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Sun, 14 April 2013
IPL updates: Rahane, Samson guide Royals to victory
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23:15
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A crucial 47-runs stand for the fifth wicket between Ajinkya Rahane, Sanju Samson helped Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by six wickets.
Requiring 5 runs off the final over off Piyush Chawla, Samson hit one over point fielder for a couple. He then smashed one through the covers for a boundary to give the victory.
Praveen Kumar was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2-10 off his 4 overs.
23:01
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Ajinkya Rahane is leading this Royals' run chase by playing sensible cricket. Wicket-keeper Sanju Smason is giving him good company as the duo are looking to steady the ship after a wobbly middle period.
Kings XI pacers have bowled good line and length and haven't allowed Royals to run away with the game.
At the end of 17 overs Royals were 108-4, still requiring 17 runs off 18 balls.
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22:23
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Praveen Kumar has struck a crucial blow as he had Rahul Dravid edging one to Adam Gilchrist, who took a one-handed diving catch. Dravid made 9.
A good teasing delivery from the Indian veteran as he drew Dravid into the shot and got a healthy edge.
Praveen made further dent into Royals as he had Stuart Binny walking back, without even troubling the scorers.
Royals were 58-3 after 8 overs.
22:08
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Rajasthan Royals are off to a good start in the chase with opener Shane Watson leading the way.
After restricting Kings XI to 124, Watson took a special liking to Ryan Harris' bowling by smoking him for three consecutive boundaries.
Then in the next over he smashed one straight past the bowler for fifth boundary of the innings.
However Watson couldn't continue for long as he perished looking to keep the momentum going for 19-ball 32.
Watson looking to pull Parvinder Awana through midwicket ended up giving a simple catch to Mandeep Singh.
At the end of 5 overs, Royals were 44-1.
21:37
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Brilliant all-round bowling performance from Rajasthan Royals have ensured that Kings XI Punjab were bundled out for 124 in 18.5 overs.
Sreesanth started the slide with two wickets up front, then Siddharth Trivedi and Kevon Cooper put the lid on scoring for the visitors.
David Hussey and Azar Mahamood tried their best to lift the tempo of scoring but didn't get any support from the other end.
21:26
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Kevon Cooper removes Azhar Mahmood -- done in by a slower one as Kings XI struggle for momentum in the final stages of the innings.
Mahmood, who had stroked a boundary off the first ball off the over, was beaten for pace as the ball crashed on to the middle stump to end Mahmood's stay in the middle for 23.
Praveen Kumar walks in and smokes on through the offside to get off the mark.
At the end of 18 overs Kings XI were 116-8.
21:03
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Siddharth Trivedi removes David Hussey caught at mid on by Rahul Dravid for 41.
Hussey looking to muscle one through the off side was fooled by a slower one and Dravid ensured that he held on to the catch off rebound.
At the end of 13 overs Kings XI were 75-6.
20:58
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James Faulkner back for his second spell as R Satish welcomes him with a boundary towards midwicket.
But Satish can't keep the momentum going as he edges one to wicketkeeper Sanju Samson for 11.
David Hussey rounds up the over with a boundary through backward point off a widish delivery from Faulkner.
Kings XI at the end of 12 overs were 72-5.
20:43
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Siddharth Trivedi introduced into the attack as Gurkeerat takes a single towards third man.
Hussey then dabs one through covers for another single. Hussey and Gurkeerat are playing sensibly taking singles and couples.
But just as we speak, Gurkeerat edges one to keeper Sanju Samson for 10. Gurkeerat looking to play one fine towards third man played too fine for his liking.
At the end of 9 overs, Kings XI were 46-4. Hussey is on 26, along with R Satish who has just opened his account.
20:31
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James Faulkener introduced into the attack and immediately goes past the outside edge.
He repeats the ball with another peach of a delivery -- perfect length for a left-armer.
Gurkeerat finally gets one on the bat -- a nudge towards third man for a single.
David Hussey meanwhile gives himself a bit of room for a shot towards third man for a single.
A couple to round off the over as Kings XI were 39-3 after 7 overs. Hussey is on 23, while Gurkeerat is on 7.
20:19
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Its Manan Vohra's to make the long way back to the pavillion, thanks to some brilliance in the field from James Faulkener.
David Hussey, pushes one on the offside and takes off -- a slight hesitation between the two batters as Faulkener hits the stumps down, with the batsman not even in the frame.
At the end of 4 overs Kings XI were 10-3.
20:16
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Sreesanth into the attack after Ajit Chandila bowled a good first over conceding just one run.
First up is a bowl down the leg side as Mandeep Singh gloves it for a couple.
Sreesanth bowls another one down the legside for two wides.
Sreesanth bowling to Gilchrist as Kings XI skipper goes for a chip but perishes giving a simple catch to Siddharth Trivedi, without troubling the scorers.
Looked like Gilly checked his shot a bit but couldn't keep it down and was caught at mid-off.
Sreesanth then strikes off the final ball, removing the other opener Mandeep Singh for just 2.
19:36
Welcome to the live updates of the second match of the day between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
In the earlier match of the day, KKR steamrolled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs.
The news from the middle here in Jaipur is Rajasthan have won the toss and have elected to bowl first on a firm wicket.
Kings XI have never beaten Rajasthan Royals here in Jaipur and are going in with an unchanged side.
Rajasthan Royals have made three changes to their side.
19:27
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Hyderabad 132-7 (20 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
That was a top performance by the defending champions as they bounce back with a huge victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kallis was the star performer for Kolkata and made important contribution with both bat and ball. He scored a breezy 41 from 27 balls before bowling a brilliant spell of three for 13 in four overs.
Senanayake made an impressive debut, taking one for 18 in four overs and didn't concede even a single boundary with the ball.
This was Kolkata's second win in the tournament from four matches. Kolkata are fifth in the standings with four points from four games, while Hyderabad are third with six points from five matches.
Hyderabad 132-7 (20 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
That was a top performance by the defending champions as they bounce back with a huge victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kallis was the star performer for Kolkata and made important contribution with both bat and ball. He scored a breezy 41 from 27 balls before bowling a brilliant spell of three for 13 in four overs.
Senanayake made an impressive debut, taking one for 18 in four overs and didn't concede even a single boundary with the ball.
This was Kolkata's second win in the tournament from four matches. Kolkata are fifth in the standings with four points from four games, while Hyderabad are third with six points from five matches.
19:23
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Hyderabad 132-7 (20 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Bhatia will bowl the final over of the innings with 55 needed from six balls. Hanuma Vihari tries to loft it down the ground but ends up giving Tiwary his third catch of the innings to be dismissed for one.
Hyderabad finish on 132 for seven in their 20 overs to go down by a huge margin of 48 runs.
Hyderabad 132-7 (20 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Bhatia will bowl the final over of the innings with 55 needed from six balls. Hanuma Vihari tries to loft it down the ground but ends up giving Tiwary his third catch of the innings to be dismissed for one.
Hyderabad finish on 132 for seven in their 20 overs to go down by a huge margin of 48 runs.
19:18
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Hyderabad 126-6 (19 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Kolkata are nearly three with 59 needed from 12 balls for victory.
Kallis to bowl the 19th over. Perera hits the first ball to long on for one and Karan Sharma gets a single from the third ball.
End of a wonderful spell from Kallis, who finishes with three for 13 in four overs in addition to his useful knock with the bat.
Kallis then bowls Perera who tries to hit it on the leg side but misses to be bowled for 36 from 25 balls.
Hyderabad 126-6 (19 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Kolkata are nearly three with 59 needed from 12 balls for victory.
Kallis to bowl the 19th over. Perera hits the first ball to long on for one and Karan Sharma gets a single from the third ball.
End of a wonderful spell from Kallis, who finishes with three for 13 in four overs in addition to his useful knock with the bat.
Kallis then bowls Perera who tries to hit it on the leg side but misses to be bowled for 36 from 25 balls.
19:14
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Hyderabad 122-5 (18 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Hyderabad are faced with the near impossible task of scoring 66 runs from three overs for victory.
Narine bowls one short and wide as Perera hammers it straight down the ground for a boundary. But Hyderabad can only get three more runs from the rest of the over.
Hyderabad 122-5 (18 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Hyderabad are faced with the near impossible task of scoring 66 runs from three overs for victory.
Narine bowls one short and wide as Perera hammers it straight down the ground for a boundary. But Hyderabad can only get three more runs from the rest of the over.
19:10
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Hyderabad 115-5 (17 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Senanayake comes back to bowl his fourth and final over. Perera tries to loft the fourth ball over the leg side but ends up spooning it high on the leg side where Senanayake is unable to get to it.
The spinner ends his spell with a deserved wicket to finish with impressive figures one for 18 in four overs on his debut.
Hyderabad 115-5 (17 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Senanayake comes back to bowl his fourth and final over. Perera tries to loft the fourth ball over the leg side but ends up spooning it high on the leg side where Senanayake is unable to get to it.
The spinner ends his spell with a deserved wicket to finish with impressive figures one for 18 in four overs on his debut.
19:08
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Hyderabad 110-4 (16 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Narine starts with a quicker delivery which is very short and bounces a bit extra and Perera somehow pulls it to deep midwicket for a couple followed by a single to long-on.
Ravi Teja finally decides to chance his arm but ends up holing out to Tiwary at long-on after a struggling innings of 10 from 13 balls.
Three singles from the last three balls as Narine ends another good over.
Hyderabad now need 71 runs from four overs for victory.
Hyderabad 110-4 (16 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Narine starts with a quicker delivery which is very short and bounces a bit extra and Perera somehow pulls it to deep midwicket for a couple followed by a single to long-on.
Ravi Teja finally decides to chance his arm but ends up holing out to Tiwary at long-on after a struggling innings of 10 from 13 balls.
Three singles from the last three balls as Narine ends another good over.
Hyderabad now need 71 runs from four overs for victory.
18:59
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Hyderabad 104-3 (15 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Balaji beats Perera with the slower ball as the left-hander attempts a huge hit but misses. The next ball is again slower which Perera mistimes for a single on the leg side and Teja gets one from the next ball.
Three more singles from the last three balls as Balaji gives away just five runs in that over to end with good figures of 30 runs in four overs.
Hyderabad 104-3 (15 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Balaji beats Perera with the slower ball as the left-hander attempts a huge hit but misses. The next ball is again slower which Perera mistimes for a single on the leg side and Teja gets one from the next ball.
Three more singles from the last three balls as Balaji gives away just five runs in that over to end with good figures of 30 runs in four overs.
18:55
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Hyderabad 99-3 (14 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Narine comes back into the attack, having bowled just one over in his previous spell.
With the match slipping away from their grasp, Perera decides to attack Narine. He lofts the second ball over midwicket for a six. The left-hander then lifts one down the ground where Morgan withdraws at the last moment from taking the catch perhaps suggesting he lost it in the light to give away a four.
Perera then hits it through the covers for two runs followed by a single.
14 runs from Narine's second over.
Hyderabad 99-3 (14 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Narine comes back into the attack, having bowled just one over in his previous spell.
With the match slipping away from their grasp, Perera decides to attack Narine. He lofts the second ball over midwicket for a six. The left-hander then lifts one down the ground where Morgan withdraws at the last moment from taking the catch perhaps suggesting he lost it in the light to give away a four.
Perera then hits it through the covers for two runs followed by a single.
14 runs from Narine's second over.
18:52
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Hyderabad 85-3 (13 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Balaji comes back for his second spell having bowled two overs in his first. Perera pulls the third ball through midwicket where a good stop on the ropes keeps it down to three runs as just eight runs come from that over.
Hyderabad need 96 from seven overs for victory.
Hyderabad 85-3 (13 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Balaji comes back for his second spell having bowled two overs in his first. Perera pulls the third ball through midwicket where a good stop on the ropes keeps it down to three runs as just eight runs come from that over.
Hyderabad need 96 from seven overs for victory.
18:46
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Hyderabad 77-3 (12 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
The pressure is paying off. Kumar Sangakkara tries to play a big shot down the ground off Bhatia but ends up being caught by Manoj Tiwary at long-off, who comes up with another excellent catch.
Sangakkara is out for two as Hyderabad are reduced to 71 for three in the 12th over.
The dangerous Thisara Perera walks out to bat with the required rate in excess of 12 runs per over now.
Another tight over from KKR bowlers as Bhatia gives away just six runs in that over.
Hyderabad 77-3 (12 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
The pressure is paying off. Kumar Sangakkara tries to play a big shot down the ground off Bhatia but ends up being caught by Manoj Tiwary at long-off, who comes up with another excellent catch.
Sangakkara is out for two as Hyderabad are reduced to 71 for three in the 12th over.
The dangerous Thisara Perera walks out to bat with the required rate in excess of 12 runs per over now.
Another tight over from KKR bowlers as Bhatia gives away just six runs in that over.
18:41
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Hyderabad 71-2 (11 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Kallis has been superb with the ball today. He starts with two dot balls to White, who finally holes out to Pathan at long-on, who ran to his left and timed his jump to perfection to complete a brilliant catch.
White has fallen for 34 from 31 balls as Hyderabad are dealt a severe blow.
Kallis gives just three runs in that over as his figures now read two for nine in three overs.
Hyderabad 71-2 (11 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Kallis has been superb with the ball today. He starts with two dot balls to White, who finally holes out to Pathan at long-on, who ran to his left and timed his jump to perfection to complete a brilliant catch.
White has fallen for 34 from 31 balls as Hyderabad are dealt a severe blow.
Kallis gives just three runs in that over as his figures now read two for nine in three overs.
18:36
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Hyderabad 68-1 (10 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
White has decided to take on medium pacer Bhatia. He slices the second ball over point for a four before smashing it over the covers for another boundary.
11 runs from that over as Hyderabad reach 68 for one at the halfway stage, needing 113 runs from 10 overs for victory.
Hyderabad 68-1 (10 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
White has decided to take on medium pacer Bhatia. He slices the second ball over point for a four before smashing it over the covers for another boundary.
11 runs from that over as Hyderabad reach 68 for one at the halfway stage, needing 113 runs from 10 overs for victory.
18:32
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Hyderabad 57-1 (9 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Kallis has settled into a nice rhythm. Parthiv is struggling to get going as he plays two dot balls before an inside edge gets him a single from the third ball and White gets a leg bye from the next ball.
Parthiv again misses the flick from the last ball before he succumbs to the pressure. He tries to heave against the line but misses and is bowled for a slow innings of 27 from 31 balls.
Hyderabad 57-1 (9 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Kallis has settled into a nice rhythm. Parthiv is struggling to get going as he plays two dot balls before an inside edge gets him a single from the third ball and White gets a leg bye from the next ball.
Parthiv again misses the flick from the last ball before he succumbs to the pressure. He tries to heave against the line but misses and is bowled for a slow innings of 27 from 31 balls.
18:26
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Hyderabad 55-0 (8 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Rajat Bhatia into the attack now to bowl his slow medium pacers. White tries to break the shackles as he lofts it over the fielder at long-off for a six followed by four singles as 10 runs come from that over.
The required run rate is over the 10 mark and Hyderabad need a few big overs soon to keep it under control
Hyderabad 55-0 (8 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Rajat Bhatia into the attack now to bowl his slow medium pacers. White tries to break the shackles as he lofts it over the fielder at long-off for a six followed by four singles as 10 runs come from that over.
The required run rate is over the 10 mark and Hyderabad need a few big overs soon to keep it under control
18:21
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Hyderabad 45-0 (7 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Kallis into the attack after just one over from Narine. Just two runs from the first four balls before Parthiv pulls a short ball through square leg for a four.
Despite the boundary, Hyderabad get just six runs from that over.
Hyderabad 45-0 (7 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Kallis into the attack after just one over from Narine. Just two runs from the first four balls before Parthiv pulls a short ball through square leg for a four.
Despite the boundary, Hyderabad get just six runs from that over.
18:20
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Hyderabad 39-0 (6 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Senanayake continues to bowl impressively in his first outing in the IPL. Hyderabad can manage only six singles from his third over as his figures read 13 runs conceded from three overs.
Hyderabad have been unable to break free as their score reaches 39 after six overs. Parthiv is on 20 from 19 balls and White is on 15 from 17 balls.
Hyderabad 39-0 (6 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Senanayake continues to bowl impressively in his first outing in the IPL. Hyderabad can manage only six singles from his third over as his figures read 13 runs conceded from three overs.
Hyderabad have been unable to break free as their score reaches 39 after six overs. Parthiv is on 20 from 19 balls and White is on 15 from 17 balls.
18:13
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Hyderabad 33-0 (5 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
It's mystery spinners in operation from both ends now as Sunil Narine replaces Balaji, who has given 18 runs from two overs. White drives the first ball to deep midwicket for one and Patel hits the third ball to long-off for one.
Two more singles from that over as Narine concedes just four runs in that over.
Hyderabad have struggled against the spinners and they need to break the shackles with the asking run rate climbing up rapidly.
Hyderabad 33-0 (5 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
It's mystery spinners in operation from both ends now as Sunil Narine replaces Balaji, who has given 18 runs from two overs. White drives the first ball to deep midwicket for one and Patel hits the third ball to long-off for one.
Two more singles from that over as Narine concedes just four runs in that over.
Hyderabad have struggled against the spinners and they need to break the shackles with the asking run rate climbing up rapidly.
18:09
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Hyderabad 29-0 (4 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Hyderabad finding it tough to play the big shots against Senanayake, who is dishing out a lot of variety and also mixing his pace well.
Just five runs from his second as Hyderabad are 29 for no loss after four overs.
Hyderabad 29-0 (4 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Hyderabad finding it tough to play the big shots against Senanayake, who is dishing out a lot of variety and also mixing his pace well.
Just five runs from his second as Hyderabad are 29 for no loss after four overs.
18:06
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Hyderabad 24-0 (3 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
White plays the first ball from Balaji to square for one. Patel chips down the track but can only get one as he mistimes his attempted big hit before White takes one from the fourth ball.
Patel then gently chips a slower delivery from Balaji back over his head and it carries all the way for a six. He cuts the last ball past point for a four as 13 runs come from that over.
Hyderabad are 24 for no loss after three overs.
Hyderabad 24-0 (3 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
White plays the first ball from Balaji to square for one. Patel chips down the track but can only get one as he mistimes his attempted big hit before White takes one from the fourth ball.
Patel then gently chips a slower delivery from Balaji back over his head and it carries all the way for a six. He cuts the last ball past point for a four as 13 runs come from that over.
Hyderabad are 24 for no loss after three overs.
18:03
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Hyderabad 11-0 (2 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Sachithra Senanayake to bowl the second over. Patel defends the first ball before getting one from the next ball. Three more singles in the over as Senanayake makes a good start giving away just four runs in his first over.
Hyderabad 11-0 (2 overs) vs Kolkata 180-4
Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Sachithra Senanayake to bowl the second over. Patel defends the first ball before getting one from the next ball. Three more singles in the over as Senanayake makes a good start giving away just four runs in his first over.
17:59
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Hyderabad 7-0 (1 over) vs Kolkata 180-4
Lakshmipathy Balaji to bowl the first over. Parthiv Patel plays it mid-on for a single. Cameron White, who is promoted to open the innings, defends the first ball before he gets a leg bye from the next ball.
He ends the over with a boundary flicking it through square leg.
Hyderabad 7-0 (1 over) vs Kolkata 180-4
Lakshmipathy Balaji to bowl the first over. Parthiv Patel plays it mid-on for a single. Cameron White, who is promoted to open the innings, defends the first ball before he gets a leg bye from the next ball.
He ends the over with a boundary flicking it through square leg.
17:44
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Kolkata 180-4 (20 overs) vs Hyderabad
The final few overs went to plan for Kolkata as they smashed 71 runs from five overs while losing two wickets. Morgan was instrumental in providing the late boost with his cracking knock of 47 from 21 balls, while Kallis played steadily before cutting loose at the end for 41 from 27 balls.
Kolkata 180-4 (20 overs) vs Hyderabad
The final few overs went to plan for Kolkata as they smashed 71 runs from five overs while losing two wickets. Morgan was instrumental in providing the late boost with his cracking knock of 47 from 21 balls, while Kallis played steadily before cutting loose at the end for 41 from 27 balls.
17:41
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Kolkata 180-4 (20 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ishant to bowl the final over. The first ball is a full toss which Yusuf Pathan hits to long-off for one. Kallis heaves the second ball over midwicket for a boundary to take his score to 39.
The third ball is a full toss which Kallis hits down the ground for just a single.
Ishant keeps it short to Pathan who pulls it to deep midwicket for one. The fifth ball is a yorker which Kallis can only block. He hits the last ball down to long-off and tries for two but is run out after a quick knock of 41 from 27 balls.
Kolkata 180-4 (20 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ishant to bowl the final over. The first ball is a full toss which Yusuf Pathan hits to long-off for one. Kallis heaves the second ball over midwicket for a boundary to take his score to 39.
The third ball is a full toss which Kallis hits down the ground for just a single.
Ishant keeps it short to Pathan who pulls it to deep midwicket for one. The fifth ball is a yorker which Kallis can only block. He hits the last ball down to long-off and tries for two but is run out after a quick knock of 41 from 27 balls.
17:34
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Kolkata 172-3 (19 overs) vs Hyderabad
Steyn to bowl his final over. He starts with a wide delivery before Morgan lofts it down the ground over long-off for a huge six followed by one.
Kallis then tries to play the big shot but gets a thick outside edge for a four. He tries another big shot but this time gets an inside edge which falls on the leg side as the two batsmen decide to steal a quick single. But Steyn is quick to get to the ball and runs out Morgan with a direct hit after a superb innings of 47 from 21 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes.
Kolkata 172-3 (19 overs) vs Hyderabad
Steyn to bowl his final over. He starts with a wide delivery before Morgan lofts it down the ground over long-off for a huge six followed by one.
Kallis then tries to play the big shot but gets a thick outside edge for a four. He tries another big shot but this time gets an inside edge which falls on the leg side as the two batsmen decide to steal a quick single. But Steyn is quick to get to the ball and runs out Morgan with a direct hit after a superb innings of 47 from 21 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes.
17:29
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Kolkata 157-2 (18 overs) vs Hyderabad
Perera replaces Mishra. Morgan hits the first ball, which is a bit slower, through point for two runs before he pulls the next one over midwicket and it bounces inside the ropes for a four.
However, he despatches the next ball, a low full toss, down the ground all the way for a huge six. Perera drops short again as he tries the slower ball and Morgan pulls it powerfully through the midwicket for a four. The England left-hander then cuts it over point for another boundary to make it 21 runs from five balls. He misses with the flick off the last ball to get one leg bye.
Perera has conceded 22 runs in that over as Sunrisers have conceded 48 runs in the last three overs.
Morgan has raced to 40 from 19 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes, while Kallis is on 29 from 20 balls.
Kolkata 157-2 (18 overs) vs Hyderabad
Perera replaces Mishra. Morgan hits the first ball, which is a bit slower, through point for two runs before he pulls the next one over midwicket and it bounces inside the ropes for a four.
However, he despatches the next ball, a low full toss, down the ground all the way for a huge six. Perera drops short again as he tries the slower ball and Morgan pulls it powerfully through the midwicket for a four. The England left-hander then cuts it over point for another boundary to make it 21 runs from five balls. He misses with the flick off the last ball to get one leg bye.
Perera has conceded 22 runs in that over as Sunrisers have conceded 48 runs in the last three overs.
Morgan has raced to 40 from 19 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes, while Kallis is on 29 from 20 balls.
17:23
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Kolkata 135-2 (17 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ishant comes back for his second spell. Kallis tries to slog the second ball but gets an inside edge on the leg side for one. Morgan steers the next to thirdman and scampers across for two runs before taking one.
Kallis ends the over with two successive boundaries, hitting it through point and cover region respectively as 13 runs come from that over.
Kolkata 135-2 (17 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ishant comes back for his second spell. Kallis tries to slog the second ball but gets an inside edge on the leg side for one. Morgan steers the next to thirdman and scampers across for two runs before taking one.
Kallis ends the over with two successive boundaries, hitting it through point and cover region respectively as 13 runs come from that over.
17:13
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Kolkata 122-2 (16 overs) vs Hyderabad
Kallis continues to take the singles. Morgan tries to reverse sweep Mishra but misses. He then lofts it down the ground for a six down the ground despite not getting to the pitch of the ball completely. He tries to sweep the next ball but gets a bottom edge that goes through the legs of the keeper for a four.
Two more singles from the last two balls as KKR reach 122 for two after 16 overs.
Kolkata 122-2 (16 overs) vs Hyderabad
Kallis continues to take the singles. Morgan tries to reverse sweep Mishra but misses. He then lofts it down the ground for a six down the ground despite not getting to the pitch of the ball completely. He tries to sweep the next ball but gets a bottom edge that goes through the legs of the keeper for a four.
Two more singles from the last two balls as KKR reach 122 for two after 16 overs.
17:11
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Kolkata 109-2 (15 overs) vs Hyderabad
Steyn comes back into the attack. Kallis plays the first ball through point for one before Morgan defends the next one and is beaten by the third ball.
Morgan has four dot balls in a row before he plays the late cut off the last delivery that goes past the keeper for a four.
Kolkata 109-2 (15 overs) vs Hyderabad
Steyn comes back into the attack. Kallis plays the first ball through point for one before Morgan defends the next one and is beaten by the third ball.
Morgan has four dot balls in a row before he plays the late cut off the last delivery that goes past the keeper for a four.
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Kolkata 104-2 (14 overs) vs Hyderabad
Reddy starts with a slower ball which Gambhir hits through the off-side for one.
Kallis smashes the next ball through extra cover for his first boundary and then takes a single.
Reddy brings it in with the angle as Gambhir looks to cart it over the leg side but misses and is bowled for a good knock of 53 from 45 balls, having hit six fours and a six.
New batsman Eoin Morgan drives the first ball past point and pushes Kallis to come for a second.
Kolkata 104-2 (14 overs) vs Hyderabad
Reddy starts with a slower ball which Gambhir hits through the off-side for one.
Kallis smashes the next ball through extra cover for his first boundary and then takes a single.
Reddy brings it in with the angle as Gambhir looks to cart it over the leg side but misses and is bowled for a good knock of 53 from 45 balls, having hit six fours and a six.
New batsman Eoin Morgan drives the first ball past point and pushes Kallis to come for a second.
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Kolkata 96-1 (13 overs) vs Hyderabad
Kallis is content to play second fiddle while Gambhir looks to get the boundaries. Perera has bowled a good tight over giving away just four singles from five balls before Kallis steers the last ball fine to get the much needed boundary for KKR.
Kolkata are 96 for one after 13 overs. Gambhir is on 52 from 43 balls and Kallis is on 12 from 11 balls.
Kolkata 96-1 (13 overs) vs Hyderabad
Kallis is content to play second fiddle while Gambhir looks to get the boundaries. Perera has bowled a good tight over giving away just four singles from five balls before Kallis steers the last ball fine to get the much needed boundary for KKR.
Kolkata are 96 for one after 13 overs. Gambhir is on 52 from 43 balls and Kallis is on 12 from 11 balls.
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Kolkata 88-1 (12 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ashish Reddy comes into the attack now, replacing Karan, who bowled a good first spell of one for 13 in two overs.
Just three singles from the first four deliveries before Gambhir strokes it for a boundary through thirdman to bring up his half-century from 39 balls.
Kolkata 88-1 (12 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ashish Reddy comes into the attack now, replacing Karan, who bowled a good first spell of one for 13 in two overs.
Just three singles from the first four deliveries before Gambhir strokes it for a boundary through thirdman to bring up his half-century from 39 balls.
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Kolkata 81-1 (11 overs) vs Hyderabad
A bowling change for Sunrisers as Perera replaces Mishra, who bowled two overs for 15 runs.
Gambhir nears loops the first ball back to the bowler as he gets the leading edge but it falls well short. He turns the next ball to the fine leg region for one. No boundaries in that over as Perera concedes just five runs.
Kolkata 81-1 (11 overs) vs Hyderabad
A bowling change for Sunrisers as Perera replaces Mishra, who bowled two overs for 15 runs.
Gambhir nears loops the first ball back to the bowler as he gets the leading edge but it falls well short. He turns the next ball to the fine leg region for one. No boundaries in that over as Perera concedes just five runs.
16:45
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Kolkata 76-1 (10 overs) vs Hyderabad
Kallis taps the first ball from Karan to the leg side for one. Gambhir plays two dot balls before he yet again slog sweeps it wide of long-on for the first six of the match.
The next ball is short and Gambhir slaps it behind point for a single.
At the halfway stage, Kolkata looking good on 76 for one with Gambhir on 43 from 33 balls and Kallis on two.
Kolkata 76-1 (10 overs) vs Hyderabad
Kallis taps the first ball from Karan to the leg side for one. Gambhir plays two dot balls before he yet again slog sweeps it wide of long-on for the first six of the match.
The next ball is short and Gambhir slaps it behind point for a single.
At the halfway stage, Kolkata looking good on 76 for one with Gambhir on 43 from 33 balls and Kallis on two.
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Kolkata 68-1 (9 overs) vs Hyderabad
Gambhir is quick to use his feet against the spinners as he comes down again to Mishra and drives him down to long-off for one. New Jacques Kallis gets off the mark immediately with a single to long-off.
Gambhir fails to find the gap from the next two balls before Mishra beats him with the googly that turns and bounces a great deal. Gambhir ends the over on a high as he heaves through midwicket for a boundary to take his score to 36.
Kolkata 68-1 (9 overs) vs Hyderabad
Gambhir is quick to use his feet against the spinners as he comes down again to Mishra and drives him down to long-off for one. New Jacques Kallis gets off the mark immediately with a single to long-off.
Gambhir fails to find the gap from the next two balls before Mishra beats him with the googly that turns and bounces a great deal. Gambhir ends the over on a high as he heaves through midwicket for a boundary to take his score to 36.
16:39
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Kolkata 62-1 (8 overs) vs Hyderabad
Another leg spinner, Karan Sharma, comes into the attack now. Bisla turns the first ball on the leg side for a single and Gambhir taps the third ball on the off-side for one.
Bisla then steps down the track but ends up chipping it straight to Vihari at deep midwicket after scoring 28 from 24 balls.
Gambhir flicks the next ball fine on the leg side for two runs and takes one from the last ball.
Kolkata 62-1 (8 overs) vs Hyderabad
Another leg spinner, Karan Sharma, comes into the attack now. Bisla turns the first ball on the leg side for a single and Gambhir taps the third ball on the off-side for one.
Bisla then steps down the track but ends up chipping it straight to Vihari at deep midwicket after scoring 28 from 24 balls.
Gambhir flicks the next ball fine on the leg side for two runs and takes one from the last ball.
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Kolkata 57-0 (7 overs) vs Hyderabad
Leg spinner Amit Misha has been called into the attack now. Bisla drives the first ball to deep midwicket for a single. Two dot balls before Gambhir chips down the track and lofts it over midwicket for a four. The next ball is chipped over the off-side for the same result as Kolkata look to attack the spinners.
Kolkata 57-0 (7 overs) vs Hyderabad
Leg spinner Amit Misha has been called into the attack now. Bisla drives the first ball to deep midwicket for a single. Two dot balls before Gambhir chips down the track and lofts it over midwicket for a four. The next ball is chipped over the off-side for the same result as Kolkata look to attack the spinners.
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Kolkata 48-0 (6 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ishant starts his second over with a wide short ball which Gambhir cuts past point for his second boundary followed by a single to the thirdman region.
Bisla is again beaten outside the off-stump as he tries to upper cut a short ball. The next ball is hit to the fielder at midwicket for another dot ball.
Hyderabad have bowled a lot of short of length deliveries to Bisla, who tries to force it through the off-side but gets an inside edge for a single.
Kolkata 48-0 (6 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ishant starts his second over with a wide short ball which Gambhir cuts past point for his second boundary followed by a single to the thirdman region.
Bisla is again beaten outside the off-stump as he tries to upper cut a short ball. The next ball is hit to the fielder at midwicket for another dot ball.
Hyderabad have bowled a lot of short of length deliveries to Bisla, who tries to force it through the off-side but gets an inside edge for a single.
16:22
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Kolkata 42-0 (5 overs) vs Hyderabad
All-rounder Thisara Perera into the attack now. Gambhir again misses out with the ball and scampers for a leg bye.
Bisla then gives himself room and drives it through the covers for a boundary. The Kolkata opener then again made room and lofted it over the off-side for another four.
An angry Perera follows that up with a quick short delivery and Bisla is content to duck under it before guided the next to thirdman for one.
Gambhir takes one from the last ball for a single to keep strike.
Kolkata 42-0 (5 overs) vs Hyderabad
All-rounder Thisara Perera into the attack now. Gambhir again misses out with the ball and scampers for a leg bye.
Bisla then gives himself room and drives it through the covers for a boundary. The Kolkata opener then again made room and lofted it over the off-side for another four.
An angry Perera follows that up with a quick short delivery and Bisla is content to duck under it before guided the next to thirdman for one.
Gambhir takes one from the last ball for a single to keep strike.
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Kolkata 31-0 (4 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ishant Sharma into the attack, replacing Vihari who went for 15 runs in his first over.
Gambhir goes down the track straightaway but gets an inside edge for two runs to the fine leg region. The next ball is a bit short and Gambhir is forced to defend it.
Gambhir tries to pull the next delivery but fails to connect as it hits his body for a single on the off-side. Ishant then gets one to go straight beating Bisla outside the off-stump, who then comes down the track and lofts it over mid-on for a four. The last ball again beats Bisla outside the off-stump.
Kolkata are 31 for no loss after four overs. Gambhir is on 13 from 10 balls and Bisla on 16 from 14 balls.
Kolkata 31-0 (4 overs) vs Hyderabad
Ishant Sharma into the attack, replacing Vihari who went for 15 runs in his first over.
Gambhir goes down the track straightaway but gets an inside edge for two runs to the fine leg region. The next ball is a bit short and Gambhir is forced to defend it.
Gambhir tries to pull the next delivery but fails to connect as it hits his body for a single on the off-side. Ishant then gets one to go straight beating Bisla outside the off-stump, who then comes down the track and lofts it over mid-on for a four. The last ball again beats Bisla outside the off-stump.
Kolkata are 31 for no loss after four overs. Gambhir is on 13 from 10 balls and Bisla on 16 from 14 balls.
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Kolkata 24-0 (3 overs) vs Hyderabad
Bisla turns Steyn on the leg side for one. Gambhir chips the next over the off-side for three runs before Bisla steers it to thirdman for a single.
Gambhir takes one from the last ball to retain strike as Steyn bowls another tidy over.
Kolkata 24-0 (3 overs) vs Hyderabad
Bisla turns Steyn on the leg side for one. Gambhir chips the next over the off-side for three runs before Bisla steers it to thirdman for a single.
Gambhir takes one from the last ball to retain strike as Steyn bowls another tidy over.
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Kolkata 18-0 (2 overs) vs Hyderabad
Off-spinner Hanuma Vihari to bowl the second over and he will start from round the wicket.
Bisla sweeps the first ball through square leg for a four and then charges down the wicket and lofts it through midwicket to make it two fours in a row.
The third ball goes straight on hitting Bisla on the pads who tries to play it across the line on the leg side. That struck the batsman right in front of middle stump but maybe it pitched just outside the leg stump.
Gambhir slaps the fourth delivery through the covers for two as a wild throw helps him get an extra run. He slog sweeps the next ball through midwicket for the third boundary of the over.
15 runs from Vihari's first over as Kolkata are off to a flier.
Kolkata 18-0 (2 overs) vs Hyderabad
Off-spinner Hanuma Vihari to bowl the second over and he will start from round the wicket.
Bisla sweeps the first ball through square leg for a four and then charges down the wicket and lofts it through midwicket to make it two fours in a row.
The third ball goes straight on hitting Bisla on the pads who tries to play it across the line on the leg side. That struck the batsman right in front of middle stump but maybe it pitched just outside the leg stump.
Gambhir slaps the fourth delivery through the covers for two as a wild throw helps him get an extra run. He slog sweeps the next ball through midwicket for the third boundary of the over.
15 runs from Vihari's first over as Kolkata are off to a flier.
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Kolkata 3-0 (1 over) vs Hyderabad
Dale Steyn is on the mark right from the start as Bisla defends the first ball before he is beaten off the second, which is clocked at 145kph as it moves away and beats the bat.
Bisla gets firmly behind the third ball and defends it on the off-side. The right-hander charges down the track off the fourth ball but gets a thick inside edge for a single.
Gambhir is off the mark from the first delivery as he steers it to thirdman for one and Bisla takes one from the last ball.
Kolkata 3-0 (1 over) vs Hyderabad
Dale Steyn is on the mark right from the start as Bisla defends the first ball before he is beaten off the second, which is clocked at 145kph as it moves away and beats the bat.
Bisla gets firmly behind the third ball and defends it on the off-side. The right-hander charges down the track off the fourth ball but gets a thick inside edge for a single.
Gambhir is off the mark from the first delivery as he steers it to thirdman for one and Bisla takes one from the last ball.
16:00
Kolkata have once again opted to keep out their premier pace bowler in Brett Lee, while wicketkeeper-batsman Brendon McCullum also fails to make the cut.
Gautam Gambhir will open the batting with the struggling Manvinder Bisla, who has struggled for runs in his tournament so far.
And bowling the first over for Hyderabad will be the world's best fast bowler in Dale Steyn.
Gautam Gambhir will open the batting with the struggling Manvinder Bisla, who has struggled for runs in his tournament so far.
And bowling the first over for Hyderabad will be the world's best fast bowler in Dale Steyn.
15:34
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has won the toss and elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.
Kolkata made a change to their team bringing in Sri Lankan mystery spinner Sachithra Senanayake in place of Ryan McLaren.
Hyderabad also made one change to their team with Karan Sharma replacing Anand Rajan.
Kolkata made a change to their team bringing in Sri Lankan mystery spinner Sachithra Senanayake in place of Ryan McLaren.
Hyderabad also made one change to their team with Karan Sharma replacing Anand Rajan.
15:30
Kolkata Knight Riders will be seeking to return to winning ways at home following two consecutive away defeats when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 17th match of the Pepsi Indian Premier League in Kolkata on Sunday.
Defending champions Kolkata began their campaign on a winning note against Delhi Daredevils but were beaten by Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next two matches.
Hyderabad have so far have punched over their weight as they have managed to beat Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore (in Hyderabad) and Delhi Daredevils.
Defending champions Kolkata began their campaign on a winning note against Delhi Daredevils but were beaten by Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next two matches.
Hyderabad have so far have punched over their weight as they have managed to beat Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore (in Hyderabad) and Delhi Daredevils.
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