18/04Result
14th match (N), Pepsi Indian Premier League at Pune, Apr 18 2015
KKR won by 4 wkts (13b rem)
Player of the Match
Andre Russell
Andre RussellKolkata Knight Riders
18/04Result
14th match (N), Pepsi Indian Premier League at Pune, Apr 18 2015
KKR won by 4 wkts (13b rem)
Player of the Match
Andre Russell
Andre RussellKolkata Knight Riders

Match Day

Report
3122dThe Report by Rachna Shetty

Russell blitz leads shaky Knight Riders to win

Kings XI Punjab pacer Sandeep Sharma's controlled, incisive spell with the new ball had threatened to make a chase of 156 insurmountable for Kolkata Knight Riders, before Andre Russell's blunt-force innings took the defending champions to their second win

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Kings XI dance to Russell rap

A breakdown of how Andre Russell delivered victory for Kolkata Knight Riders after a shaky start in their chase

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'I am wicketkeeper first, then batsman' - Saha

Wriddhiman Saha's batting has enjoyed a steady upswing and he has been a useful option for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL as well, but he insists he is a wicketkeeper first

No trouble today

13

Instances of KKR scoring 150+ in successful IPL chases, the fewest among teams that have played all 8 IPLs.

Lower order Landmark

66

Runs scored by Andre Russell, the highest score by any batsman batting at No. 7 or below in IPL history.

On a High

4/25

Sandeep Sharma's figures in this game, his career best in T20s. This was his first 4-wicket haul.

Par or above par?

150

Average score in wins for Kings XI against Knights Riders when batting first. They got 155 today.

Tonked!

106

Sixes conceded by Piyush Chawla in the IPL, the second-most by any bowler after Amit Mishra (111).

Playing Musical Chairs

5

Number of teams that Thisara Perara has represented in the IPL, the second-most after Parthiv Patel (6).

A different century

100

Number of IPL matches played by Virender Sehwag. He is the 10th player to reach this landmark.

Hit or Miss

55

Number of times Virender Sehwag has been dismissed during the Powerplay in the IPL, more than any other batsman.

Knights trump Kings

3

Number of consecutive games that Kolkata Knight Riders have won against Kings XI Punjab.