In 6th match of IPL 2019, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Kings XI Punjab by 28 runs in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Batting first, Kolkata posted a huge score of 218-4 in 20 overs. In response, Kings XI Punjab scored 190-4 run, Andre Russell was awarded Man of the match for his all-round performance.
Earlier, Kings XI Punjab captain Ashwin won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, Kolkata openers Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn scored 34 runs in 2.4 overs. However, after the powerplay, the score of Kolkata was 53-2.
Robin Uthappa and Nitish Rana shared a good partnership of 110 runs. Rana scored his consecutive half-centuries of the season and scored 63 runs off 34 balls and Robin Uttappa scored 67* off 50 balls. Later, Russell scored 48 off just 16 balls and took KKR to 218 runs.
In reply, Punjab had a poor start and they lost the wicket of KL Rahul in the second over and Gayle scored 20. At the end of the powerplay, Punjab's score was 51-2.
Mayank and David Miller added 74 runs but Piyush Chawla broke the partnership. Mayank scored 58 runs off 34 and Miller remained unbeaten at 59 along with Mandeep Singh's 33.
Big changes in the Points Table:
With this victory, the 2-times champions Kolkata Knight Riders jumped 3 places from fourth to first with 4 points. While Chennai slipped down to second place and Delhi is at 3rd position followed by Punjab at 4th.
4 Records created during the match:
1. Highest totals at Kolkata in IPL:
218/4 - KKR v KXIP, 2019*
210/6 - MI v KKR, 2018
204/2 - KXIP v KKR, 2010
2. Highest totals for KKR in IPL:
245/6 v KXIP, Indore, 2018
222/3 v RCB, Bangalore, 2008
218/4 v KXIP, Kolkata, 2019*
3. Most sixes for KKR v KXIP in an IPL match:
7 - Nitish Rana At Kolkata in 2019*
6 - Sourav Ganguly At Kolkata in 2008
6 - Manish Pandey At Bangalore in 2014
4. Most runs conceded by Ashwin in an IPL match:
53 v SRH, Mohali, 2018
47 v KKR, Kolkata, 2019*
46 v RCB, Chennai, 2012
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