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KKR vs RR Live Commentary
Match 53, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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KKR
206/4 (20.0)
206/4 (20.0)Match 53Match EndedKolkata beat Rajasthan by 1 run
RR205/8 (20.0)
RR205/8 (20.0)
Kolkata beat Rajasthan by 1 run
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Commentary
19.6
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Vaibhav Arora to Shubham DubeyOUT! RUN OUT! WHAT A DRAMATIC END TO THIS HEART-STOPPING CLASH IN KOLKATA! A precise yorker on the stumps from around the stumps Shubham Dubey clears the front leg and carves it out to the mid off region. The batters charge for the first run and they turn back around for the second but the fielder from long off is quick to run towards the ball. It is Rinku Singh who hares forward and collects the ball. The throw is released flat and perfectly towards the bowler. Vaibhav Arora collects the ball around his waist height and breaks the stumpswith Archer out by a country mile. KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS WIN BY 1 RUN!
19.5
6
Vaibhav Arora to Shubham DubeySIX! WHAT A STRIKE! A full toss now from Vaibhav on the stumps Shubham Dubey stands deep in the crease picks the ball perfectly finds the middle of the batand sails it downtown over the long off fence for a cracking six. 3 NEEDED OFF 1 NOW!
19.4
4
Vaibhav Arora to Shubham DubeyFOUR! OH SHUBHAM DUBEY! Searches for the yorker does Vaibhav and misses ending up offering a full ball on middle and leg Shubham Dubey swipes across the line and the ball goes off the inner half of the bat. Races away to the deep square leg fencewhere it beats Andre Russell's slide to his right. Goes into the fence for a boundary. 9 NEEDED OFF 2 NOW! GAME ON!
19.3
6
Vaibhav Arora to Shubham DubeySIX! NOT OVER YET! Slower short delivery around offShubham Dubey waits for it and gets the ball at a comfortable height. Shapes up to pull and deposits it behind deep square leg for a six. 13 needed off 3 now.
19.2
1
Vaibhav Arora to Jofra ArcherToo full and outside off. Archer opens the bat face and squeezes it to short third. They rush through for a single.
19.1
2
Vaibhav Arora to Jofra ArcherOh Rinku has been a live-wire in the field today! That was traveling at knots towards the boundary! Into the slot on off Jofra Archer spanks it to deep cover and Rinku Singh covers good ground to his right. Times his slide perfectly and intercepts the ball. Just two runs taken. A seriousserious piece of fielding this from Rinku. Gets an applause from DJ Bravo in the dugout.
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Over 19
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18.6
1
Andre Russell to Jofra ArcherCannons another full toss at the stumps Jofra Archer again inside edges it onto the pads and the ball keeps rolling beside the stump. Archer calls for a single and Andre Russell rushes towards the ball and tries to kick it back into the stumps at the striker's end but misses. Dubey meanwhilegets home. 22 needed for RR in the last over then.
18.5
2
Andre Russell to Jofra ArcherSpears in a full toss on the padsJofra Archer swings hard but only manages to inside edge onto the pad. The ball rolls through the square leg region and the batters complete the second run.
18.4
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Andre Russell to Jofra ArcherFOUR! CRACKED AWAY! Goes in search of a yorker but serves a full ball on offJofra Archer takes the full ball on and smashes it past cover for a boundary.
18.3
1
Andre Russell to Shubham DubeyAn attempted yorker around offShubham Dubey shovels it out to deep cover for just one. Ramandeep almost overruns but makes quick amends to stop it one-handed.
18.2
2
Andre Russell to Shubham DubeyGoes fuller and around off Shubham Dubey carves it to the right of long offbut Rinku Singh charges towards the ball and makes a fine stop to his right. Saves a certain boundary. Just two taken.
18.1
1
Andre Russell to Jofra ArcherFires in a low full toss on middle and leg Jofra Archer tries to whip it acrossbut inside edges onto the front pad and the ball rolls to the off side. A single taken.
Over 18
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17.6
1
Harshit Rana to Jofra ArcherAcross off guided down to deep third for a single. An excellent over from Harshit Rana. Came in clutch with the wicket of Paragwhen his team needed it the most. Just 5 runs from this over and RR now need 33 off the last 2 overs.
17.5
0
Harshit Rana to Jofra ArcherPace off wide of off full in lengthArcher swings at it but misses.
17.4
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Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagOUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! That is probably the match for KKR! Riyan Parag departs for a sensational 95 (45). Another slower ball from Rana on a nagging length around off Riyan Parag is a bit early into the shot as he looks to take on the long on fielder. Hits it off the toe end of the bat and sails flat in the airbut straight into the hands of Vaibhav Arora at long on. He makes no mistake with the straightforward catch.
17.3
0
Harshit Rana to Shubham DubeyLength ball slower one angling into the off stump Shubham is early to work it across the on side but gets no bat and the ball grazes the thigh pad to roll to the left of the keeper. Parag calls for a leg bye and Dubey obeys it. All Gurbaz had to do was to aim at the sticksbut misses and they cross over.
17.2
0
Harshit Rana to Shubham DubeyGood recovery from Rana! Gets away with the Free Hit! Bowls it slower and into the pitch just around off Shubham Dubey swivels to pull it with all his mightbut only connects thin air.
17.2
1
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagGood bowling this! Pitched fuller under the base of the bat Riyan Parag clears the front leg to generate more power and drills it down to long off for a single. Ohdear! The siren echoes at the Gardens as Harshit Rana has overstepped. NO BALL called and Free Hit to follow...
17.1
1
Harshit Rana to Shubham DubeyAround the stumps at just 119.1 kph full and on offheaved across and aerially to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 17
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16.6
1
Sunil Narine to Shubham DubeyFired in fuller and on off smashed down the groundbut for only a single.
16.5
1
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagDid that carry? A fine effort from Rinku whatsoever! Drifting into the batter on a length at middle and leg Riyan Parag hangs back and looks to clear the deep mid-wicket region with the pull shot. Goes through the shot but hits it flat and not far enough. The ball dips ahead of Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket who moves to his right and tries to scoop the ball off the grassbut it just lands short. A single taken.
16.4
1
Sunil Narine to Shubham DubeyLanded on middleShubham Dubey works it across to the square leg region for a single.
16.3
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Sunil Narine to Shubham DubeyDarted on a length an off break around offturning away. Shubham Dubey has no clue to deal with it and is beaten on the outside edge.
16.2
1
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagLength ball on off. Parag whips it to deep midwicket for a run.
16.1
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Sunil Narine to Shubham DubeyPitched outside leg on a lengthnudged across to short fine leg for a single.
Over 16
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15.6
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Harshit Rana to Shubham DubeyA slower one at 116.1 kph a yard behind fuller length and around offShubham Dubey prods ahead and taps the ball through cover for a single.
15.5
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Harshit Rana to Shimron HetmyerOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! A wicket at a godsent time for KKR. Harshit Rana with that breakthrough as he ends this 92-run stand. He bowls a surprise bumper on the head height of the batter. It lands and gets big on Hetmyer who tries to play the pull shot aerially. Instead the ball passes close to the bat and deflects in the air off his helmet. It sails back towards the short third region where Sunil Narine takes a safe catch. However it has been instantly reviewed by Shimron Hetmyer! He believes that the ball has not hit the bat and has been directly lobbed off the helmet. UltraEdge comes up now and shows a clear spike when the ball passes close to the bat. Shimron Hetmyer will have to walk back and Rajasthan Royals are 163/6 nowneeding 44 off 25 balls
15.4
1
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagA low full toss curving into the off poleRiyan Parag whips it to deep mid-wicket for just another single.
15.3
1
Harshit Rana to Shimron HetmyerBack of a length around offpunched off the back foot to deep cover for a single.
15.3
0
Harshit Rana to Shimron HetmyerWIDE! Down the leg sideon a length. Hettie gets inside the line to pull and misses. Wide called. Harshit Rana is not too happy with the wide call.
15.2
1
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagAn attempted yorker on offRiyan Parag drills it down to long on for a single.
15.1
4
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagFOUR! A brave effort from Rinku but all in vain! Good length around off Riyan Parag stands tall and slaps it through covers. Rinku Singh comes charging across to his right and slides in to stop the ball. He almost manages to interceptbut the ball gets parried into the ropes in the end.
Over 15
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6
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14.6
0
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerNOT OUT! Slows it up full and on off Shimron Hetmyer goes down for the big slog sweep again but misses it. Rahmanullah Gurbaz behind the stumps grabs it and appeals but the finger stays down. Kolkata Knight Riders go for the reviewbut UltraEdge shows no spike. They lose the review.
14.5
1
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagShort again and on middleRiyan Parag works it to deep mid-wicket for one.
14.4
1
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerShort and around offShimron Hetmyer punches it through extra covers for a single.
14.3
6
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerSIX! Hettie joins the party now! Flightedfull and around middle. Shimron Hetmyer gets down on one knee and slogs it nicely over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. 150 up for RR now!
14.2
1
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagTossed up full and on middleRiyan Parag eases it to long on for a run.
14.1
2
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagFloated full and on middleRiyan Parag clips it away towards deep square leg for a brace.
Over 14
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13.6
2
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron HetmyerFlighted full and on leg Shimron Hetmyer flicks it away towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. 10 runs off the over42 in the last 2!
13.5
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Riyan ParagFires one full and on middleRiyan Parag forces it to long off for one.
13.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Riyan ParagSlows it up short and on offRiyan Parag stabs it out on the pitch.
13.3
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Riyan ParagFlatter full and on offRiyan Parag drives it hard but straight to extra covers.
13.2
6
Varun Chakaravarthy to Riyan ParagSIX! Parag is just having fun now! Floated full and around middleRiyan Parag goes down and nails the reverse sweep over the deep point fence for a biggie. KKR under pressure now!
13.1
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron HetmyerFlighted full and outside offShimron Hetmyer drills it to long off for a single.
Over 13
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12.6
6
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagSIX! Fives sixes in the over! 32 runs off it! Quicker full and outside offRiyan Parag extends his arms to reach out and tonks it over the long off fence for a six. This could prove to be the game-changing over!
12.6
0
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagDarts one full but well outside offRiyan Parag lets it go. Wided.
12.5
6
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagSIX! FOUR IN A ROW NOW! Loopy delivery full and on middleRiyan Parag clears his front leg away and dispatches it high and handsomely over the long on fence for a biggie. This is exactly the over RR wanted!
12.4
6
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagSIX! Make that three in a row! Moeen Ali goes around the wicket and fires this full and on leg. Easy picking for Parag as he swipes it over the deep square leg fence again for half a dozen more.
12.3
6
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagSIX MORE! Parag is changing gears now! Flighted full and on offRiyan Parag reaches out for it a bit and launches it down the ground over long on for another biggie.
12.2
6
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagSIX! FIFTY FOR PARAG! His first of the season and he is keeping RR in this game! Flatter full and on the pads. Riyan Parag picks it up and whips it over the deep square leg fence for a flat six. Doesn't show any emotions and just calmly raises his bat in the air as he knows that the job is far from being done. Neverthelessa sensational fifty from the RR skipper.
12.1
1
Moeen Ali to Shimron HetmyerTossed up full and on middleShimron Hetmyer clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
Over 12
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11.6
1
Vaibhav Arora to Shimron HetmyerA low full toss outside offShimron Hetmyer drills it towards point where Harshit Rana lets it through for one.
11.5
2
Vaibhav Arora to Shimron HetmyerSlower one short of a length and on offShimron Hetmyer swats it towards deep square leg for a brace. 100 up for Rajasthan Royals!
11.4
1
Vaibhav Arora to Riyan ParagRight in the blockhole on middle and legRiyan Parag jams it out towards mid-wicket for a single.
11.3
4
Vaibhav Arora to Riyan ParagFOUR! Two in two! Vaibhav Arora bowls a juicy full toss on middle Riyan Parag is not going to miss out on thatand smacks it over the bowler's head for another boundary.
11.2
4
Vaibhav Arora to Riyan ParagFOUR! Nice shot! Hard length and just around offRiyan Parag stays back and thumps it wide of long off for a boundary.
11.1
0
Vaibhav Arora to Riyan ParagA low full toss around offRiyan Parag drives it to extra covers where Moeen Ali makes a good diving stop to his right.
Over 11
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10.6
0
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerQuicker full and on legShimron Hetmyer misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
10.5
1
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagFlighted full and on middleRiyan Parag clips it through mid-wicket for one.
10.4
1
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerFloated full and on middle and legShimron Hetmyer lofts it on the bounce wide of long on for another run.
10.3
1
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagShort again on middle keeps a bit lowRiyan Parag adjusts well and nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.
10.2
1
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerShort and around offShimron Hetmyer punches it through covers for a single.
10.1
4
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerFOUR! Powered away! Tossed up full and ono ffShimron Hetmyer drills it hard and aerially wide of the bowler. Sunil Narine gets his hands out of the way as the ball races to the long off fence for a boundary.
Over 10
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9.6
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Riyan ParagA flatter leg break from Varun outside off on a length Riyan Parag goes into the crease for a late cut but is beaten. Halfway through into the chase Rajasthan Royals are moving at a snail's pace - 82/5needing another 125 runs off last 10 overs.
9.5
2
Varun Chakaravarthy to Riyan ParagInto the blockhole on offRiyan Parag carves it out to the widish long off region. Two taken.
9.4
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron HetmyerLands it fuller in front of the sticksShimron Hetmyer lunges ahead and gently pushes it to the left of long on for a single.
9.3
2
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron HetmyerLength ball around offthis is punched off the back foot to deep cover for two more.
9.2
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron HetmyerDrags the length back on the middle with some extra bounce. Hetmyer closes the bat face early to work into the on sideand ends up fending it to the off side.
9.1
2
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron HetmyerA leg break full and on offShimron Hetmyer leans on and pushes it across between long on and deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Over 9
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8.6
0
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagA jaffa! This one lands and skids through the deck spinning in as well. Parag looks to nudge off the back foot but misses and gets beaten on the inside edgeas he gets in a bit of an awkward position to negotiate the bounce and the turn.
8.5
1
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerFull in length floated on the stumpsShimron Hetmyer flicks it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.4
0
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerPitched around the leg stump on a lengthShimron Hetmyer misses to pull it away and the ball raps on the front pad.
8.3
1
Sunil Narine to Riyan ParagDrifts into the batter full and on offRiyan Parag leans on and drives along the ground to long off for a single.
8.2
1
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerPushes it across off full in lengthcut away to deep point for a single.
8.1
0
Sunil Narine to Shimron HetmyerTossed up full and on offShimron Hetmyer steers it towards backward point.
Over 8
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7.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron HetmyerShort and on offShimron Hetmyer stays back and punches it to long on for a run. Two wickets and just 6 runs from the over. Superb stuff!
7.5
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Wanindu HasarangaOUT! A DOUBLE WHAMMY FOR CHAKARAVARTHY! Half of the RR side is into the dugout now. Another deceptive googly from Varun Chakaravarthy landing on the fuller length and then turning back sharply into the batter. Wanindu Hasaranga is completely flummoxed by the delivery and fails to play the wrong'un. With bare minimum footwork he tries to block the ballbut it sneaks through the bat and pad gap to rattle the timber in a flash.
7.4
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Wanindu HasarangaTossed up again a googly around offHasaranga strides out to defend.
7.3
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Dhruv JurelOUT! CLEANED HIM UP! A PEACH OF A DELIVERY FROM VARUN! And the Royals' innings is going nowhere! Varun stays over the stumps and dishes out a googly it is that full delivery landing it around off on a fullish length. It pitches on one of those cracks and sharply turns back into the right-hander. Dhruv Jurel strides across to block the ballbut is beaten all ends up as he fails to pick the wrong'un. The ball beats the bat and crashes into the stumps. A golden duck for Jurel and Rajasthan Royals have now slipped to 71/4.
7.2
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Riyan ParagParag now clips this length ball to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
7.1
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Riyan ParagINSIDE EDGE FOUR! Flat and full around off Riyan Parag looks to smother the spin into the off sidebut gets a thick inside edge. The ball passes scaringly close to the stumps and runs away to the deep fine leg fence.
Over 7
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6.6
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Moeen Ali to Yashasvi JaiswalOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! A huge huge wicket for KKR as Jaiswal departs now! Moeen Ali is on a roll at Eden Gardens as he strikes for the second time in two overs. He offers the ball on a flatter trajectory in front of the stumps on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clears the front leg and attempts to hoist it over long on but does not quite get the bat underneath the ball. Goes through the shot but more off the toe end of the bat. The ball sails only as far as Rinku Singh at long on. He runs forward and takes a good low catch. Yashasvi Jaiswal departs on 34 (21). RR are 66/3 nowin deep trouble.
6.5
1
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagA length ball outside offcut away to the deep cover region for a single.
6.5
0
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagWIDE! Oh that looks a bit harsh! Gurbaz is not too pleased with it. Floated just near the tramline going across and on a length. Riyan Parag leaves it. A late wide call from the umpireto which KKR do not review.
6.4
1
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi JaiswalNicely tossed up a yard behind fuller length and drifting on the padsYashasvi Jaiswal pushes it gently through mid-wicket for a single.
6.3
1
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagPulls the length back a bit on the stumpsParag goes deep in the crease and pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Rotates the strike.
6.2
2
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagFlat and quick full on middle and legRiyan Parag hangs back and works it down to the widish long on for a couple of runs.
6.1
1
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi JaiswalAn in-drifter from Moeen on a length at the padspunched across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 6
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5.6
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Harshit Rana to Yashasvi JaiswalAn off-cutter on a length around off Yashasvi Jaiswal slashes it through backward point for a single. Rajasthan Royals end their Powerplay at 59/2versus KKR's 56/1. They need 148 more runs to win off 84 balls remaining.
5.5
0
Harshit Rana to Yashasvi JaiswalNagging length closer to the off stumpYashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and punches it to the cover fielder.
5.4
4
Harshit Rana to Yashasvi JaiswalFOUR! Superbly done! A hattrick of boundaries for Jaiswal! Short in length over the top of off around the shoulder heightYashasvi Jaiswal leans back and nonchalantly ramps it over short third for a boundary.
5.3
4
Harshit Rana to Yashasvi JaiswalFOUR! Stand and deliver! Another one offered outside off on a fullish lengthYashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and lofts it flat and over mid off for another boundary.
5.2
4
Harshit Rana to Yashasvi JaiswalFOUR! The 50 is up for RR! Gets it through the gap now does Jaiswal! Back of a length just outside offYashasvi Jaiswal uses the width and just cuts it to the right of the point fielder for a boundary. Cracking shot that!
5.1
0
Harshit Rana to Yashasvi JaiswalAngling across off a slower one on a length Yashasvi Jaiswal waits for it and cuts it hardbut cannot pierce the cover-point gap.
Over 5
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4.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy to Yashasvi JaiswalSlows it up full and on legYashasvi Jaiswal clips it through square leg for a single.
4.5
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Yashasvi JaiswalFlatter short and outside offYashasvi Jaiswal slashes hard at it but misses.
4.4
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Varun Chakaravarthy to Yashasvi JaiswalQuicker short and on offYashasvi Jaiswal looks to push it away but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.
4.3
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Yashasvi JaiswalFOUR! TWO IN TWO! Nicely done! Tossed up full and around middleYashasvi Jaiswal gets into position quickly and executes the reverse sweep perfectly over point for another boundary.
4.2
4
Varun Chakaravarthy to Yashasvi JaiswalFOUR! Gets it through! Varun Chakaravarthy drags his length back and around offYashasvi Jaiswal accepts the width on offer and cuts it away wide of point for a boundary.
4.1
0
Varun Chakaravarthy to Yashasvi JaiswalFloated short and on middleYashasvi Jaiswal flicks it to mid-wicket.
Over 4
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6
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3.6
0
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagHard length and on middle and legRiyan Parag glances it to short fine. 15 runs off the over!
3.5
4
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagFOUR! Just wide! Fuller in length but angling down the leg side againRiyan Parag just tickles it away behind. Rahmanullah Gurbaz dives to his left and tries to grab it with his outstretched left hand but the ball evades him and races to the fine leg fence for four more runs.
3.4
0
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagTakes pace off on a length and on middleRiyan Parag turns it to the leg side.
3.3
6
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagSIX! Clears the fence! Back of a length and just around offRiyan Parag backs away to create some room and slices it over the third man fence for a biggie.
3.3
0
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagA slower one full but down the leg sideRiyan Parag fails to flick it away. Wided.
3.2
4
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagFOUR! Fine shot! Full again and on middleangling into the pads. Riyan Parag brings his wirsts into play and clips it away with excellent timing through mid-wicket for a boundary.
3.1
0
Harshit Rana to Riyan ParagGood stop! Fuller one and on middleRiyan Parag flicks it nicely wide of mid-wicket. Ajinkya Rahane dives to his left to save a boundary.
Over 3
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6
2.6
6
Vaibhav Arora to Yashasvi JaiswalSIX! SMOKED! Vaibhav Arora goes fuller again a bit too much this timeon off. Yashasvi Jaiswal steps across to get under it and dispatches it over the long off fence for a biggie.
2.5
0
Vaibhav Arora to Yashasvi JaiswalGeos fuller and around offYashasvi Jaiswal steps across and drives it to extra covers.
2.4
1
Vaibhav Arora to Riyan ParagOn a length and on middleRiyan Parag clips it to deep square leg for a run.
2.3
0
Vaibhav Arora to Riyan ParagHits the length hard on offRiyan Parag guides it to point.
2.2
6
Vaibhav Arora to Riyan ParagSIX! Nice pick-up shot! Vaibhav Arora loses his line and serves this fullon the pads. Riyan Parag picks it up nicely and helps it on its away over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
2.1
0
Vaibhav Arora to Riyan ParagBack of a length and on offRiyan Parag punches it to covers.
Over 2
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1
1.6
1
Moeen Ali to Riyan ParagA bit short and on middleRiyan Parag flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. Another successful over for KKR!
1.5
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Moeen Ali to Kunal Singh RathoreOUT! TAKEN! Moeen Ali gets his man this time! No need for a review here! Slows it up full and on middle turns away a bit. Kunal Singh Rathore goes down again for the slog sweep but all he manages to get is a top edge as he goes to play against the turn into the on side. The ball goes high up in the air and Andre Russell from mid on runs forward and takes a simple catch. KSR fails to make use of the reprieve given to him and goes back for a five-ball duck. RR are 9/2 nowneeding another 198 runs to win.
1.4
0
Moeen Ali to Kunal Singh RathoreA huge shout for LBW but turned down! Moeen Ali has a chat with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and both of them convince Ajinkya Rahane to go for the review. This is flighted full and on middle angling in. Kunal Singh Rathore goes down for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. It looks close and the only thing that can save him is if it is going down the leg side. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that the ball is clipping the leg stump on the umpire's call. KSR gets a lifebut KKR retains the review.
1.3
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Moeen Ali to Kunal Singh RathoreTossed up full and on middleKunal Singh Rathore pushes it a bit uppishly but well in front of short covers.
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Moeen Ali to Yashasvi JaiswalFlatter short and on leg angling inYashasvi Jaiswal nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
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Moeen Ali to Yashasvi JaiswalMoeen Ali begins with a floated delivery full and on middle Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the slog but mistimes it high in the air. It lands well behind mid-wicket as Andre Russell chases after it and slides to make a stop. He flicks the ball back to Varun Chakaravarthywho also converges in from the inner ring. Two runs taken.
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Vaibhav Arora to Kunal Singh RathoreTouch fuller on middle shapes awayKunal Singh Rathore taps it towards covers and wants the run but is sent back. 5 runs and a wicket from the first over then!
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Vaibhav Arora to Kunal Singh RathoreOn a length and around off angling awayKunal Singh Rathore leaves it alone.
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Vaibhav Arora to Vaibhav SooryavanshiOUT! TAKEN SUPERBLY! Skipper Ajinkya Rahane leading from the front! Vaibhav Arora lands this one back of a length and around off Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stays back and looks to pull it away but gets it more from the upper half of the bat. The ball goes miles up in the air behind mid-wicket. Rahane covers a lot of ground running backward and dives to take a stunning catch with both his hands in his front. He is pumped up and why notas they get the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cheaply here. He departs on 4 (2).
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Vaibhav Arora to Vaibhav SooryavanshiFOUR! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets off the mark in style! Fuller one and around off shaping awayVaibhav Sooryavanshi leans onto his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.
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Vaibhav Arora to Yashasvi JaiswalRajasthan Royals are underway in the chase now! On a length and on offYashasvi Jaiswal dabs it towards backward point for a single.
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Vaibhav Arora to Yashasvi JaiswalExcellent stop! Vaibhav Arora starts with a short-of-a-length delivery outside offYashasvi Jaiswal cuts it away wide of point. Moeen Ali dives to his right and makes a great one-handed stop.
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Right then, that is it from this nail-biting game where Kolkata Knight Riders stay alive in the playoffs race while Rajasthan Royals suffer another heartbreak. However, we have another game lined up for you between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants that has already started. You can just switch tabs to catch all the action of that game. Cheers!
Halt! A huge discussion is going in between the KKR players led by Ajinkya Rahane. This has been an extraordinary game so far, and the last ball will decide who takes this one. 3 needed in 1 ball with KKR's season on the line. Can Vaibhav Arora keep his calm, or can Shubham Dubey be the hero? Let's see.
Who will bowl the last over? Ajinkya Rahane has given the responsibility to Vaibhav Arora. Can he defend 21 runs here? Or can RR pull off something special? Let's find out.
Andre Russell finally gets the ball and will bowl the penultimate over.
Jofra Archer walks out to bat now.
Change? No, Sunil Narine to bowl out here.
Shubham Dubey comes out to the middle. He is the Impact Sub for Rajasthan Royals replacing Akash Madhwal.
STRATEGIC BREAK. Cricket is not for the faint-hearted, they say. Well and truly said. At the end of the 12th over, it looked like KKR would walk away with the game as half of the Royals' side was already into the dugout. But the game flipped 180 degrees as Riyan Parag said, enough and launched a massive counter-offensive. A 32-run over, including 5 towering sixes from him, has completely changed the course of the match. It is anyone's game to lose from here as Rajasthan Royals require 52 off the last 5 overs, which is, in modern-day cricket, quite doable. With Hetmyer and Parag, two power hitters fighting bravely, they will fancy their chances and go for the kill. But, a wicket here will again change the momentum to KKR's favor. An interesting last five overs coming up folks. Will Dre Russ get an over? Not yet. Harshit Rana (2-0-28-0) is into the attack now.
Is there a bat involved? Kolkata Knight Riders have opted for a review for caught behind here as Sunil Narine and Gurbaz look very certain that they have got their man. UltraEdge comes up and shows a flat line as the ball passes the bat. NOT OUT!
These lusty blows from Parag have significantly brought the asking rate down.
Moeen Ali (2-0-11-2) is back on. He replaces Sunil Narine.
Pace back on as Vaibhav Arora returns for another spell. He is 2-0-18-1 so far, and replaces Varun Chakaravarthy.
Strategic Break! Since the departure of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kolkata Knight Riders have been on top of this game. The ball is now gripping and turning square, and with the quality of spin bowling that the home team possesses, they will be hopeful of picking up a few more wickets in quick time. However, the captain of Rajasthan Royals is still out there, and a lot will depend on this pair of Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer to get them out of trouble.
Shimron Hetmyer comes out to the middle now.
Wanindu Hasaranga walks out to bat now.
Dhruv Jurel is the next man in.
Varun Chakaravarthy has now been introduced into the attack. He replaces Vaibhav Arora.
So, just one over for Moeen. Here comes KKR's Impact Sub, Harshit Rana, into the attack.
Venkatesh Iyer is leaving the field. The reason is not quite sure yet. Anukul Roy has taken the field for Iyer as his substitute.
This has been a very positive start for KKR. And if they get the pricey wicket Jaiswal quickly from here, inside the restrictions, they will hold most of the aces, and pressurise the already vulnerable RR middle order. Vaibhav Arora (1-0-5-1) to continue.
RR skipper, Riyan Parag walks in at 4.
Hmm... interesting. It will be the spin of Moeen Ali from the other end.
The debutant for RR, Kunal Singh Rathore, is in at number 3.
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