Match Coverage

Russell special sinks Kings XI
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
Butter-fingered Knight Riders, and an economical Narine
Plays of the day from the IPL game between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders in Pune
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
'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

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

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

4/25

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

150

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

106

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

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

100

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

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

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