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23:24 PBKS chase down highest T20 total
PBKS 262-2 (18.4 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Ramandeep delivers the ball, but Shashank Singh continues his onslaught by slamming another huge six, showcasing his dominance with the bat. He then calmly powers one towards midwicket for a single, rotating the strike effectively.
Bairstow follows suit, cutting the ball to point for a single, ensuring the scoreboard keeps ticking. Shashank takes advantage of a full toss and plays it to cover for another single, showing maturity in his approach.
With these runs, PBKS successfully completes the greatest-ever T20 chase!
Shashank Singh has certainly made a habit of finishing some truly fascinating games, and this record chase is yet another testament to his exceptional batting prowess and ability to perform under pressure.
Scoring runs when they matter the most, Shashank has emerged as a key player in completing remarkable victories for his team.
This record chase will be remembered as a remarkable feat in cricket history, showcasing the determination and skill of the PBKS team.
23:17 Punjab in control
PBKS 253-2 (18 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Harshit Rana continues with the ball for KKR. Bairstow opens the over by swinging one to point for a single, keeping the strike rotating. Rana then delivers a slower-ball bumper wide of the stumps, resulting in a wide being called.
Shashank Singh, not one to miss out on opportunities, smashes a huge six to bring up his fifty in style, displaying his incredible batting prowess. His innings has been nothing short of spectacular, scoring 55 runs off just 23 balls! To add to the onslaught, Shashank follows it up with four more runs, proving to be unstoppable.
After that magnificent display, Shashank calmly adds a single to the total. Bairstow then takes over, slamming the ball over the bowler's head for another six, further consolidating PBKS's position.
The over concludes with a whopping 25 runs coming off it, as PBKS reaches 253-2 after 18 overs, needing just 9 runs from the remaining 12 balls to seal the victory.
23:09 Punjab need 34 from 18 balls
PBKS 228-2 (17 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Chameera is brought into the attack for KKR. Shashank Singh starts the over by hitting one straight to the fielder, but he quickly makes amends by slamming a six, showcasing his power-hitting ability.
However, Chameera responds with a wide yorker that beats Shashank. Unfazed, Shashank regains his composure and smashes another six, continuing his aggressive batting display. Despite swinging and missing at the next delivery, Shashank finishes the over in style by hammering the last ball for another six!
The over yields a whopping 18 runs, as PBKS surges to 228-2 after 17 overs. With just 34 runs needed from the remaining 18 balls and two well-set batters at the crease, PBKS is in a commanding position as they close in on the target.
23:02 Bairstow smashes 45-ball 100
PBKS 210-2 (16 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Harshit Rana takes the ball for KKR, but Shashank Singh wastes no time in welcoming him with a boundary, maintaining his aggressive approach. He follows it up with a single to rotate the strike, keeping the momentum going for PBKS. Bairstow swings and misses at the next delivery, but he manages to cut the following one towards point for a single.
Shashank continues to contribute with another single, ensuring the scoreboard keeps ticking. Bairstow then pumps one towards deep cover, and although it's a chance for a catch, it's dropped, allowing him to reach his century in just 45 runs! Bairstow's remarkable innings sees him bring up his hundred.
The over concludes with 9 runs coming off it, as PBKS reaches 210-2 after 16 overs.
With 52 runs needed from the remaining 24 balls, PBKS is well positioned for victory, with Bairstow's century leading the charge.
22:54 200 comes up for Punjab
PBKS 201-2 (15 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Varun Chakravarthy returns to the attack for KKR. Shashank Singh wastes no time in making his presence felt, smashing back-to-back sixes to announce his arrival. He then guides one towards backward leg for a couple, displaying his ability to find the gaps.
Shashank continues his aggressive approach, cutting one towards midwicket for a single. Bairstow, not to be left behind, adds a single of his own to keep the scoreboard ticking. Shashank concludes the over by playing one over the bowler's head for another single.
The over proves to be fruitful for PBKS as they accumulate 17 runs from it, taking their total to 196-2 after 14 overs. With Shashank looking in fine form, PBKS remains well on track in their pursuit of the target set by KKR.
As the match enters its decisive phase, PBKS finds themselves needing 66 runs from the last six overs to secure victory.
Sunil Narine, bowling his final over, aims to tighten the screws on the opposition. Gives away just 5! Excellent bowling. Punjab are 201-2 after 15 overs.
22:45 Narine strikes; Rilee departs for 26
PBKS 179-2 (13 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Sunil Narine returns to the attack for KKR. Bairstow continues his aggressive approach, slamming a boundary to start the over. He then cuts one to point for a single, rotating the strike effectively.
However, the next delivery sees Rilee Rossouw miscuing his shot, and the ball loops tamely to mid-off, where Shreyas Iyer takes a comfortable catch. Rossouw departs for a quickfire 26 off just 16 balls, providing KKR with a crucial breakthrough.
Shashank Singh strides in as the new batter for PBKS, facing Sunil Narine. He starts cautiously, sending the first delivery back to the bowler. Despite being beaten on the next delivery, Shashank manages to get off the mark with a single towards the end of the over.
However, it's not all smooth sailing for PBKS as they lose Rilee Rossouw's wicket in the over. The over concludes with 6 runs and a crucial wicket coming off it.
After 13 overs, PBKS stands at 179-2, still in a strong position but needing to maintain momentum in their chase.
22:41 Bairstow on fire; Punjab in control
PBKS 173-1 (12 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Varun Chakravarthy returns to the attack for KKR. Rilee Rossouw starts the over by calmly guiding the ball towards long off for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Bairstow faces a couple of deliveries but is beaten on both occasions.
However, he doesn't let that faze him as he regains his composure and slams a massive six, announcing his intentions loud and clear. Bairstow follows it up with a boundary, showcasing his class with his elegant strokeplay.
To cap off an eventful over, Bairstow smashes another six, adding 17 runs to PBKS's total. After 11 overs, Punjab needs 113 runs from 54 balls, and Bairstow's aggressive batting has kept them in the game.
As the match reaches its halfway point, PBKS find themselves almost exactly halfway to their target.
Varun Chakravarthy returns to the attack for KKR. Rilee Rossouw starts the over by calmly guiding the ball towards long off for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Bairstow faces a couple of deliveries but is beaten on both occasions.
However, he doesn't let that faze him as he regains his composure and slams a massive six, announcing his intentions loud and clear. Bairstow follows it up with a boundary, showcasing his class with his elegant strokeplay.
To cap off an eventful over, Bairstow smashes another six, adding 17 runs to PBKS's total. After 11 overs, Punjab needs 113 runs from 54 balls, and Bairstow's aggressive batting has kept them in the game.
Russell persists with his bowling, but he starts the over with an overstep, resulting in a no ball being called. Rilee Rossouw capitalizes on the free hit, slamming a massive six to add insult to injury. As Russell attempts to adjust, he slips, and a wide ball is called.
Despite the slippery conditions, Rossouw manages to dig out the next delivery, sending it down to long-on for a single. Bairstow, not one to be left behind, unleashes his power with back-to-back huge sixes! The over already yields 21 runs, and the onslaught continues.
Bairstow then calmly collects a comfortable two, showcasing his ability to rotate the strike effectively. He follows it up with a single towards third man, concluding the over with 24 runs scored off it.
After 12 overs, PBKS surges to 173-1, firmly in control of the chase with Bairstow leading the charge.
22:29 Bairstow brings up his fifty
PBKS 132-1 (10 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Varun Chakravarthy is introduced into the attack for KKR. Rilee Rossouw starts the over by playing towards backward point and manages to pick up a couple of runs. He then cuts one towards long on for a single, rotating the strike effectively. Bairstow follows suit with a single of his own.
Rilee continues to keep the scoreboard ticking with another single, while Bairstow showcases his power-hitting once again by slamming a huge six! His fifty comes up in just 23 balls, a remarkable achievement. The over concludes with a single, adding 12 runs to PBKS's total.
After 9 overs, Punjab's score stands at 120-1, with a required run rate of 13 runs per over.
Russell is brought into the attack for KKR. Bairstow opens the over by cutting the ball towards short third man, but he finds the fielder and doesn't manage to score. However, he quickly makes amends by cutting the next delivery for a boundary.
Bairstow backs it up with a single, allowing Rilee Rossouw to showcase his power-hitting skills once again as he slams a six! Shreyas saves a few runs for KKR, preventing what could have been more boundaries. Rilee then adds just one run to the total, concluding the over with a dot ball.
The over yields 12 runs, taking PBKS to 132-1 after 10 overs. With 130 runs needed from 60 balls, the match is finely poised, and both teams are in contention.
22:19 100 comes up for Punjab Kings
PBKS 108-1 (8 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Rilee Rossouw steps in as the new batter for PBKS. Bairstow faces the first delivery but is beaten by the bowler's delivery. He manages to push the next ball to point for a single, rotating the strike. Rilee adopts a cautious approach for the remainder of the over, opting to defend each delivery.
Harshit Rana returns to the attack for KKR. Bairstow starts the over by cutting the ball towards backward point but fails to find the gap, resulting in no run. However, he quickly makes amends by hammering the next delivery into the stands for a massive six!
Bairstow follows it up with a single, ensuring he retains the strike. Rilee Rossouw announces his presence with authority by getting off the mark with a boundary, despite Russell's attempt to stop it. Harshit Rana then tries a slower ball, but Shreyas misfields, allowing Rilee to pick up two runs.
The over concludes with a single, adding 14 runs to PBKS's total. After 8 overs, PBKS stands at 108-1, maintaining a steady run rate in their chase of KKR's target.
22:11 Prabhsimran departs after scoring 54
PBKS 93-1 (6 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Anukul Roy continues his spell, but Bairstow continues his onslaught! He begins the over with a boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent. Bairstow doesn't stop there as he follows it up with a massive six, keeping the pressure on the KKR bowlers. It's back-to-back boundaries for him, as he asserts his dominance with another boundary.
Just when it seems like Bairstow is unstoppable, there's a chance for a run-out! Prabhsimran finds himself in trouble, but excellent fielding from Narine ensures he's not in the frame, and Prabhsimran survives.
However, Prabhsimran's blistering innings comes to an end as he departs for a stunning 54 off just 20 balls.
An eventful over sees 24 runs scored and a crucial wicket taken. With 169 runs needed from 84 balls, it's time for the strategic timeout, as both teams regroup and strategise for the remainder of the innings.
22:05 18-ball half century for Prabhsimran!
PBKS 69-0 (5 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Sunil Narine is entrusted with the ball, but Prabhsimran welcomes him with a boundary, continuing Punjab's aggressive start. Not stopping there, he follows it up with a massive six, reaching his fifty in remarkable fashion in just 18 balls! His jubilation is evident as he jumps in celebration.
However, the next delivery sees him mistiming a shot towards backward point, resulting in no run. Prabhsimran manages to pick up a single towards the leg side. Bairstow defends the last ball of the over but sneaks a single to retain the strike.
After 5 overs, Punjab maintains a strong position at 69-0, demonstrating their intent to chase down the target set by KKR
22:00 Punjab off to a strong start in chase
PBKS 57-0 (4 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Chameera continues, but Prabhsimran greets him with a resounding six, displaying his aggressive intent once again. He follows it up with an attempt to play towards cover, but fails to find the gap, resulting in no run. Prabhsimran then showcases his class by lofting one over cover for a boundary! Chameera tries a slower ball, but Prabhsimran is unfazed as he dispatches it over the boundary for another six! The momentum continues as Prabhsimran flicks one towards the leg side, hustling for a couple of runs.
There's a swing and a miss, but the bowler's delivery is deemed wide. Prabhsimran concludes the over with yet another boundary, adding 23 runs to PBKS's total off the over.
After 3 overs, Punjab finds themselves at 45-0, needing 217 runs from 102 balls to secure victo
Anukul Roy is introduced into the attack by KKR. Bairstow starts the over by cutting the ball to cover, but he fails to find the gap, resulting in no run. However, he quickly makes amends by slamming a boundary, showcasing his batting prowess. Bairstow follows it up with a single, bringing up Punjab's 50 runs on the scoreboard.
Prabhsimran then takes to the air, but fortunately for him, the ball lands safely between the fielders, allowing him to pick up two runs. He then adds a single to the tally, concluding the over with 12 runs scored. After 4 overs, Punjab's score stands at 57-0, as they continue their pursuit of the target set by KKR.
21:52 Strong start for Punjab in chase after KKR's onslaught
PBKS 22-0 (2 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Prabhsimran Singh has taken the place of Arshdeep Singh, partnering with the returning Jonny Bairstow for tonight's opening for PBKS.
It's Dushmantha Chameera's first start for KKR, and he begins with a short delivery that catches Prabhsimran off guard, striking him around the ribs. Prabhsimran manages to get off the mark with a legbye, while Bairstow also opens his account with a single. Prabhsimran then guides one towards the leg side for another single. Bairstow follows it up with a boundary, showcasing his intent early on. The over concludes with a single and a dot ball, with 8 runs coming off it.
After the first over, PBKS stands at 8-0.
Harshit Rana takes the ball from the other end, and Bairstow's shot finds the fielder, resulting in no run. A delivery heading down the leg side earns PBKS a legbye. Prabhsimran showcases his batting prowess with a powerful whip to the leg side, clearing the boundary for a six! However, Bairstow's attempt to power one to cover finds the fielder again, resulting in no run. Prabhsimran continues his aggressive approach, smoking another delivery away for a magnificent six! The over concludes with a single, adding 14 runs to PBKS's total off the over.
After 2 overs, PBKS reaches 22-0, with 240 runs needed from 108 balls.
21:42 KKR set 262-run target for PBKS
KKR 261-6 (20 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
KKR's historic innings at Eden Gardens saw them set a record-breaking total, the highest ever at the venue and the seventh-highest in IPL history.
This season has been marked by high-scoring matches, evident from the fact that all of the top seven highest scores in IPL history have occurred this year.
Phil Salt and Sunil Narine were the architects of tonight's onslaught. With a mammoth total of 261 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, KKR has undoubtedly showcased their batting dominance in grand style.
21:25 KKR set 262-run target for PBKS
KKR 261-6 (20 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Harshal takes the responsibility of bowling the final over. Rinku greets him with a boundary, aiming to give KKR a strong finish. However, his aggression leads to his dismissal, departing for 5 off 4 balls. Ramandeep steps in as the new batter and wastes no time, hitting a six to keep the momentum going for KKR. Despite a couple of swings and misses, he manages to squeeze a single.
In the midst of the chaos, there's an appeal for a run-out, but the batter seems to have made it home safely. A slower delivery from Harshal results in a wide being called. Another swing and a miss from Ramandeep, followed by a desperate attempt for a run, which ends in Venky being run out. However, upon review, it's determined that it wasn't a wide, reversing the decision.
With Venky departing for a well-played 39 off 23 balls, KKR concludes their innings with a total of 261-6.
21:16 Arshdeep removes Shreyas for 28
KKR 249-4 (19 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Arshdeep takes the ball for the penultimate over. Venky welcomes him with a massive six, continuing KKR's aggressive batting display. He follows it up with a quick single to rotate the strike. However, Shreyas attempts a big shot but mistimes it, and the ball goes straight into the hands of Rabada.
Shreyas departs after a quickfire 28 off just 10 balls, providing DC with a crucial breakthrough.
Rinku Singh strides in as the new batter for KKR. He faces his first delivery and is beaten by the bowler's delivery. However, he manages to get off the mark by playing the next ball towards long off for a single. Venky, on the other end, adds another single to the total.
The over concludes with 10 runs and a wicket, with KKR reaching 249-4 after 19 overs.
21:11 Shreyas slams Curran for 24
KKR 239-3 (18 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Rabada returns to the attack for DC. Shreyas starts the over by cutting the ball to point for a single, followed by Venky grabbing a couple of runs. Venky then unleashes a boundary, adding valuable runs to KKR's total. Two more singles are taken to wrap up the over, resulting in 9 runs coming off it. After 17 overs, KKR stands at 215-3.
Curran comes back into the attack for DC. Shreyas picks up a single off the first ball, and Venky follows suit with a powerful shot to long off for another single. Then, Shreyas takes charge, smashing a huge six followed by a boundary. He continues his onslaught with another massive six into the crowd!
The over concludes with six more runs off the last ball, totaling 24 runs scored. After 18 overs, KKR's score rockets to 239-3.
21:02 Arshdeep dismisses Russell for 24
KKR 206-3 (16 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Arshdeep returns to the attack, but starts with a wide delivery, giving KKR an extra run. Russell wastes no time and sends the next ball soaring over the bowler's head for a massive six! Arshdeep attempts to adjust his line with a full and wide delivery, but it's too wide again and called a wide. Another wide follows, adding more to KKR's total. Then, there's an edge off Russell's bat, and despite Jitesh's diving effort to stop it, the ball races to the boundary for four.
In an attempt to repeat the big hits, Russell skies the next delivery, but Harshal keeps his composure and takes the catch calmly. Russell departs, having scored 24 off just 12 balls.
Shreyas Iyer steps in as the new batter for KKR. He gets off the mark with a well-run couple, showcasing his ability to rotate the strike. Venky also contributes with a single to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, the over concludes with a dot ball.
Despite the loss of a wicket, KKR manages to score 16 runs off the over, reaching a total of 206-3 after 16 overs.
20:53 Russell, Iyer rally KKR
KKR 190-2 (15 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
After the second strategic timeout, Chahar takes the ball for his final over. Venky nudges one towards the off side for no run before confidently dispatching the next delivery to the boundary. He follows it up with a single and two more singles are added to the tally. Chahar finishes the over with a dot ball.
Seven runs come off it, taking KKR to 176-2 after 14 overs.
Harpreet Brar returns to the attack. Venky starts the over by playing towards long on for a single, followed by a dot ball as the fielder at point stops the ball. Russell takes advantage of a short ball, unleashing a mighty six into the stands. He defends the next delivery before mistiming a shot for a single. Venky finishes the over with another boundary, hammering it down the ground for a six!
Fourteen runs come off the over, and after 15 overs, KKR's score stands at 190-2.
20:44 Sam removes Salt for 75; KKR 2 down
KKR 169-2 (13 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
In the bowling attack now is Harpreet Brar, with his left-arm spin. Salt executes a sweep for a single, while Venky opts to advance down the pitch, managing to secure a couple despite a slight mis-hit that sends the ball airborne. Another single is added as Venky directs the ball towards long off. Salt follows up with a cut shot for a single, and Venky returns the next delivery back to the bowler.
The over concludes with 7 runs scored. After 12 overs, KKR's score stands at 151-1.
Curran makes his return to the bowling attack, and Salt wastes no time, smashing a powerful six! And another! It's back-to-back sixes for Salt! But Curran responds with a straighter, fuller delivery, and the stumps are sent flying! Curran has the last laugh as Salt departs, having scored a blistering 75 off just 37 balls.
Russell strides in as the new batter, greeted by a thunderous roar from the crowd. He starts by pushing the ball back for no run, then follows it up with a boundary, showcasing his power from the get-go! Despite a well-executed yorker, Russell manages to get a couple of runs.
The over yields 18 runs and a wicket, with KKR reaching 169-2 after 13 overs.
20:40 Chahar strikes; Narine departs for 71
KKR 144-1 (11 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Harshal Patel returns to the attack, but Narine welcomes him with a boundary to maintain KKR's momentum. However, he fails to connect with the next delivery.
Harshal delivers a slower one, but Narine reads it well and smashes a massive six, forcing a change of the ball. Despite the change, Narine continues his onslaught, backing it up with a single. Harshal's next delivery is also dispatched for a huge six.
However, Harshal errs with a wide delivery, resulting in a no-ball. Although the subsequent free hit doesn't yield any more runs, Salt manages to collect a single.
Chahar is reintroduced into the attack, and Salt starts with a single. But Narine, attempting another big hit, skies the ball, presenting a straightforward catch to Bairstow, who takes it comfortably. Narine departs after a blistering innings of 71 off just 32 balls, providing the much-needed breakthrough for the bowling side.
Venkatesh Iyer is promoted to No. 3 in the batting order, but he starts his innings by getting beaten by a good delivery. However, he quickly finds his rhythm and gets off the mark with a boundary.
A leg-bye is also called, adding to KKR's total. Salt ends the over with a single, consolidating the team's position.
A total of 7 runs and a wicket come off the over, with KKR reaching 144-1 after 11 overs. Despite losing Narine's wicket, they continue to score briskly.
20:24 Narine survives; Salt brings up his 50
KKR 118-0 (9 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Chahar continues his spell, but Narine welcomes him with authority, smashing a six to assert his dominance. However, Chahar's persistence pays off as he appeals for an lbw against Narine, and after a long deliberation, Narine decides to review the decision. The review proves crucial as the ball is shown to be going over the leg stump, and Narine survives the scare.
Undeterred by the close call, Narine manages to jab the ball towards long on for a single. Meanwhile, Salt reaches his fifty in just 25 balls with a boundary, showcasing his aggressive batting display. He follows it up with a couple of runs before swinging and missing at the next delivery.
A total of 13 runs come off the over, maintaining KKR's strong position at 118-0 after 9 overs.
20:17 23-ball fifty for Narine!
KKR 105-0 (8 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
With spin introduced into the attack, Rahul Chahar takes on the responsibility of providing the breakthrough. Narine starts the over by pushing the ball to point for no run, but the next delivery meets a different fate as Salt dispatches it to the boundary.
Attempting a reverse sweep, Narine misses the ball completely, but he manages to get a single off the next delivery. Salt receives another life as Rabada drops a catch, marking the third drop of the night. Rabada, positioned at backward point, is the unfortunate fielder this time.
The over concludes with a single, adding 7 runs to KKR's total. At the end of 7 overs, KKR stands at 83-0, continuing their strong start.
Rabada returns to the attack but starts with back-to-back wides, giving KKR an early advantage. Despite the erratic start, Narine swings wildly and misses the next delivery.
Narine then manages to find the gap, hitting a boundary just wide of the diving deep point fielder. With another boundary, he reaches his fifty in just 23 balls, showcasing his dominance at the crease. He follows it up with a single to rotate the strike.
Salt, not to be outdone, gets into his rhythm and ends the over with a boundary and a massive six, further boosting KKR's score.
A total of 22 runs come off the over, taking KKR's total to 105-0 after 8 overs. The opening pair's relentless onslaught continues, putting immense pressure on the bowling side.
20:04 Curran drops Phil Salt
KKR 76-0 (6 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Curran returns to the attack, hoping to stem the flow of runs and provide his team with a breakthrough. However, Salt continues his aggressive approach, missing the first delivery but slamming the next one for a boundary.
Despite Curran's efforts, Salt manages to add a single towards point. Curran attempts a yorker to Narine, who squeezes out a single. Salt remains undeterred, slapping a short ball away to deep midwicket for another single.
Narine ends the over with yet another boundary, maintaining KKR's momentum.
A total of 11 runs come off the over, taking KKR's score to 70-0 after 5 overs. The pressure is mounting on the bowling side as the opening pair continues their onslaught.
As the humidity takes its toll, a quick drinks break is called. Arshdeep takes the ball for the last over of the powerplay, hoping to make an impact. However, Salt continues his aggressive batting display, treating him as he has treated the other bowlers, with a boundary.
Arshdeep responds well with a good comeback, delivering a yorker and three consecutive dot balls, applying pressure on Salt. However, Salt gets a reprieve as he's dropped by Curran, giving him a life on 34 runs.
Despite the missed chance, Arshdeep manages to concede only a single off the last ball of the over.
A total of 6 runs come off the over, concluding the powerplay with KKR at 76-0.
19:54 KKR off to blazing start! 50 up in 4 overs
KKR 59-0 (4 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Rabada is introduced into the attack, and Narine flicks the ball towards midwicket for a single. Salt greets Rabada with authority, smashing a boundary, showcasing his relentless approach against any bowler. A wide delivery down the leg side adds to KKR's tally. Despite Rabada's attempted yorker, Salt manages to collect a single.
Narine finds his rhythm and joins the party by slamming a boundary. He follows it up with a massive six, further boosting KKR's score. The over concludes with another boundary from Narine's bat.
A total of 21 runs come off the over, propelling KKR to 59-0 after 4 overs.
19:48 Harshal gets hammered for 18 runs
KKR 38-0 (3 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Harshal Patel enters the attack, and Salt manages to chip the ball for a single, despite a miscue. Narine gets a lifeline as he's dropped at backward point by Harpreet Brar. However, Salt further punishes the missed opportunity by slamming a six, capitalising on a full toss delivery. He follows it up with a boundary, continuing to put pressure on the bowling side.
Salt's aggression persists as he launches another six into the crowd, further boosting KKR's score. The over concludes with a dot ball.
At the end of the third over, KKR's score reaches 38-0, with 18 runs coming off the over.
19:42 KKR off to a cautious start
KKR 20-0 (2 Ovs) vs PBKS | Scorecard
Sam Curran leads his team onto the field, with KKR's opening duo, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, following closely behind. Curran takes up the responsibility of opening the bowling.
Salt, positioned to face the first delivery, plays it towards midwicket for no run. The ball goes in the air but lands safely, just short of the fielder, allowing Salt to scamper through for a single. With only one run conceded, the slip fielder is repositioned.
Sunil Narine, the man in form, wastes no time making his mark, smashing a boundary off the first ball he faces. However, he misses the next delivery as it sails over the stumps. Narine swings and misses again at the following ball. Managing to connect with the last delivery of the over, Narine collects a couple of runs.
After the initial over, KKR's score stands at 7-0.
Arshdeep takes up the bowling duties from the other end, with a slip in place for Salt. He begins with two dot balls, applying pressure on the batsmen. Salt manages to break the deadlock by driving one wide of mid-off for a single.
Narine, in his signature aggressive style, launches a massive six into the stands, delighting the crowd. A wide delivery down the leg side is called, followed by two consecutive wides, giving away easy runs. Narine capitalises on the loose deliveries, hitting a one-bounce four. However, he fails to connect with the last ball of the over, swinging and missing.
At the end of the second over, KKR's score jumps to 20-0, with 13 runs coming off the over.
19:11 Here are the Playing XIs
Teams:
Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Dushmantha Chameera, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
Impatc Subs: Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran(c), Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary
19:05 Punjab win toss; elect to field first vs KKR
Shikhar Dhawan remains unfit, and Sam Curran maintains his leadership role. Winning the toss, Curran decides to bowl first.
Curran expressed the team's excitement about playing at Eden Gardens. He announced the change in the lineup, with Liam Livingstone making way for Bairstow.
Emphasising the importance of a strong batting performance, Curran highlighted the need for the team to bat aggressively at the top order.
Shreyas expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance this season, noting that each player has risen to the occasion and delivered under pressure.
He acknowledged Starc's injury from the previous game, leading to Dushmantha Chameera's inclusion in the lineup.
18:54 Pitch report
Kolkata pitch sizzles!
Hot and bouncy with high-scoring potential. Expect swing early, advantage to KKR spinners.
Chase might be the call despite heat.
18:19 KKR bowlers face test against Punjab Kings
Hello and welcome to the coverage of the IPL match between KKR and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Friday.
KKR bowlers face a test against inconsistent Punjab Kings.
KKR's batting has been strong with a top-order leading the way, while Punjab has struggled with their openers.
KKR needs pace spearhead Mitchell Starc to find his form to support spinners Narine and Chakravarthy. Punjab relies on youngsters Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma for power-hitting and hopes for the return of injured skipper Shikhar Dhawan.
his match pits KKR's strong batting against Punjab's bowling attack, with both sides needing a turnaround.
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