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IPL 2018, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab at Kolkata, latest update and cricket score: Tom Curran comes on to bowl his first ball and Gayle goes big, was premeditatted, as the ball goes high and straight up in the air as it falls right on the boundary cushions. Long on fielder was interested for a bit, he even did put the dive but couldn’t hold on to the catch. Dominant display of cricket from Punjab to collect their fourth win to go on the top of the table. Preview: Table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and a transformed Kings XI Punjab cross swords in an Indian Premier League contest in which two big-hitting Jamaicans — Andre Russell and Chris Gayle — will be up against each other. Gayle was at his best last night when he smashed this season’s first century — a 63-ball 104 not out — at the expense of one of the best bowling outfits, Sunrisers Hyderabad. [caption id=“attachment_4440705” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik and Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin. Sportzpics[/caption] Gayle smashed 11 sixes, seven of them coming against the world’s top ranked T20 international bowler Rashid Khan, and gave a fitting response to his critics after the humiliation he had faced at the last IPL auctions where he went unsold. The 38-year-old enforcer, who represented Royal Challengers Bangalore and KKR, twice went unsold after 10 glorious years before the Virender Sehwag-mentored side gave him a lifeline. Gayle still had to sit out the first two matches, but when his moment came he played two match-winning knocks, including a 63 against Chennai Super Kings. “A lot of people said ‘Chris has a point to prove’. Time waits for no one but I’m not here to prove anything to anyone. I just want to move on, enjoy my cricket,” Gayle said. The battle at the Eden Gardens will see Gayle facing the spin challenge of KKR with West Indies teammate Sunil Narine and India sensation Kuldeep Yadav leading the attack that also has Piyush Chawla and part-timer Nitish Rana. Kings XI Punjab look a transformed unit under India discard Ravichandran Ashwin. They now seem to be on a mission with a top-heavy batting comprising KL Rahul and Gayle followed by the flair of Mayank Agarwal and Karun Nair. In Australian Aaron Finch and Yuvraj Singh, they have two destructive finishers who are due for big knocks, and KKR would look for early breakthroughs to mount pressure on the duo. Russell, another explosive Jamaican, singled-handedly decimated Delhi Daredevils in his 12-ball 41 in their last match at the Eden. The biggest gain for the home side has been that of Mumbai Indians recruit Rana who got back-to-back Man of the Match awards in their wins over Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals. The left-hander has showed fine temperament, forming the backbone of their batting, which wore an unsettled look at the start. Rana’s part time off-spin has also given the team some crucial breakthroughs — his wickets of Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) and Ajinkya Rahane (Rajasthan Royals) bear testimony to that. Their spinners bowlers 14 overs in Jaipur, accounting for five wickets to stall Rajasthan Royals to 160/8 en route to their five-wicket win. Afghan’s latest spin sensation Mujeeb ur Rahman will also be the one to watch out for. The 17-year-old off-spinner has been able to fox batsmen, including Kohli, with his guile and has a tidy economy rate of 6.80 from four matches. Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders: Dinesh Karthik (c and WK), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Kuldeep Yadav, Piyush Chawla, Nitish Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Shivam Mavi, Mitchell Johnson, Shubman Gill, R Vinay Kumar, Rinku Singh, Cameron Delport, Javon Searless, Apoorv Wankhade, Ishank Jaggi and Tom Curran. Kings XI Punjab: Ravichandran Ashwin (captain), KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Aaron Finch, Yuvraj Singh, Karun Nair, David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, AJ Tye, Mohit Sharma and Mujeeb ur Rahman. -With inputs from PTI
Highlights, IPL 2018, KKR vs KXIP at Kolkata, Full Cricket Score: Gayle, Rahul propel Kings XI Punjab to 9-wicket win
Tom Curran comes on to bowl his first ball and Gayle goes big, was premeditatted, as the ball goes high and straight up in the air as it falls right on the boundary cushions. Long on fielder was interested for a bit, he even did put the dive but couldn’t hold on to the catch. Dominant display of cricket from Punjab to collect their fourth win to go on the top of the table.
 "Highlights, IPL 2018, KKR vs KXIP at Kolkata, Full Cricket Score: Gayle, Rahul propel Kings XI Punjab to 9-wicket win")
Huge victory for Punjab. Both Rahul and Gayle have thrashed the KKR bowling to all corners of Eden Gardens and the fielding captain had absolutely no clue of how to stop them. Feel, Karthik missed a trick by not bowling spinners against Gayle early. However, Mavi’s bowling is the only positive for the home side in the second half of the match.
Following this game, there is a six-day break for the Knights. Their next match is an away fixture against Delhi on 27th.
Dinesh Karthik, Kolkata Knight Riders captain:
I think they took us in powerplay. We did not bowl as per the plan. We are putting pressure on the opposition bowling. We planned a certain amount of things on their batting but we did not execute the plans. We did not handle pressure well. Crowds have always been great. Proud to be playing in front of a crowd like this.
Huge victory for Punjab. Both Rahul and Gayle have thrashed the KKR bowling to all corners of Eden Gardens and the fielding captain had absolutely no clue of how to stop them. Feel, Karthik missed a trick by not bowling spinners against Gayle early. However, Mavi’s bowling is the only positive for the home side in the second half of the match.
Following this game, there is a six-day break for the Knights. Their next match is an away fixture against Delhi on 27th.
KXIP Punjab win by 9 wickets as Chris Gayle finishes off the things in style.
Tom Curran comes on to bowl his first ball and Gayle goes big, was premeditatted, as the ball goes high and straight up in the air as it falls right on the boundary cushions. Long on fielder was interested for a bit, he even did put the dive but couldn’t hold on to the catch. Dominant display of cricket from Punjab to collect their fourth win to go on the top of the table.
After 11 overs,Kings XI Punjab 120/1 ( Chris Gayle 56 , Mayank Agarwal 2)
Gayle almost chopping back on his stumps, Mavi knows KXIP are looking to finish it with a flourish and he is trying his best to delay the inevitable. Lot of slower balls to not give Gayle the advantage of the pace. Fires it wide on the offside for the fifth ball and Gayle who was backing away on the leg side went to tonk it over covers. Tries the yorker off the last ball that has been tapped to long on for a single. Three runs off the over. 5 needed off 12 balls.
After 10 overs,Kings XI Punjab 117/1 ( Chris Gayle 55 , Mayank Agarwal 1)
Rahul won’t be there to celebrate the win as he walks back to the pavilion after an amazing batting effort. Mayank Agarwal comes in at number 3.
OUT! Rahul was in a hurry, wasn’t he? Mistimes a pull and is caught by Curran at deep mid wicket.
KL Rahul c Tom Curran b Narine 60(27)
After 9 overs,Kings XI Punjab 102/0 ( Lokesh Rahul (W) 46 , Chris Gayle 55)
Gayle blasts to his fifty with a six as Kings XI go past 100. KXIP are moving quickly towards the target. Chawla finishes with 3 dots.
There it is then. 125 for KXIP to win. Match reduced to 13 overs. That is 29 runs needed off 28 balls. Chris Gayle will have a chance to come out and complete his half-century. Play to get underway at 201:15 that is 5 minutes from now.
UPDATE: We will have an 8:15PM start. It will be a 13-over game. Target for KXIP -125 #VIVOIPL #KKRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/SMpdMyNvwT
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2018
The match officials are having a close look at the playing conditions. More updates to follow soon.
It has stopped raining and the covers have come off. The umpires on the field for inspection. We will have an update soon on the match conditions #VIVOIPL #KKRvKXIP
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2018
Alright then! The players are out and are warming up hoping we are close to the start of the match
The last layer of cover is off the field now. The players are warming up, and we should have some action soon. No official word on the exact time of resumption yet. Stay tuned! 👍#KKRvKXIP #IPL2018 #KKRHaiTaiyaar
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 21, 2018
Good news this! Hopefully the umpires deem the conditions fit to play
First sight of green after some great work from the groundsmen at Eden Gardens. Loud cheer from the crowd with the centre covers coming off. Umpires in the middle inspecting the conditions. #KKRvKXIP #IPL2018 #KKRHaiTaiyaar
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 21, 2018
Bad news from Eden Gardens
From my knowledge about the local weather, I expect no further play in this match. The rain is getting heavier and don’t think it will stop soon. The entire ground has been covered right now.
Play interuppted due to rain.
The umpires have called the covers on as the rain gets heavier, hopefully it is just a passing shower and nothing else. Gayle is batting on 49 and he will be eager to slam his third consecutive 50+ score, while KKR will get time to regroup and time to think how they can break this partnership.
After 8 overs,Kings XI Punjab 89/0 ( Lokesh Rahul (W) 45 , Chris Gayle 43)
Finally a subdued over for KKR. First over without the ball going/ flying past fence. There seems to be a drizzle around the ground nothing too threatening to stop the play as of now.
After 7 overs,Kings XI Punjab 86/0 ( KL Rahul (W) 43 , Chris Gayle 42)
There seems to be a race to 50 between the Punjab openers. Both the players like to attack and now they are well set to launch a brutal assualt. The fielding restrictions don’t matter a lot to these two. Kuldeep’s first over is taken for 13 runs.
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