Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets RK Singh starred with RK Singh: 53 off 34 (5x4, 2x6).
Match Summary
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals in this T20 match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata.
Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets
Toss: Rajasthan Royals elected to bat
Rajasthan Royals: 155/9 (20.0 overs)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 161/6 (20.0 overs)
Why the Loser Lost
the team had defensive difficulties in the 19th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 19 runs. the team faced pressure in the 11th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 12th and 13th overs. the team faced pressure in the 15th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 16th and 17th overs.
Scorecard Summary
| Batter | R | B | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Suryavanshicaught | 46 | 28 | 164.3 | |||
| YBK Jaiswalcaught | 39 | 29 | 134.5 | |||
| SO Hetmyercaught | 15 | 18 | 83.3 | |||
| R Paragbowled | 12 | 14 | 85.7 | |||
| RA Jadejacaught | 9 | 7 | 128.6 | |||
| JC Archerrun out | 8 | 5 | 160.0 | |||
| D Ferreiracaught and bowled | 7 | 7 | 100.0 | |||
| Dhruv Jurelstumped | 5 | 7 | 71.4 | |||
| Brijesh Sharmanot out | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | |||
| Ravi Bishnoicaught | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | |||
| Total | 155/9 | (20.4 ov) | ||||
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV Varun | 4 | 15 | 3 | 3.8 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 23 | 3 | 5.8 |
| SP Narine | 4 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| VG Arora | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Ramandeep Singh | 2 | 26 | 0 | 13.0 |
| C Green | 2 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Batter | R | B | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RK Singhnot out | 53 | 34 | 155.9 | |||
| AS Roynot out | 29 | 16 | 181.3 | |||
| C Greenstumped | 27 | 13 | 207.7 | |||
| R Powellcaught | 23 | 20 | 115.0 | |||
| A Raghuvanshilbw | 10 | 19 | 52.6 | |||
| Ramandeep Singhbowled | 10 | 13 | 76.9 | |||
| AM Rahanecaught | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | |||
| TL Seifertbowled | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | |||
| Total | 161/6 | (20.0 ov) | ||||
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA Jadeja | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2.7 |
| N Burger | 2 | 20 | 1 | 10.0 |
| Yash Raj Punja | 4 | 25 | 1 | 6.3 |
| JC Archer | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 |
| R Parag | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 |
| Brijesh Sharma | 1.4 | 21 | 0 | 12.6 |
Key Performers
- 🏏 RK Singh: 53 off 34 (5x4, 2x6)
- 🏏 V Suryavanshi: 46 off 28 (6x4, 2x6)
- 🎳 CV Varun: 3/15 (4 ov)
- 🎳 RA Jadeja: 2/8 (3 ov)
- 🏏 YBK Jaiswal: 39 off 29 (4x4, 2x6)
- 🎳 Kartik Tyagi: 3/23 (4 ov)
Turning Points
- Collapse (over 18): Collapse: 3 wickets for 19 runs (RA Jadeja, SO Hetmyer, Ravi Bishnoi)
- Partnership (over 0): 81-run partnership between V Suryavanshi and YBK Jaiswal from over 1
- Wicket Cluster (over 10): Wicket cluster in overs 11-12 (Dhruv Jurel, YBK Jaiswal)
- Wicket Cluster (over 14): Wicket cluster in overs 15-16 (R Parag, D Ferreira)
- Wicket Cluster (over 18): Wicket cluster in overs 19-19 (RA Jadeja, SO Hetmyer)
Innings Phases
Rajasthan Royals:
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 63 runs, 0 wickets at 10.5 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 55 runs, 4 wickets at 6.1 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 37 runs, 5 wickets at 7.4 RPO
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 51 runs, 3 wickets at 8.5 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 46 runs, 3 wickets at 5.1 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 64 runs, 0 wickets at 13.7 RPO
Bowling Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- CV Varun 4-0-15-3 (Econ: 3.75)
- Kartik Tyagi 4-0-23-3 (Econ: 5.75)
- SP Narine 4-0-26-2 (Econ: 6.50)
- VG Arora 4-0-38-1 (Econ: 9.50)
- Ramandeep Singh 2-0-26-0 (Econ: 13.00)
- C Green 2-0-27-0 (Econ: 13.50)
Rajasthan Royals:
- RA Jadeja 3-0-8-2 (Econ: 2.67)
- N Burger 2-0-20-1 (Econ: 10.00)
- Yash Raj Punja 4-0-25-1 (Econ: 6.25)
- JC Archer 4-0-35-1 (Econ: 8.75)
- Ravi Bishnoi 4-0-42-1 (Econ: 10.50)
- R Parag 1-0-10-0 (Econ: 10.00)
- Brijesh Sharma 1.4-0-21-0 (Econ: 12.60)
Conclusion
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals — Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets. The victory was built on RK Singh: 53 off 34 (5x4, 2x6). Rajasthan Royals posted 155/9 and Kolkata Knight Riders replied with 161/6.
Kolkata Knight Riders performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 8: impact 0.98. In a critical phase, Kolkata Knight Riders put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 11: impact 0.93. Kolkata Knight Riders steadied things in a critical phase — Rescue partnership: 71 runs (11.51 RPO).
Execution Errors
Against the backdrop of Kolkata Knight Riders's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 12.27 (7 boundaries). Rajasthan Royals faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 7.75 (2 boundaries). Against the backdrop of Ramandeep Singh's the death overs difficulties, Ramandeep Singh conceded at an economy of 13.0 in 2 overs.
Strategic Successes
Rajasthan Royals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 10.83 (0w). Rajasthan Royals steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 77 runs (9.06 RPO).