17/04Result
18th match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Delhi, Apr 17 2017
KKR won by 4 wkts (1b rem)
Player of the Match
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter-NileKolkata Knight Riders
17/04Result
18th match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Delhi, Apr 17 2017
KKR won by 4 wkts (1b rem)
Player of the Match
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter-NileKolkata Knight Riders
3222dThe Report by Sidharth Monga

Pandey, Yusuf give KKR top position after tense chase

Manish Pandey and Yusuf Pathan put on a match-turning stand of 110 in 12 overs to lead KKR's chase as they went on top of the table

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Statistics

Best performances - Batsmen

MK Pandey
MK Pandey
69(49) 4x4 - 3x6
Control %82%
  • Productive Shot
  • flick
  • 14 runs
  • 0x4 - 1x6
11 4 3 0 8 1 21 21
YK Pathan
YK Pathan
59(39) 6x4 - 2x6
Control %77%
  • Productive Shot
  • pull
  • 15 runs
  • 2x4 - 0x6
0 8 6 0 2 9 17 17

Best performances - Bowlers

NM Coulter-Nile
NM Coulter-Nile
O4
M0
R22
W3
Eco5.5
RHB
OFFLEG
1W
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF
1W
Z Khan
O4
M0
R28
W2
Eco7
RHB
OFFLEG
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF
1W

Commentator: Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Given the late finish, it seems unlikely we will get a feed from the presentation ceremony. We will update you later on who the Man of the Match is. For now, it's goodbye. Another exciting game coming up where Kings XI have opted to bowl against Sunrisers, so make sure to switch tabs. Goodbye from me!

7.44pm That was arguably the game of the tournament so far. What a thriller and KKR go on top, displace Mumbai from the No. 1 position. This was some chase. For once, KKR were not powered by their top-order. They were 21 for 3, but Yusuf Pathan and Manish Pandey made the difference with an air of calm. Once Yusuf fell, things got more tense. It was as tense as it could get and Pandey comes out on top in a test of both nerves and skill. But let's not forget Delhi's bowlers. Zaheer bowled an impeccable spell upfront and Morris sent down an excellent 17th over. In the end, you got to wonder if Karun Nair's troubled stay - 21 off 27 balls - made the difference. A few more from him in the same time could have really pushed Knight Riders.

Rahul Khiara: "Feel like Rishabh Pant and Manish Pandey should get a run in the T20 or ODI team (or both). Of course, it gives the selectors a headache but these guys have done quite well so far and if they keep this up, they will warrant selection for the national team. Big question is - who to drop from the current setup?"

MK: "Got to say, Pandey is in the form of his life. He has played gem innings during the past couple of years and this was another one of them. And not to forget his magical innings in the IPL final a couple of seasons back. Terrific batsman. Take a bow."

19.5
2
Mishra to Pandey, 2 runs, and that is the game. That was smart from Pandey. Does with a couple instead of attempting another big stroke. Making that choice is easier said than done. Mishra tries to entice him with another fuller ball and Pandey just comes forward and pushes it out between mid-off and cover. Just a gentle push and takes off for a quick single, takes on the fielder and comes charging back for the second. The fielder from the deep runs in but cannot pick it up cleanly
19.4
6
Mishra to Pandey, SIX, that is a terrific strike from pandey. Mishra tries to take it away from the batsman and fires up a fuller ball outside off. Pandey fetches it from outside off, reaches out and lofts it over long-on. Seems for a moment like it may be a catch for Cummins but the ball sails comfortably over him

Strike back with Pandey

19.3
1
Mishra to Narine, 1 run, tries to slog and does not make very good connection. Sends it along the ground to deep square leg

Narine.

19.2
W
Mishra to Woakes, OUT, and he follows it up with a ripping legbreak. That one spins away a mile and the batsman has to reach out for it. It was flighted nicely and he is trying to fetch a slog. Loses his balance and drags the foot out. Can't slide it back it as Pant takes the bails off. Full marks to the keeper as well for collecting it despite the sharp turn. But, hang on. Has Pant collected it in front of the stumps. Ah, no. Seemed close from the first angle, but the next two seem okay. Yes, he is gone.

CR Woakes st †Pant b Mishra 3 (11m 5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 60

19.1
0
Mishra to Woakes, no run, full, wide, drills it hard after reaching out and knocks it back to the bowler. That was the googly

Mishra to bowl the final over

Kunal: "You mean mid-on?" Absolutely. That was an error. Apologies.

END OF OVER:
19 | 7 Runs | KKR: 160/5 (9 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.42, RRR: 9.00)

  • Manish Pandey61 (47b)
  • Chris Woakes3 (3b)
  • Chris Morris4-0-30-1
  • Pat Cummins4-0-39-2
18.6
0
Morris to Pandey, no run, excellent delivery. Sees the batsman backing away and follows him. Fires it full and the ball goes from between the bat and pad and to the keeper

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