IPL 2017: Robin Uthappa shines as Kolkata Knight Riders go on top

Robin Uthappa’s 68 helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrises Hyderabad in a 2017 Indian Premier League clash at the Eden Gardens. (BCCI)

Updated on: Apr 15, 2017 10:59 PM IST

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Robin Uthappa’s 68 helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrises Hyderabad in a 2017 Indian Premier League clash at the Eden Gardens. (BCCI)

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SRH captain David Warner won the toss and chose to bowl against Gautam Gambhir-led KKR. (BCCI)

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Sunil Narine, who played a blistering innings vs Kings XI Punjab while opening, came out to bat alongside Gautam Gambhir again. (BCCI)

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But soon, Bhuvneshwar Kumar castled him with an inswinger to hand the visitors their first breakthrough. (BCCI)

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Gambhir, who looked good initially, missed a straightner from Rashid Khan, only to get bowled for 15. (BCCI)

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Robin Uthappa then steadied the ship with his calculated strokeplay and brought up his 18th IPL fifty. (bCCI)

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Uthappa was equally supported by Manish Pandey, who scored a gritty 46. (bCCI)

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The duo’s 77-run stand propelled KKR to 172/6. (bCCI)

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Bhuvnshwar Kumar was the pick of the bowlers for SRH, as he ended with figures of 3/20. (bCCI)

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In reply, David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan got SRH off to a good start, the Indian batsman being the aggressor. (BCCI)

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But with the introduction of spinners, SRH’s found it difficult to deal in boundaries. (BCCI)

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Dhawan, who looked good for his 23, was dismissed by Yusuf Pathan. (bCCI)

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With David Warner and Moises Henriques falling in quick succession, Yuvraj Singh tried to pull the momentum in SRH’s favor with some lusty blows. (bCCI)

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But KKR struck as Chris Woakes removed Yuvraj to end SRH’s hopes of sealing their first win at the Eden Gardens. (BCCI)

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KKR won the game by 17 runs, which proved to be their third win in IPL 2017. (BCCI)

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Robin Uthappa was named the Man of the Match for his magnificent 68. (BCCI)