Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane on Sunday surpassed former left-hand batter Chris Gayle to become the ninth-highest run scorer in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the 53rd encounter of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.
KKR managed to save their IPL title defence at the last moment, keeping their nerves intact and pulling off a run-out to secure a one-run win over a fighting Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
Chasing 207 runs, RR was 71/5, but a 92-run stand between Parag and Shimron Hetmyer and fireworks from Shubham Dubey and Jofra Archer almost took them home, until the pair failed to complete a double on the final ball to push the match into a Super Over.
During the clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens' in Kolkata, Rahane scored 30 in 24 balls, consisting of a four and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 125.00. He fell to Riyan Parag, RR's skipper after being caught behind by Dhruv Jurel.
After winning the toss, KKR skipper Rahane opted to bat first. Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz opened the innings for Kolkata in the first innings.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday in Kolkata in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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