Statistics
Best performances - Batsmen
AM Rahane
67(52) 4x4 - 3x6
Control %80%
- Productive Shot
- flick
- 29 runs
- 2x4 - 2x6
SA Yadav
60(49) 6x4 - 2x6
Control %87%
- Productive Shot
- on drive
- 25 runs
- 1x4 - 2x6
24/04Result
20th match (N), Indian Premier League at Pune, Apr 24 2016
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![Rising Pune Supergiant]( "Rising Pune Supergiant")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
162/8 (19.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
24/04Result
20th match (N), Indian Premier League at Pune, Apr 24 2016
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![Rising Pune Supergiant]( "Rising Pune Supergiant")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
162/8 (19.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Kolkata Knight Riders , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Season
Hours of play (local time)
20.00 start, First Session 20.00-21.30, Interval 21.30-21.50, Second Session 21.50- 23.20
Match days
24 April 2016 - night match (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Points
Kolkata Knight Riders 2, Rising Pune Supergiants 0
Scorecard Summary
RISING PUNE SUPERGIANT 160/5 (20 OVERS)
- Steven Smith31 (28)
- Ajinkya Rahane67 (52)
- Shakib Al Hasan1/14 (3)
- Umesh Yadav1/16 (2)
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS 162/8 (19.3 OVERS)
- Yusuf Pathan36 (27)
- Suryakumar Yadav60 (49)
- Rajat Bhatia2/19 (4)
- Thisara Perera2/28 (3.3)
Scorer: Gopi Rangarajan | Commentator: Nikhil Kalro
11.20pm What a thrilling finish that was. After 39.2 overs, it was Umesh who had to do it for his side. In the end, 160 was just not enough. Supergiants bowlers did quite well to make it hard on a strong KKR line-up. As was evident, KKR felt the pressure too. There was plenty of turn but Supergiants couldn't take two more wickets. KKR go to the top of the table. Supergiants languishing at No. 7.
Suryakumar Yadav is the Man of the Match: "I was told by my captain, that I have to express myself. Carrying my form from the last game. Did not finish the game but happy that it came in a winning cause. First 8 overs would have been crucial because later it was difficult for the batsmen to capitalise. Winning against this challenging side on this wicket, it shows good signs."
Gautam Gambhir: "Very important because me and Robin did not perform. Suryakumar, the way he batted, unbelievable. Manish was a big blow, to push someone like Surya was a big gamble. He gives us a lot of options. We didn't bowl really well. in the last 3-4 overs, we could be ,more professional. I thought they'd end up getting 145. We need to pick up our bowling socks. Overall, more positives than the negatives."
MS Dhoni: Difficult to hit the spinners. When i got time, I told the spinners not to bowl up to the batsmen. Still five were hit. 30 runs were scored. No excuses for us. It's not about what should have happened. It's about how you execute your plans in the field. That is when you relish it and what it takes to win games in the pressure, We are definitely lacking it, especially the bowling unit. Someone like an Ashwin, he is new and he will feel the pressure. You can advise individuals, but when you have the ball, nothing can be done for you. Overall plenty of areas where we have to improve.
19.3
6
Perera to UT Yadav, SIX, it's all over. Umesh does it. Oh my. Gambhir's emotions have changed in a ball. All smiles. Another slower delivery from perera but some may say, he was too full. Umesh clears his front foot and heaves the ball over long-on. Massive. Umesh did not bother running, knew how far he hit that. Dhoni not too happy. But that is the format's design. Another loss for Supergiants. Another win for KKR while chasing.
Sunil Narine. Umesh on strike though. Short third man very fine for the edge.
19.2
W
Perera to Chawla, OUT, taken. Steven Smith makes up for it immediately. Great catch. Absolutely no need for Chawla to be the hero. He goes for an unnecessary heave and holes out to long-on. Good change in pace from Perera. Gambhir has his head in hands.
PP Chawla c Smith b Perera 8 (10m 5b 1x4 0x6) SR: 160
19.1
2
Perera to Chawla, 2 runs, good length on middle, worked to wide long-on and Smith fumbles. Steven Smith. They get back for two. Wow. An immediate apology from Smith.
All comes down to this. Who are going to keep their composure? 7 off 6. Thisara to bowl. Wicket? Chawla on strike.
END OF OVER:19 | 11 Runs 1 Wkt | KKR: 154/7 (7 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.10, RRR: 7.00)
- Piyush Chawla6 (3b)
- Umesh Yadav1 (1b)
- Albie Morkel3-0-36-2
- Thisara Perera3-0-20-1
18.6
1
Morkel to Chawla, 1 run, picked up from leg to deep midwicket. On the bounce, but just the one
18.5
1
Morkel to UT Yadav, 1 run, another sloppy piece of fielding. Not easy but that should have been stopped. Full on middle, driven straight back at Morkel who gets low to half-stop it. The fumble gives the pair one.
18.5
1w
Morkel to UT Yadav, 1 wide, down leg and wide, Dhoni is not at all happy, a vexed expression on his face. Not great from Morkel
Here is Umesh Yadav. Nerves? Can KKR get bowled out? Dhoni meticulously setting his field
Match Coverage
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