Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in yet another last-over thriller. A disciplined bowling performance saw KKR bounce back in the slog overs as they displayed nerves of steel under pressure
KKR set a fighting target of 172 runs after their first innings efforts, with Rinku Singh top-scoring with 46 runs (35b, 4x4, 1x6) while skipper Nitish Rana chipped in with 42 runs (31b, 3x4, 3x6). SRH came close to completing the chase led by Aiden Markram's 41 runs (40b, 4x4) and Heinrich
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowlers held their nerves to deliver skilful bowling spells in death overs to clinch a five-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Now, KKR is at eighth position with four wins and six losses. They have a total of eight points. SRH is at ninth position with three wins and six losses. They have a total of six points.
Nitish Rana's 42 and Rinku Singh's 46 helped Kolkata Knight Riders reach a respectable total of 171/9 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Thursday.
KKR will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.