KKR keep their IPL campaign alive with low-scoring win
KKR remain in contention for the playoffs but need other results to go their way
KKR remain in contention for the playoffs but need other results to go their way
Scorer: Chetan Kumar | Commentator: George Binoy
Prakhar: "I just checked that Rinku was dismissed last time more than a month ago, on 17th April!"
With six wins in their last seven games, KKR are now in sixth place with 13 points. They still need to win their last game against DC, and hope PBKS and RR lose their last league games too.
Mustafa Moudi : "Extraordinary stuff from KKR after remaining winless in their first 6 matches. 2014, 2021 and now 2026.. People often talk about MI Comebacks, but KKR is really King of Comebacks !!"
Hardik reckons MI were 20 short. "I don't mind playing on such wickets where bowlers have something to do, IPL is becoming batting dominated where bowlers are helpless ... so I kind of enjoyed this pitch. (on the fielding) I don't know, we have been quite poor throughout the season, no one wants to do it, but there's no hiding away, we haven't taken those chances. Last game is an ESA game for the children, want to give them a smile, entertain them and make them happy, lifetime memories for them."
Rovman Powell: "Typical Caribbean wicket. Ball was gripping, I understand how to bat on it. Once you get a start you target the short side, good to contribute to a team win. It's the beauty of the game, kep focus on the last game, don't worry about qualifying, play good cricket and whatever happens happens."
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KumarS: "With just one game left for each team, four teams are still vying for the 4th playoff spot, while three teams are fighting for the qualifier match. Nail-biting finish for the season!"
Giggity: "In the squads list, can Cricinfo also include the coaches information? Trying to find out the batting coach for KKR." It's Shane Watson, though his designation is assistant coach, and Andre Russell is a power coach.
Ajinkya Rahane: The belief we had ... we had good discussions among our team, after that first win we started believing, we kept a nice and positive atmosphere and preparation has been fantastic. When Green started bowling we wanted Powell to get in and what an impact he has made ... I want to mention Anukul Roy and Karthik Tyagi, amazing contributions. Really happy for Manish Pandey, his work ethic and attitude when he is not playing was fantstic. Really happy for him. We want to now be in the moment.
Manish Pandey is the Player of the Match: Definitely feels great, KKR has been kind to me, this is the only time I've batted, I've been padded up and waiting to bat, this is a special one for me. A couple of fours I got off a length off Deepak and Bumrah were really nice ... If I am not getting to play, I want to be a part of the team and whoever wants to ask me for help I'm ready to help ... Hope we finish well and squeeze into the top four. We probably end up batting for one hour at practice but also practice fielding for 45 minutes every day, I don't bowl but I really enjoy my fielding, gives me great pride to add value to the team in any way I can.
Thank you for following the game with us tonight, we'll be back with GT vs CSK in about 17 hours. Good night!
Jacks is going to bowl for the first time in the game.
Anukul Roy is the new batter ...
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