Langeveldt and Shukla knock defending champions out
The much-ridiculed underdogs of this year, Kolkata Knight Riders, have ended the tournament for the defending champions, but not before they almost made a mess of the chase
20/05Result
53rd match, Indian Premier League at Durban, May 20 2009
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
102/6 (19.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
20/05Result
53rd match, Indian Premier League at Durban, May 20 2009
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
102/6 (19.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Statistics
Best performances - Batsmen
NV Ojha
22(12) 0x4 - 3x6
- Productive Shot
- sweep
- 14 runs
- 0x4 - 2x6
Match Details
Toss
Kolkata Knight Riders , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Season
Hours of play (local time)
12.30 start, First Session 12.30-13.45, Interval 13.45-14.00, Second Session 14.00-15.15
Match days
20 May 2009 (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Points
Kolkata Knight Riders 2, Rajasthan Royals 0
Scorecard Summary
RAJASTHAN ROYALS 101/9 (20 OVERS)
- Shane Warne18 (29)
- Naman Ojha22 (12)
- Ajit Agarkar2/15 (4)
- Charl Langeveldt3/15 (4)
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS 102/6 (19.3 OVERS)
- Ajit Agarkar*13 (17)
- Laxmi Shukla*48 (46)
- Munaf Patel2/14 (4)
- Johan Botha2/19 (4)
A terrific match all the same and credit to Rajasthan for making Kolkata sweat over a small total. The hero of the day is undoubtedly Shukla who steered his side home under pressure. Let's not forget his contribution with the ball, though he didn't get a wicket.
Rajasthan have been unpredictable throughout the tournament. Their blow-hot-blow-cold performance reminds me of Pakistan - pathetic one day, brilliant the next. At least, the old Pakistan.
Kolkata will fly back home with something to smile about, having beaten Chennai and Rajasthan. Heads may roll in their current setup and lets hope they turn a new leaf next year.
We have Chennai v Punjab coming up very shortly. Stay on. Since I have to start the next game I will not be able to bring you the presentation. Cheers guys!
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19.3
1
Singh to Agarkar, 1 run, he stays back and biffs one to deep mid-on and they take the run, the throw is side and Rajasthan have been knocked out of the tournament
19.2
2
Singh to Agarkar, 2 runs, Agarkar calmly steers it to point and they take a run, Jadeja';s throw is wide to the bowler's end and a slight fumble by the fielder backing up costs an extra run
3 off 5
19.1
1b
Singh to Shukla, 1 bye, Ojha fluffs another one! They steal another bye and Ojha misses the stumps at the batsman's end by a ,mile, he needs to get those gloves off
Four needed off six balls. Shilpa Shetty is close to tears
END OF OVER:19 | 7 Runs | KKR: 98/6 (4 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 5.15, RRR: 4.00)
- Laxmi Shukla48 (45b)
- Ajit Agarkar10 (15b)
- Tyron Henderson2-0-10-0
- Johan Botha4-0-19-2
18.6
1b
Henderson to Shukla, 1 bye, close! He swings and misses and they go for the bye, Ojha is caught in 2 minds where to throw, the ball sails over the stumps with the batsman a couple of yard short
18.5
1
Henderson to Agarkar, 1 run, full on the stumps and he squirts it to cover
18.4
1
Henderson to Shukla, 1 run, he checks his loft to long-off, goof thinking because the fielder was up front from the rope
Match Coverage
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It was a strange game that saw the defending champions knocked out in an uncharaceteristic fashion. A sense of claustrophobia was in the air. The future strangled Rajasthan; the past threatened to haul in Kolkata
Langeveldt and Shukla knock defending champions out
The much-ridiculed underdogs of this year, Kolkata Knight Riders, have ended the tournament for the defending champions, but not before they almost made a mess of the chase
