Karthik, Raina put Gujarat Lions in control

May 08, 2016 22:53

Gujarat 103-2 (12 ovs) vs Kolkata 158-4 | Scorecard

Morkel, who has bowled two expensive overs, is called back into the attack with KKR trying to test Raina with a few short balls.

The left-hander is wary of the situation and is content to defend everything coming his way while Karthik takes charge of the situation.

A good ove from Morkel, giving away just four runs in his third over.

Karthik continues his positive approach and also enjoys some luck. He looks to pull a short ball from Yadav but gets a top edge which goes over the fine leg fence for a six.

Two singles before Karthik comes down the track and drives Yadav through the off-side for two more runs.

Gujarat in complete control as they reach 103 for two in 12 overs, needing 56 runs from eight overs for victory at an asking rate of seven with eight wickets still in hand.

Karthik has been influential in putting Gujarat in the position of dominance, hitting a quickfire 30 from 16 balls, while Raina has made 12 from 14 balls.

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