Highlights, PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2021, Match 21, Full Cricket Score: Morgan's unbeaten 47 guides Kolkata to five-wicket win

Just to take you back to the crazy start to the Kolkata chase today

We've had a catch off a full toss, the catch of the tournament, a run-out where the batsman starts walking only to discover he was in.....all in 4 overs!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 26, 2021

After 17 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 126/5 ( Eoin Morgan (C) 47 , Dinesh Karthik (W) 12)

DONE AND DUSTED! Current skipper Morgan and former skipper Dinesh Karthik seal the deal for KKR with a comfortable victory for KKR. Yes, they did suffer initial blows in the chase but contributions from Tripathi (41) and Morgan (47), apart from a small cameo from Russell (10) did it for Kolkata.

A quality knock from the skipper when it mattered

Captain’s knock by Morgan. Came in a crisis, held innings together. Dare say though Punjab could have won match had they scored 145-150. Ifs and buts have no place in sport alas

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 26, 2021

MILESTONE ALERT:

 Eoin Morgan has completed 7,000 T20 runs.

After 16 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 115/5 ( Eoin Morgan (C) 46 , Dinesh Karthik (W) 2)

Deepak Hooda comes in just for his second over. The game has been stolen away from Punjab, with 13 runs coming off it. Morgan has been on fire after a while in this match. He’s into his 40s. KKR need 9 off 24 balls.

After 15 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 102/5 ( Eoin Morgan (C) 34 , Dinesh Karthik (W) 1)

Bishnoi returns for his last over. KKR suffer another blow in the chase as Dre Russ falls short of the crease having been run-out by Rahul. Arshdeep initiated a throw from short third man to Rahul, who finished the West Indian off. No boundaries in this with just four off it. KKR need 22 runs off 30 balls.

After 14 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 98/4 ( Eoin Morgan (C) 31 , Andre Russell 10)

Chris Jordan returns. Andre Russell punishes him for a boundary ass he gets a thick edge with the ball racing past fine leg. Seven runs off it as Morgan retains strike with a single. KKR need 26 off 36 balls. They’re nearly there.

After 13 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 91/4 ( Eoin Morgan (C) 29 , Andre Russell 5)

Bishnoi returns for his third. It’s a silent but tidy over. Morgan goes for the sweep but falls just short of deep midwicket. Final timeout called with KKR needing 33 runs off 42 balls. Three off it.

After 12 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 88/4 ( Eoin Morgan (C) 27 , Andre Russell 4)

Mohammed Shami is back. Mid off and mid on in place for him, knowing that Russell has the tendency to go big.  Anyway, Russell is off the mark with a boundary past fine leg fence. Five off it.

After 11 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 83/4 ( Eoin Morgan (C) 26 , )

Deepak Hooda is introduced. Tripathi enters the 40s with a fine four towards deep square leg, but is later dismissed for 41 as he finds Shahrukh at long-on. He went for another biggie but finding the fielder cost him. Seven runs and a wicket as Andre Russell comes into bat.

After 10 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 76/3 ( Rahul Tripathi 36 , Eoin Morgan (C) 24)

Chris Jordan is back. Tripathi goes down past extra cover for a boundary but finds Gayle in the deep. Tripathi then makes use a back of a length ball to guide it past third man for a four. Eight runs in the first over after timeout.

After 9 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 68/3 ( Rahul Tripathi 28 , Eoin Morgan (C) 24)

Bishnoi is back for his second after a good first over. We’re not even halfway through the innings but KKR are past halfway in the run-chase. Tripathi with another boundary past the long-leg fence. A sliding Arshdeep’s efforts go in vain to stop that ball. Nine runs off it as timeout has been called.

After 8 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 59/3 ( Rahul Tripathi 21 , Eoin Morgan (C) 22)

Chris Jordan is into the attack for his first over. Two fours from Rahul Tripathi and one four from Morgan to put Kolkata right back in the chase. Costly one with 13 runs coming off it.

After 7 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 46/3 ( Rahul Tripathi 16 , Eoin Morgan (C) 18)

Ravi Bishnoi, who endured a couple of misfields this innings, is into the attack. He replaces Arshdeep Singh. Morgan looks to cut the ball first up but misses it. He continues to bowl a few around off and outside off. Just four singles off it.

After 6 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 42/3 ( Rahul Tripathi 15 , Eoin Morgan (C) 16)

Shami continues. Bishnoi misfields once again as Morgan brings up another much-needed boundary. KKR will be cautious as to they don’t lose more wickets in the chase. End of the powerplay with four dots off the over. Just five runs from the over.

After 5 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 37/3 ( Rahul Tripathi 15 , Eoin Morgan (C) 11)

Arshdeep is back to bowl the penultimate over of the powerplay. Tripathi opens the face of the bat to find the vacant boundary at point. He brings up another boundary with Bishnoi misfielding at third man, which led to that boundary. 10 off it.

After 4 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 27/3 ( Rahul Tripathi 6 , Eoin Morgan (C) 10)

Mohammed Shami is back. Eoin Morgan punishes him for a six towards deep square leg. Tripathi survives a direct hit from Chris Gayle who fired one towards the bowler’s end. Tripathi initially walks back, but replays suggest he’s made his ground. So, he returns to bat. 10 runs off it.

After 3 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 17/3 ( Rahul Tripathi 6 , )

Arshdeep Singh is introduced. Tripathi uses advantage of his short ball over off-stump to send the ball flying over short third man for a boundary. However, it’s a wicket in each over so far for PKBS with Narine being dismissed. Morgan joins Tripathi.  Seven runs and a wicket.

After 2 overs,Kolkata Knight Riders 10/2 ( Rahul Tripathi 0 , Sunil Narine 0)

Mohammed Shami is given the new ball. Shubman Gill finds the deep square leg fence for his second boundary. However, balls later he is struck leg before by Shami. Shubman had played across the line and missed it. Sunil Narine joins Rahul Tripathi. Five runs and a wicket.