
6
11
0
18
-0.623
:x:
LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS
17
5
10
2
17
-0.097
:x:
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS
18
4
13
1
13
-0.352
:x:
GUJARAT TITANS
18
3
15
0
9
-1.028

If Delhi win, they win. If Delhi lose (or it's a tie), Rajasthan win.​
 
Didn't expected NMA to post this thriller quickly:D

Kudos Royals! Proud of the team and co cum full time manager :sweat: @Modi2k22 :clap
Just one more game! Keep it HIGH!!
 
We have done it, we have done it! Kohli scared the shit out of me and with 63 needed in last 10 for them, I for once thought this will be very tough now. But our bowlers, our ever dependable bowlers have done it again for us! Our captain Shaheen Afridi is a super star! Our mentor MS Dhoni is a genius! The whole squad is fantastic!

Didn't expected NMA to post this thriller quickly:D

Kudos Royals! Proud of the team and co cum full time manager :sweat: @Modi2k22 :clap
Just one more game! Keep it HIGH!!
Na man, you have been the best co manager one can get! It is very difficult to allow one person only to make the decisions when you have equal rights but you have been superb ik doing that. Really want to thank you from all the heart.

We have done our bit now. All eyes on the Delhi game, if they win they deserve to win the league. If they do not, we deserve to win the league! Hopefully we lay our hands on the IODC trophy for the 3rd time in a row and create history!
 

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