Gambhir, Umesh script Kings XI thrashing
Led by Umesh Yadav's 4 for 33, Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Kings XI Punjab to 170, a total they chased down with eight wickets in hand
Led by Umesh Yadav's 4 for 33, Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Kings XI Punjab to 170, a total they chased down with eight wickets in hand
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir underscored the importance of a match-winner like Sunil Narine, whose ingenious bowling and big-hitting abilities, overwhelmed Kings XI Punjab in the first match at the Eden Gardens this season
Gautam Gambhir made an unbeaten 72, his 33rd fifty in the competition, equalling David Warner's tally in the tournament.
In an all-round performance of the highest quality, Sunil Narine showed up for his captain in both Powerplays
Kolkata Knight Riders have won all seven of the most recent matches between these two teams, and their spinners have had success over Glenn Maxwell in particular