Match 28 Commentary

SIX! Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over fine leg for 6 runs. That's it! Kolkata Knight Riders win by four wickets. It's their first victory of the season. After a top-order collapse, Rinku Singh guided the innings brilliantly, anchoring the chase with a composed unbeaten 53. He finished things off in style with a six. Anukul Roy provided valuable support towards the end, contributing 29 runs and building a crucial partnership with Rinku Singh. Rajasthan Royals bowlers put up a strong fight, with Ravindra Jadeja leading the effort, taking two important wickets. A much-needed win for Kolkata Knight Riders.

19.3

Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to silly point for no runs.

19.2

FOUR! Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

19.1

FOUR! Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

End of over 19

147/6-12 runs

Anukul Roy29 (16)

Jofra Archer1/35 (4.0)

18.6

Over 19. 12 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. Kolkata Knight Riders: 147/6(rr 7.74)

18.5

Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed to deep point for 1 run.

18.4

Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run.

18.3

SIX! Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Top shot.

18.2

Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.

18.1

Brijesh SharmatoAnukul Roy

Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Das.

End of over 18

135/6-7 runs

Anukul Roy29 (16)

Brijesh Sharma0/21 (1.4)

17.6

Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: Brijesh Sharma. Kolkata Knight Riders: 135/6(rr 7.50)

17.5

Brijesh SharmatoAnukul Roy

FOUR! Brijesh Sharma to Anukul Roy. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, inside edge past third man for 4 runs.

17.4

Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide down leg side backing away flick, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.

17.3

Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Jurel.

17.3

Wide Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.

17.2

Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Jurel.

17.1

Brijesh Sharma to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Jurel.

End of over 17

128/6-12 runs

Anukul Roy29 (16)

Jofra Archer1/35 (4.0)

16.6

Over 17. 12 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. Kolkata Knight Riders: 128/6(rr 7.53)

16.5

Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.

16.4

Jofra Archer to Anukul Roy. Reverse Swing-In yorker, to leg on the back foot flick, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.

16.3

Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.

16.2

FOUR! Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

16.2

Wide Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.

16.1

FOUR! Jofra Archer to Rinku Singh. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

End of over 16

116/6-19 runs

Anukul Roy29 (16)

Ravi Bishnoi1/41 (4.0)

15.6

Over 16. 19 runs. Bowler: Ravi Bishnoi. Kolkata Knight Riders: 116/6(rr 7.25)

15.5

Ravi Bishnoi to Rinku Singh. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.

15.4

Ravi Bishnoi to Anukul Roy. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, Played in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.

15.4

Wide Ravi Bishnoi to Anukul Roy. Leg spinner yorker, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.

15.3

Ravi Bishnoi to Anukul Roy. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot cutting, Played in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, run save by Hetmyer.

15.2

Ravi Bishnoi to Rinku Singh. Quicker length ball, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit pad to second slip for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.

15.2

Wide Ravi Bishnoi to Rinku Singh. Quicker length ball, wide down leg side on the back foot flick, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.

15.1