Riding on excellent batting from Gambhir and Uthappa, Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 8 wickets with more than a over to spare against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Despite some excellent bowling from Mustafizur Rahman, Gambhir showed his class and took his team to victory in the all-important game.
BCBtigers: Mustafiz gave away 14 runs in his last over, finisheds with figures 4-0-28-1. >#SRHvKKR>#IPL2016
— Mohaimen Barson (@b4rsOn) >April 16, 2016
One run to win. It is easy. Gautam Gambhir will be the man-of-the-match. Karn Sharma into the attack. Gambhir finishes it style with a boundary. Kolkata Knight Riders win the match by 8 wickets. Gambhir is unbeaten on 90.
After 18 overs: Kolkata 142 for 2.
15 runs to win in three overs. Mutafizur into the attack. A bit late from Warner!! A very good shot from Gambhir and it is another boundary. Gambhir seems to finish this match all by himself. excellent comeback delivery from Rahman. Nine to win. Pandey takes single and 8 to win. Another excellent shot from Gambhir, this time the ball sails over and it is a six. two to win. a deft touch and a single. One to win.
After 17 overs: Kolkata 128 for 2.
20 more to win in 4 overs. It is indeed disappointing for Hyderabad fans. Bhuvneshwar Kumar into the attack, Pandey and Gambhir runs quickly for a single. Gambhir takes another single. Pandey smashes but straight to long-on and only a single. Dealing in single now? excellent shot and a single.
After 16 overs: Kolkata 123 for 2. It is strategic time-out
31 runs to win in 5 overs. With Gambhir still there, it will be easy for Kolkata Knight Riders. Saran into the attack, Gambhir smashes it over mid-wicket for another boundary. Now Gambhir is dealing in boundaries. This time on the off-side and it is another boundary. Only 23 runs to win. Why Warner didn't give the bowling to Mustafizur and have a go at Gambhir? It is indeed surprising from Warner. wide delivery from Saran this time. Dhawan misses the run-out.
After 15 overs: Kolkata 112 for 2
Reddy continues. Pandey takes a single. Gambhir slashes it hard over cover for a boundary. too much width this time from Reddy. Two quick wickets didn't rattle up Gambhir. Another beautiful shot and another boundary. It is two in two for Gambhir. He is taking control of this match. 34 runs to win. Gambhir takes a single. Pandey taking singles and giving a good company to Gambhir.
What a delivery!! An excellently Bowled yorker Russel just got blown away. >#SRHvKKR>#VIVOIPL>#IPL2016>#IPL9>#ipl
— Deepak Agarwal (@deepakagarwal95) >April 16, 2016
After 14 overs: Kolkata 100 for 2
Mustafizur contiues excellent delivery to start with, Russell takes a single giving Gambhir the strike. Gambhir takes two runs of the next ball. Gambhir is playing brilliantly in this game pacing his innings very well. A full toss and Gambhir misses it and only a single. Excellent economy for Rahman (5.86) in T20 career. excellent yorker from Rahman and rattles the stumps of Andre Russell. quick wickets. Kolkata 97 for 2. Manish Pandey is the new man. Another great delivery from Rahman. Mustafizur Rahman is bowling brilliantly here. Can he bring the game back for Hyderabad? Unnecessary over throw. It is 100 for Kolkata
>#MIvsGL The Wankhede is steadily filling up with the fans... >@mipaltan lets win it tonight >pic.twitter.com/J49lW9W6sJ
— Prasad Khomne (@PrrasadKhomne) >April 16, 2016
After 13 overs: Kolkata 93 for 1.
52 to win in 8 oivers. Gambhir on 49 not out. Ashish Reddy into the attack. and Gambhir completes his fifty. excellent delivery from Reddy. appeals for LBW and umpire gives Uthappa out. First strike for Hyderabad. Uthappa is gone. Kolkata 92 for 1. Russell is the new man. Excellent bowling from Reddy. Wow!! what a bowling from this youngster. Russell plays it and only a single. Two runs and a wicket.
I don't understand how >@SDhawan25 is better than >@GautamGambhir let's see who wins at the end of >#IPL2016
— Shrikant Shinde (@shri_qpro) >April 16, 2016
After 12 overs: Kolkata 91 for no loss
57 to win from 9 overs. Mustafizur back into the attack, starts with a wide. Excellent stuff from Rahman, Uthappa takes a single. Can Rahman strike here? A deft touch from Gambhir and takes a single. These two are playing Mustafizur Rahman carefully. excellent bowling from Rahman. Again an excellent delivery. This young man is bowling beautifully and controlling things down the middle. Gambhir takes a single
After 11 overs: Kolkata 86 for no loss
71 more runs to win off 10 overs. Kolkata might cross the line against Hyderabad today. Karn Sharma into the attack. Gambhir puts away the short ball for a boundary. Gambhir jumps out and places over the cover fielder for another boundary. It is back to back boundary for Gambhir. Kolkata is racing away now. Gambhir smashes this ball on the onside and another boundary. He is really taking on Karn Sharma. three boundaries from this over. expensive over from Karn Sharma.
>@davidwarner31 I think you are not using >@Mustafiz90 properly...that's where u r losing the match >#SRHvKKR>#IPL2016
— Ashraful Islam Rafi (@rafithe47) >April 16, 2016
After 10 overs: Kolkata 72 for no loss
Henriques continues. Uthappa whips off his pads for a six. excellent timing from Uthappa. takes a single of the second ball. Gambhir chases a delivery and misses. really wide delivery. Uthappa is looking good here.
After nine overs: Kolkata 61 for no loss
Bhuvi into the attack. Really a good bouncer, it is wide. a deft touch from Uthappa, takes one run. Gambhir pulls it and again a single. another single. Gambhir flicks and finds the boundary.
After eight overs: Kolkata 50 for no loss. It is strategic time-out
Henriques into the attack. Gambhir completes 5000 runs in T20 career. a quick single from Uthappa. Running between the wickets has been the hallmark between these two. cheeky shot from Gambhir and takes two runs. Gambhir pulls and it is another boundary. Gambhir tries to take away the game from Hyderabad. It is fifty for Kolkata.
Gambhir is now the 15th player in the world to score more than 5000 runs in T20s. >#VIVOIPL>#KKRvSRH>#IPL2016
— Nakul (@N_V_22) >April 16, 2016
After seven overs: Kolkata 42 for no loss
Karn Sharma into the attack. Gambhir takes a single of the first ball. excellent delivery from Sharma. A good tidy over so far from Karn Sharma. Uthappa tries to reverse sweep but only for a single. cheeky shot from Gambhir and two runs
After six overs: Kolkata 36 for no loss
Saran continues. Uthappa takes a single. wild swing and miss by Gambhir. A good length ball from Barinder Saran. Gambhir attacks and takes two runs and a review for run-out. Gambhir is safely in and it is not out. A great shot from Gambhir pouncing on the ball and smashes it over fine-leg for a boundary. excellent slower one
After five overs: Kolkata 28 for no loss
Mustafizur Rahman into the attack. Uthappa takes a quick single. Gambhir takes another single. excellent delivery from Rahman. Mustafizur Rahman is the man to watch for in this match. Kolkata should deal with him carefully. Uthappa having treatment in his hand. He is ready now. The ball is gripping the surface. another excellent delivery and a run-out chance missed by Rahman. It is indeed a close shave for Gambhir. A tidy over from Mustafizur Rahman. Three runs from this over.
The game plan of gautam gambhir is too good..wonder when this gr8 will make a comeback in indian jersey#ipl2016
— chittesh (@chittesh67) >April 16, 2016
After four overs: Kolkata 25 for no loss
Saran continues. Gambhir and Uthappa run for a quick single. Uthappa smashes it past mid-on for another boundary. Uthappa is now dealing in boundaries. Saran is bowling to his fielders for Gambhir. excellent dellvery.
Uthappa is striking so good. Should be replacing dhawan ! >#IPL2016>#t20
— sameer (@sam_k_89) >April 16, 2016
After three overs: Kolkata 19 for no loss
Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues. Hyderabad has to take these two wickets early to have hold in this match. Excellent delivery from Bhuvi. Uthappa drives past the mid-on fielder for a boundary. Uthappa is in good touch. Ominous sign for Hyderabad. Another excellent placement on the off-side and takes two singles.
After two overs: Kolkata 13 for no loss
Barinder Saran who is making his debut in IPL is introduced into the attack. starts with a wide. excellent shot and equally excellent fielding by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. excellent delivery from Saran. Gambhir still searching for his first run in this match. A wild swish and miss, great delivery from Saran. Gambhir pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary, excellent shot. Gambhir opens his account with the boundary.
Barinder Saran from >@SunRisers looks a pretty decent bowler. >#IPL9>#IPL2016
— Eyes on you !! ® (@tusharsingh9) >April 16, 2016
After one over: Kolkata 7 for no loss
The chase is on now. Can Hyderabad restrict Kolkata? Will wait and watch. Robin Uthappa and Gambhir are out in the middle. Bhuvneshwar Kumar opens the bowling. Uthappa opens his account with two runs. Uthappa plays an excellent through point for a boundary. Good running between wickets. Gambhir on strike now.
Sunrisers Hyderabad after early jitters managed to score a competitive 142 for 7 with good knocks from Eoin Morgan and Naman Ojha.
Eoin Morgan and Naman Ojha played sensibly and gave its bowlers something to defend. Let us wait for the Kolkata run-chase.,
Last over. Russell to bowl. Karn Sharma takes a single of the first ball. excellent yorker and Reddy gets a single again. another single. Good over so far from Russell. excellent yorker from Russell and takes two runs. again two runs, umpire review. and it is out. Hyderabad loses 7th wicket. It is run-out. Hyderabad 141 for 7. Excellent last over from Russell. Bhuvi misses and it is a bye.
6 off the last ball of 17th, 18th & 19th over. >#IPLT20>#IPL2016>#KKRvSRH
— Vishal Jain (@vishjain61) >April 16, 2016
After 19 overs: Hyderabad 135 for 6
Two overs to go. Umesh into the attack. Reddy takes a single and gives strike to Morgan. Morgan takes a single. three runs in three balls now. Another excellent shot but straight to Shakib at deep long-on and it is the end of Morgan. Good innnings comes to an end. Hyderabad 128 for 6. Wide called. Karn Sharma is the new man. three wickets now for Umesh Yadav. Reddy smashes the last ball to a maximum.
After 18 overs: Hyderabad 125 for 5
Three overs to go.Morkel to continue. Ojha makes room and cuts but only a single. Morgan should use his experience from now on. Morgan on strike, takes a quick single. Running between the wickets is quite good for Hyderabad. Ojha smashes down the ground and a good relay catch taken by Russell and Chawla. A good relay catch from these two. Might be the one of the best catches in IPL. Hydedrabad 117 for 5. Morgan smashes the next ball and takes one run. Ashish Reddy is the new man. Reddy is the off the mark. Morgan smashes the last ball for a six and it is fifty for Morgan.
What a combination of catch! >#IPL2016
— Rana Sarkar (@livbyrana) >April 16, 2016
After 17 overs: Hyderabad 115 for 4.
Four overs to go. Forty runs from here will take Hyderabad to 145. A good score to defend. Shakib into the attack. Morgan takes a single. Ojha takes a single. runs are coming in singles. Ojha jumps out and smashes but for a single again. Excellent over from Shakib. Morgan smashes the last ball for a maximum.
After 16 overs: Hyderabad 105 for 4. It is strategic time-out
Five overs to go. Morkel into the attack. Good running between the wickets. another quick single. A delectable shot from Morgan but only a single. Excellent bowling from Morkel mixing up his deliveries. an excellent shot from Ojha and it is a six and takes Hyderabad past 100. Ojha smashes the next ball high up in the air and good work in the deep and two runs.
After 15 overs: Hyderabad 94 for 4
Narine continues. turn for Narine. good first ball. Morgan and Ojha are ready to move on from here. Ojha smashes the next ball over the fine-leg for a maximum. A lovely shot from Ojha.
After 14 overs: Hyderabad 86 for 4
Piyush Chawla into the attack, Ojha smashes the first ball for a boundary. Ojha and Morgan should stay till the end. another delicate touch and the ball races but a good save from Narine, it is three runs. Morgan smashes the next ball and takes two runs. It is indeed a good over for Hyderabad. Excellent googly from Chawla. Reverse sweep for the second boundary.
After 13 overs; Hyderabad 73 for 4
Narine continues. Morgan takes a single. good delivery from Narine, no run. Ojha cuts the next ball for a single. Narine is brilliant today. Morgan smashes the next ball for a boundary over cover. another excellent over covers, it is two boundaries in two balls. Morgan is moving on now.
After 12 overs: Hyderabad 63 for 4.
Russell continues. Nine over to go. Ojha tries to pull the ball and takes two runs. The Kolkata bowlers is right on the money today, bowling brilliantly. Excellent fielding in the deep by Piyush Chawla, two more runs. excellent delivery from Russell beating the bat of Ojha. A classic shot from Ojha and it is a boundary for Hyderabad after a long time.
After 11 overs Hyderabad 55 for 4.
Narine continues. Ojha is off the mark now. edged but lands safely before Russell and it is a single. One of these two batsmen should stay till the end. Another excellent over from Narine.
After 10 overs: Hyderabad 52 for 4.
Hooda on strike. Russell continues. a single taken off the first ball. It is 50 for Hyderabad. Witnessed some excellent bowling from Kolkata bowlers. boundaries have started to drain. Hooda hits the ball straight to the long-on fielder, Russell strikes. Hyderabad in deep trouble 50 for 4. Naman Ojha is the new man. Morgan tries to break the shackles but only two runs.
After nine overs: Hyderabad 48 for 3. It is strategic time-out.
Sunil Narine into the attack. Hooda takes a single off the first ball. good running between the wickets. Hooda takes a single and a tidy over so far from Narine. Five runs coming from this Narine over.
After eight overs: Hyderabad 43 for 3.
Andre Russell into the attack. Morgan takes a single off the first ball. appeal for LBW, umpire says no. a wild swish and miss. A good bouncer from Russell. Good over so far from Russell. Two runs from this over.
>@SiddheshSays and Warner selects compatriot Henriques instead of Kane Williamson >#IPL2016
— Ritesh P (@RiteshPr) >April 16, 2016
After seven overs: Hyderabad 41 for 3
Deepak Hooda is the new man. Shakib continues. Morgan takes a single off the second ball. a good ball and Morgan takes a single.
After six overs: Hyderabad 36 for 3
Umesh continues. Henriques slashes it hard for a boundary. good comeback ball from Umesh. good running betwee the wickets. elegant shot straight to the fielder. a single from Morgan. appeal for LBW and given, Umesh strikes off the last ball, removes Henriques and Hyderabad in deep trouble 36 for 3.
6 overs gone & SRH have only managed a score of 36/3 in their power-play. >#DilSeIndian
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) >April 16, 2016
After five overs: Hyderabad 30 for 2
Shakib into the attack. Henriques is on strike. excellent delivery misses the stumps by inches. appeal for stumping. third umpire says not out. Reverse sweep from Morgan and the ball lands safely in no-man land and two runs.
Welcome sunil narine..exepecting a mistry on the crease again..#srhvskkr#ipl2016
— Subhayan De (@subhayan_de) >April 16, 2016
After four overs: Hyderabad 26 for 2.
David Warner should stay longer now. Umesh continues. A delicate touch and the ball races to the boundary. What a catch. Umesh strikes and Hyderabad in trouble 23 fro 2. Warner gone deceived by the slower one. Eoin Morgan is the new man in. Lot depends on these two. elegant shot and Morgan takes two runs. Excellent bowling from Umesh Yadav. Kolkata bowlers want Hyderabad batsmen to earn their runs.
After three overs: Hyderabad 19 for 1
Morkel to continue. Beautiful and elegant shot past the bowler through mid-off and it is a boundary. Excellent shot from Dhawan. A good comeback ball from Morkel, the pitch has good bounce and carry to the keeper. A beautiful catch from Robin Uthappa, Morne Morkel strikes and Dhawan is out. Hyderabad 18 for 1. Henriques is the new man.
Shikhar Dhavan has just hit a boundary and now waiting for him to throw his wicket >#Ipl2016>#KKRVsSRH
— Mahesh (@hislarious) >April 16, 2016
After two overs: Hyderabad 14 for no loss
Umesh Yadav to share the new ball. good ball to start with. takes a quick single and Dhawan off the mark. Warner smashes the ball high and the ball lands safely in no-man land and two runs. a good slower yorker from Umesh, a single.
After one over: Hyderabad 9 for no loss
Morne Morkel to open the attack. David Warner on strike. first runs for Hyderabad, two quick runs. Warner off the mark straightaway. Early strike by Morne Morkel? Oh No. It is a no ball and a free hit. A life for David Warner. He is walking back to the middle. Whew! What a way to start. A good over so far from Morkel except for the no-ball. Can David Warner utilise his 'life'? a wide. All is happening in this first over. Oh No, another wide. What is happening here for Morkel. A smashing hit from Warner for a boundary through the covers. good stop in the covers.
That Awkward Moment When u will Last Longer on twitter Than with your wife. ;) >#SRHvKKR>#KKRvSRH>#IPL9>#IPL2016>https://t.co/dIrqzwUot8
— Mangesh Mehenge (@Mangesh_mv) >April 16, 2016
David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan, the Sunrisers openers, are walking into the middle.
Kolkata Knight Riders players are in a huddle. Umpires walk into the middle.
The big game for Sunrisers is about to begin.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner won the toss and has elected to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Hyderabad on Saturday.
The final XI Sunrisers Hyderabad David Warner (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Moises Henriques, Deepak Hooda, Ashish Reddy, Eoin Morgan, Naman Ojha, KV Sharma, B Kumar, Mustafizur Rahman, Barinder Sran Kolkata Knight Riders Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir (captain), Manish Pandey, Shakib Al Hasan, Yusuf Pathan, SA Yadav, Andre Russell, Piyush Chawla, Sunil Narine, Morne Morkel, Umesh Yadav |
Sunil Narine comes in place for Colin Munro.
Kolkata Knight Riders made three changes while Sunrisers Hyderabad one.
It will be Narine’s first match of this season.
Hyderabad made just one change with Barinder Sran replacing injured Ashish Nehra.
Brendon McCullum now has hit 293 sixes in T20 cricket of which exactly 93 have came in IPL. >#MIvGL>#IPL2016
— ♥Fäнèèм Äwäñ♥ (@Dhokrimoharnews) >April 16, 2016
Playing at home, the Sunrisers would be aiming to open their IPL account in this match against KKR. They are led by the Australian opener David Warner, who played a scintillating knock against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Despite thrashing Delhi Daredevils in their opening match, Kolkata Knight Riders has lost to Mumbai Indians in the second one.
