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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, Hyderabad · · Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad (bat)
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Toss
Sunrisers Hyderabad (bat)
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Venue
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, Hyderabad
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Format
T20
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Series
Indian Premier League

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets TM Head starred with TM Head: 61 off 28 (9x4, 3x6).

Match Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in this T20 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, Hyderabad.

Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets

Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad elected to bat

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 165/10 (19.4 overs)

Kolkata Knight Riders: 169/3 (19.3 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

Against the backdrop of Sunrisers Hyderabad's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 5.67 (2 boundaries). the team had defensive difficulties in the 12th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 19 runs. the team had defensive difficulties in the 16th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 17 runs.

Scorecard Summary

Sunrisers Hyderabad165/10 (19.4 ov)
BatterRBSR
TM Headcaught6128217.9
Ishan Kishancaught4229144.8
Abhishek Sharmacaught1510150.0
H Klaasencaught118137.5
PJ Cumminscaught and bowled108125.0
HV Patelcaught65120.0
Aniket Vermacaught6875.0
R Smarancaught44100.0
E Malinganot out2633.3
S Arorabowled2633.3
Shivang Kumarcaught1250.0
Total165/10(19.4 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
CV Varun43739.3
Kartik Tyagi43027.5
SP Narine43127.8
AS Roy1818.0
VG Arora32518.3
C Green334111.3
Kolkata Knight Riders169/3 (19.3 ov)
BatterRBSR
A Raghuvanshicaught5947125.5
AM Rahanecaught4336119.4
FH Allencaught2913223.1
RK Singhnot out2211200.0
C Greennot out33100.0
Total169/3(19.3 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
Sakib Hussain31715.7
Shivang Kumar43117.8
PJ Cummins448112.0
Abhishek Sharma21407.0
HV Patel21708.5
E Malinga3.242012.6

Key Performers

  • 🏏 TM Head: 61 off 28 (9x4, 3x6)
  • 🏏 A Raghuvanshi: 59 off 47 (5x4, 2x6)
  • 🏏 Ishan Kishan: 42 off 29 (4x4, 2x6)
  • 🏏 AM Rahane: 43 off 36 (4x4, 1x6)
  • 🎳 CV Varun: 3/37 (4 ov)
  • 🎳 Kartik Tyagi: 2/30 (4 ov)

Turning Points

  • Collapse (over 11): Collapse: 3 wickets for 19 runs (TM Head, H Klaasen, R Smaran)
  • Collapse (over 15): Collapse: 3 wickets for 17 runs (Aniket Verma, S Arora, Ishan Kishan)
  • Collapse (over 18): Collapse: 3 wickets for 17 runs (PJ Cummins, Shivang Kumar, HV Patel)
  • Partnership (over 3): 84-run partnership between A Raghuvanshi and AM Rahane from over 4
  • Wicket Cluster (over 10): Wicket cluster in overs 11-12 (H Klaasen, R Smaran)

Innings Phases

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 71 runs, 1 wickets at 11.8 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 68 runs, 4 wickets at 7.6 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 26 runs, 5 wickets at 6.5 RPO

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 71 runs, 1 wickets at 11.8 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 62 runs, 1 wickets at 6.9 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 36 runs, 1 wickets at 10.8 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • CV Varun 4-0-37-3 (Econ: 9.25)
  • Kartik Tyagi 4-0-30-2 (Econ: 7.50)
  • SP Narine 4-0-31-2 (Econ: 7.75)
  • AS Roy 1-0-8-1 (Econ: 8.00)
  • VG Arora 3-0-25-1 (Econ: 8.33)
  • C Green 3-0-34-1 (Econ: 11.33)

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Sakib Hussain 3-0-17-1 (Econ: 5.67)
  • Shivang Kumar 4-0-31-1 (Econ: 7.75)
  • PJ Cummins 4-0-48-1 (Econ: 12.00)
  • Abhishek Sharma 2-0-14-0 (Econ: 7.00)
  • HV Patel 2-0-17-0 (Econ: 8.50)
  • E Malinga 3.2-0-42-0 (Econ: 12.60)

Conclusion

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad — Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets. The victory was built on TM Head: 61 off 28 (9x4, 3x6). Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 165/10 and Kolkata Knight Riders replied with 169/3.

Kolkata Knight Riders made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 11.83 (1w). Kolkata Knight Riders performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 8: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Kolkata Knight Riders put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 15: impact 0.95.

Execution Errors

Kolkata Knight Riders faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 11.14 (3 boundaries). Against the backdrop of E Malinga's the death overs difficulties, E Malinga conceded at 12.6 economy in 3.2 overs.

Strategic Successes

Sunrisers Hyderabad made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 12.5 (1w). Sunrisers Hyderabad steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 60 runs (11.61 RPO).

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