IPL 2021: KKR almost through with massive win over Rajasthan Royals

Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance to beat Rajasthan Royals by a massive 86-run margin. KKR consolidated their position for the final Playoff position, finishing with 14 points with a NRR of 0.587. Shubman Gill hit a second consecutive fifty as KKR registered posted 171 for four after being put into bat. RR had a horrible start to their chase, losing Yashasvi Jaiwal to Shakib Al Hasan in the third ball of the innings. Back in the side, Lockie Ferguson struck twice in his first over. Mavi then removed Phillips and Dube with his pace. Varun Chakravarthy was not to be left behind as he joined the party in the next over dismissing Chris Morris LBW. Tewatia played a 36-ball 44-run cameo but it was not enough as KKR bowled out RR for a meagre 85.