KXIPvKKR: Kolkata fires massive target against Punjab

In the 44th Indian Premier League in Indore, Kolkata Knight Riders set a massive target against Kings XI Punjab as the team’s batsmen fired the balls onto the stands. Opener Sunil Narine blasted 75 runs off just 36 balls, while skipper Dinesh Karthik knocked a quick half-century off 22 balls. Also, Andre Russell’s 31(14), and Chris Lynn’s 27 (17) helped the team amass a total of 245 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs.

Andrew Tye gave 41 runs (4 overs) and took four wickets for KXIP, while other bowlers failed in their attempts to control the KKR batsmen. It’s a crucial match for R Ashwin-led KXIP as a win in this match will make its passage into the playoffs easier. In the IPL points table, KXIP stands at the third spot, while Dinesh Karthik-led KKR holds the fifth position.