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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Hyderabad, LIVE Updates and Scores: Bhuvi bowls the second last over and he started well with just 3 off the first three balls. Just 5 from the over and we go into the last over. Kolkata Knight Riders need 5 runs in 6 balls. Preview: Eying a play-off berth, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will have their task cut out when they take on already-qualified table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday. KKR are placed third in the points table with seven wins in 13 outings. The Dinesh Karthik-led side will have to win to inch closer to a knockout spot. Alongwith SRH, second placed Chennai Super Kings are already in the playoffs. SRH will come into the clash on the back of a 14-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring match on Thursday night. Led by Kane Williamson, whose rousing 81 off 42 balls — his eighth fifty-plus score in IPL 2018 — almost won the game for SRH despite the stiff target of 219 set by Virat Kohli’s RCB, the batting clicked on Thursday but their famed bowling took a beating. The hosts will be eager to correct the flaws as they brace up to face another tough opposition. SRH are likely to ring in a couple of changes and pacer Basil Thampi, who on Thursday bowled the most expensive four overs in the history of IPL, could be axed. Thampi leaked 70 runs in his full quota of four overs, surpassing the previous record held by Ishant Sharma. India opener Shikhar Dhawan missed out against RCB and will be keen to get a big one against the KKR. Manish Pandey notched a half century against RCB and will look to continue in the same vein. SRH rested pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar against RCB. Kumar could be back for the KKR game alongside Rashid Khan, Siddarth Kaul and Shakib Al Hasan. For the visitors, chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav will be high on confidence after his career-best 4/20 against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in their last game. The likes of Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine and skipper Dinesh Karthik will hold the key to KKR’s fortunes. Squads: SRH: Kane Williamson (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Manish Pandey, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Wriddhiman Saha, Siddharth Kaul, Deepak Hooda, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Shreevats Goswami, Ricky Bhui, Basil Thampi, T. Natarajan, Sachin Baby, Bipul Sharma, Mehdi Hasan, Tanmay Agarwal, Alex Hales, Carlos Brathwaite, Rashid Khan, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi and Chris Jordan. KKR: Dinesh Karthik (captain), 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, Tom Curran. IPL points table: SRH are currently sitting pretty at the top of the table having accumulated 18 points from their 13 games this season. RCB are in fifth position with 12 points from 13 games.
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Highlights, IPL 2018, SRH vs KKR at Hyderabad, Full Cricket Score: Kolkata win by five wickets, seal playoffs berth
Bhuvi bowls the second last over and he started well with just 3 off the first three balls. Just 5 from the over and we go into the last over. Kolkata Knight Riders need 5 runs in 6 balls.
 "Highlights, IPL 2018, SRH vs KKR at Hyderabad, Full Cricket Score: Kolkata win by five wickets, seal playoffs berth")
That’s it from us in our coverage of the Saturday double-header. We have Royal Challengers Bangalore eliminated from the race after their loss to Rajasthan Royals, who keep their campaign alive by a thread. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, became the third team to enter the playoffs after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are still on top of the IPL 2018 points table.
We have an exciting Sunday ahead of us, as the fate of Rajasthan and Kings XI Punjab depends on the result of the first match of the Sunday double-header, with Delhi Daredevils hosting Mumbai Indians at the Feroz Shah Kotla. A victory for Mumbai will most certainly confirm them as the fourth team into the knockout stage of the tournament.
That, however, is another 15 hours away, and it’s time for us to wrap up our coverage for now, as I bid you all good night on behalf of my colleague Shubham.
We have three teams who have qualified for this year’s playoffs – SRH, CSK and KKR and two teams have already disqualified – DD and RCB.
We have three teams competing for one spot and here are the scenarios.
1. MI – They need to beat DD
2. RR – DD beat MI and KXIP does not beat CSK by 53 runs or 38 balls to spare
3. KXIP – DD beat MI and they need to beat CSK by 53 runs and 38 balls to spare
If KKR want to finish at the second spot then CSK need to lose against KXIP by 76 runs or 50 balls to spare.
Chris Lynn is the Man of the Match for his 55 off 43 balls!
Chris Lynn: We’re building momentum nicely for the next few games. Finding my touch nicely and doing what’s needed for the team. (On adapting to Indian conditions) It’s tough. I find the hard way I suppose. The main thing as I said is partnerships. (On opening alongside Narine) It’s good fun, and I’ve got the best seat in the house. It’s pretty basic. He’s a pretty cool character. Keep it nice and simple, couple of key messages. We’ve got some form, couple of wins on the board. Whatever’s meant to be is meant to be.
After 19.4 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 173/5 ( Dinesh Karthik (C) (W) 26 , Shubman 0)
Karthik hits one to mid-on and runs, takes the single and KKR win by 5 wickets and more importantly make it to the playoffs.
Nitish Rana c Bhuvneshwar b Brathwaite 7(5)
After 19 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 168/4 ( Dinesh Karthik (C) (W) 25 , Nitish Rana 3)
Bhuvi bowls the second last over and he started well with just 3 off the first three balls. Just 5 from the over and we go into the last over. Kolkata Knight Riders need 5 runs in 6 balls.
Fine display by Siddhart Kaul as he finishes with figures of 2/26 from four overs, dismissing power-hitters Lynn and Russell
After 18 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 163/4 ( Dinesh Karthik (C) (W) 22 , Nitish Rana 1)
Kaul completed his 4 overs and what a spell it was for him. He has got rid of Russell in the over which means KKR will have to wait further for the win. They should not do anything silly here. Kolkata Knight Riders need 10 runs in 12 balls.
Robin Uthappa might not have gone all the way to see #KKR through, but produced a fine display with the bat nevertheless
After 17 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 155/3 ( Dinesh Karthik (C) (W) 20 , Andre Russell 0)
Okay so Williamson turns to Brathwaite to bowl the 17th over. And he provides the breakthrough as Uthappa goes back. But KKR still have things in control. They are looking to end things as soon as possible. Kolkata Knight Riders need 18 runs in 18 balls.
After 16 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 ( Robin Uthappa 45 , Dinesh Karthik (C) (W) 14)
Uthappa tries to reverse-sweep Rashid again. He fails yet again but manages a single. He hits two strokes with straight bat and fetche 10 runs for his side. That is a self-lesson. This looks smooth for KKR now. Kolkata Knight Riders need 26 runs in 24 balls.
After 15 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 132/2 ( Robin Uthappa 33 , Dinesh Karthik (C) (W) 11)
Bhuvneshwar is back too. And what an over it was, Yes he was hit for a six but it was not the most convincing shot by Karthik in this tournament. He looked quite edge Karthik but is helped by good luck and mistakes by opposition. Kolkata Knight Riders need 41 runs in 30 balls.
The 2nd-wicket partnership between Lynn and Uthappa wasn’t as fiery as the opening stand, but was important in keeping KKR in the chase. Here’s a look at the scoring areas in the partnership
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