IPL 2021, PBKS vs KKR Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Punjab Kings by 5 wickets

Apr 26, 2021, 23:32:16 IST

PBKS vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2021 Match 21 Updates: Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders defeated KL Rahul's Punjab Kings by 5 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Follow the live updates of PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2021 match no. 21 here.

IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Highlights

PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2021 Highlights: Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders defeat KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings by 5 wickets at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Rahul Tripathi top-scored with 41 off 32 balls while Morgan contributed with an unbeaten 47 off 40 deliveries as KKR chased down a target of 124 runs with 20 balls to spare. Earlier, Prasidh Krishna picked three wickets while Pat Cummins and Sunil Narine scalped two wickets apiece as Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Punjab Kings to a 123 for 9 after opting to bowl at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. For Punjab, Mayank Agarwal top-scored with 31 off 34 balls and Chris Jordan contributed with an 18-ball 30. ...Read More

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Apr 26, 2021, 23:07:37 IST

PBKS vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders win

A couple of boundaries from Dinesh Karthik as in the 17th over and Kolkata Knight Riders register their second win in IPL 2021. Morgan & Co beat Punjab Kings by 5 wickets.

Apr 26, 2021, 23:05:23 IST

Hooda to Morgan: FOUR, SIX

Back-to-back big shots from the Morgan and KKR needs just 10 runs to win the game.

Apr 26, 2021, 23:00:49 IST

Andre Russell run out for the 5th time in IPL

This is the 2nd time against PBKS

Last time was at Eden Gardens in 2019 at Bengaluru

Apr 26, 2021, 22:57:58 IST

PBKS vs KKR: Andre Russell run out for 10

WICKET! A direct hit from Arshdeep Singh from short third man and Andre Russell is run out for 10. The throw hit the base of the stumps and found Russell short. KKR: 98/5 after 14.1 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 22:50:03 IST

Jordan to Russell: FOUR!

FOUR! A mistimed pull from Russell as he finds an under-edge that races towards the fine leg boundary for four.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:46:23 IST

IPL 2021 live score: Update after 13 overs

13 overs gone, Kolkata Knight Riders are 91/4. They need 33 runs in 42 balls to win this game. Morgan is anchoring the chase and batting at 29. He is accompanied by Andre Russell (5*).

Apr 26, 2021, 22:38:47 IST

Stats Alert!

Rahul Tripathi gone for 41:

This ends a 66-run stand for the 4th wicket

This is the 6th highest 4th wicket partnership for KKR vs PBKS

Apr 26, 2021, 22:37:39 IST

PBKS vs KKR: Rahul Tripathi departs

WIKCET! Tripathi caught by Shahrukh Khan at long-on. Length ball from Deepak Hooda, Tripathi moves down the line to play the lofted shot but didn't get the distance. KKR: 83/4 after 11 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 22:30:49 IST

Live Score IPL 2021: Tripathi moves to 40

Deepak Hooda to Rahul Tripathi - FOUR! Cracks the sweep through square leg and moves to 40*.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:29:15 IST

Jordan to Tripathi - FOUR

FOUR! Back of a length delivery from Chris Jordan and Tripathi guides it past fine of third man.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:27:57 IST

Fifty partnership between Morgan and Tripathi

8th fifty partnership for the 4th wicket against PBKS in IPL

1st fifty partnership between the pair in 6 outings.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:21:11 IST

IPL 2021 Live: Bishnoi to Tripathi - FOUR

FOUR! Paddles the bat fine and the ball goes past Arshdeep Singh at fine leg. The fielder dives to stop but couldn't keep the ball in.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:17:50 IST

Jordan to Morgan: FOUR!

FOUR! Poor delivery from Jordan. Too much wide. Morgan utilises the opportunity and slaps it over extra cover for a boundary. KKR:59/3 after 8 overs.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:14:18 IST

Fifty-up for KKR

Jordan comes into the attack and Rahul Tripathi slams him for a boundary behind of square. Fifty up for KKR.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:12:42 IST

IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Brilliant first over from Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi bowls a brilliant over to begin his spell. He concedes just three runs and KKR move to 46/3 after 7 overs.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:10:40 IST

Bishnoi into the attack

Right-arm leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack. He will bowl the first ball to KKR skipper Eoin Morgan.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:03:41 IST

Shami to Morgan: FOUR!

FOUR! More runs to KKR as Ravi Bishnoi misfields again. Short ball from Mohammed Shami and, Morgan Chops it through cover point.

Apr 26, 2021, 22:00:26 IST

PBKS vs KKR: Tripathi gets a boundary

FOUR! Beautifully done by Rahul Tripathi. Moves down the line, makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:55:38 IST

Shami to Morgan: SIX!

Cracking shot from Morgan. Short ball from Mohammed Shami, and Morgan smokes it over square leg for a maximum.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:53:45 IST

Sunil Narine claims a 4-ball duck

WICKET! An amazing catch from Ravi Bishnoi. Length ball, Narine tries to slog across the line but gets caught at deep mid-wicket. Bishnoi dives full length and takes the blinder. Wicket to Arshdeep Singh. KKR: 17/3 after 3 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 21:45:29 IST

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Shami strikes

WICKET! Mohammed Shami traps Shubman Gill in front, KKR lose both openers in quick succession. Poor shot selection as he plays across the line. The ball hits him dead in front. KKR: 9/2 after 1.5 overs.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:39:26 IST

Rana goes for a golden duck

His 4th golden duck in IPL

All previous 3 came in last season:

vs RR at Dubai

vs PBKS at Sharjah

vs RCB at Abu Dhabi

Apr 26, 2021, 21:38:07 IST

PBKS vs KKR: Rana out for a first-ball duck

WICKET! Moises Henriques strikes in the first over, Nitish Rana falls for a first-ball duck. KKR: 5/1 after 0.4 over

Apr 26, 2021, 21:34:15 IST

Shubman Gill goes off the mark in style

FOUR off the first ball from Shubman Gill. A poor ball from Moises Henriques, on to the pads, and Gill nudges it for a four.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:32:25 IST

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: KKR begin the chase of 124

Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana are out to begin the 124-run chase for KKR. Moises Henriques begins the attack for Punjab Kings.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:31:06 IST

Prasidh Krishna’s best bowling figures in the IPL

vs SRH: 30/4, 2018

vs PBKS: 3/29, 2020

vs PBKS: 3/30, 2021*

vs RR: 2/35, 2018

Apr 26, 2021, 21:28:58 IST

Lowest 1st innings scores for PBKS vs KKR

119/6: 30 April 2011

123/9: 26 April 2021

124/7: 18 April 2012

132/9: 26 April 2014

134/9: 15 April 2012

Apr 26, 2021, 21:22:55 IST

Stats Alert!

Cummins picked 2 wickets:

There are 3 KKR bowlers with 2 wickets each in this innings.

This is only the 3rd time that 3 KKR bowlers have taken at least 2 wickets against PBKS. [In 2015 at Pune; In 2013 at Mohali being the previous 2 instances]

Apr 26, 2021, 21:18:06 IST

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: End of PBKS innings

Punjab Kings post 123 for 9 after some late hit from Chris Jordan. Kolkata Knight Riders need 124 to win.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:13:45 IST

Krishan to Jordan: SIX

SIX! Short, outside off and Jordan slaps it down the ground over the bowler's head for six.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:12:05 IST

Last over: Prasidh Krishna into the attack

Prasidh Krishna comes to bowl the final over and gets smashed for a six off the very first ball. Short ball, outside off and Jordan plays the uppercut for a six over the point boundary.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:10:34 IST

Cummins to Jordan: FOUR, dot, SIX

Fight back from Chris Jordan and some valuable runs for Punjab Kings. A boundary behind square and then a maximum over fine-leg. Some late fireworks from Jordan and PBKS go past the 100-run mark. PBKS: 109/8 after 19 overs.

Apr 26, 2021, 21:08:41 IST

IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR: Bishnoi out for 1

WICKET! Pat Cummins gets his second wicket. Ravi Bishnoi falls for 1, third catch for Eoin Morgan. PBKS: 98/8 after 18.2 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 21:03:17 IST

Shahrukh Khan departs

WICKET! Shahrukh Khan holes out to Eoin Morgan at extra cover. Prasidh Krishna strikes again. PBKS: 95/7 after 17.2 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 20:58:54 IST

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Brilliant over from Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy concedes just four runs to complete his spell. He gets the figures of 1/24 from four overs. 17 overs gone, PBKS: 95/6

Apr 26, 2021, 20:51:30 IST

Narine to Shahrukh: SIX

SIX! A much-needed maximum for Punjab Kings amid the fall of wickets. Off break into the slot, Shahrukh slogs over deep mid-wicket for a clean six.

Apr 26, 2021, 20:49:57 IST

PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Pooran clean bowled

WICKET! Varun Chakravarthy gets his first wicket tonight. Swing and a miss. Short ball, a little turn and gets under Pooran's blade to rattle the stumps. PBKS: 79/6 after 14.2 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 20:43:46 IST

Sunil Narine cleans up Mosies Henriques

WICKET! Beautiful delivery from Sunil Narine - Offbreak, perfect length. Henriques leans forward but leaves a huge gap between bat and pad. The ball turns and sneak through the gap to disturb the stumps. PBKS: 75/5 after 13.1 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 20:39:11 IST

IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Live Score: First six for Nicholas Pooran

Varun Chakravarthy to Nicholas Pooran - SIX! Pitched up, Pooran swings his arms and tonks it over long-on for a six.

Apr 26, 2021, 20:37:21 IST

Mayank Agarwal departs

WICKET! Punjab Kings continue to lose wickets in Ahmedabad. After the pacers rattled the top-order, Sunil Narine strikes too get rid of Mayank Agarwal. The PBKS opener looks to pull the short ball but hits it straight to the deep mid-wicket. Great catch from Rahul Tripathi. PBKS: 60/4 after 11.2 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 20:26:21 IST

Live Score IPL 2021: Fifty up for PBKS

Krishna to Mayank - SIX! Back of length delivery, Mayank backs away and clobbers it over deep mid-wicket for a cracking maximum. Fifty up for Punjab Kings. PBKS: 56/3 after 10 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 20:23:46 IST

Stats Alert!

KL Rahul gone for 19:

This is the lowest SR for him against KKR in an innings where he has faced a minimum of 20 balls.

Apr 26, 2021, 20:19:22 IST

IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Live Score: Prasidh Krishna gets Deepak Hooda

WICKET! More trouble for Punjab Kings as Prasidh Krishna strikes in his first over to leave Punjab Kings reeling. Decent shot from Hooda but he hits it straight to Eoin Morgan at point. PBKS: 42/3 after 7.4 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 20:11:23 IST

Gayle grabs a Golden Duck

Shivam Mavi is giving some a tough challenge to the Punjab Kings batters. After three good overs, the youngster strikes. Gayle looks to reach a wider deliver and gets a feather through to Karthik.

Apr 26, 2021, 20:02:55 IST

IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR Live Score: KL Rahul out on 19

WICKET! Pat Cummins provides the breakthrough. Length ball, Rahul makes room and lofts it down the ground. A mistimed shot and Sunil Narine takes a high catch near the edge of the circle. PBKS: 36/1 after 5.4 overs

Apr 26, 2021, 19:57:21 IST

Rahul slams a six

SIX! KL Rahul finally opens up his arms and go for the biggie.

Apr 26, 2021, 19:56:01 IST

IPL 2021 PBKS vs KKR: Mavi puts the pressure

Shivam Mavi continues to build pressure over the PBKS openers - KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The youngster concedes just 2 runs of his third over and PBKS are 29 for no loss after 5 overs.

Apr 26, 2021, 19:50:54 IST

KL Rahul vs Shivam Mavi

Innings: 1

Runs: 16

Balls Faced: 5

Dismissals: 0

Apr 26, 2021, 19:48:34 IST

Sunil Narine into the attack

Sunil Narine comes into the attack and Rahul hammers him for a boundary through sweeper cover off the very first ball. Too short, Rahul makes room and cuts it away for a four.

Apr 26, 2021, 19:44:19 IST

IPL 2021, Live Score: Mavi to Mayank - FOUR

FOUR! Amazing shot from Mayank Agarwal. Not much movement on offer. Mayank leans and drives beautifully through covers for a boundary.