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Suryakumar Yadav scores maiden half-century, against RPS in IPL 2016

Currently, KKR are 89 for the loss of three wickets in 12 overs against RPS in IPL 2016.

Suryakumar Yadav's fifty came off 39 deliveries, including five boubndaries and a couple of sixes, along with a strike rate of 128 © IANS (File Photo)
Suryakumar Yadav’s fifty came off 39 deliveries, including five boubndaries and a couple of sixes, along with a strike rate of 128 © IANS (File Photo)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Suryakumar Yadav scored his maiden half-century in IPL, against Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS), in Match 20 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Sunday. His fifty came off 39 deliveries, including five boubndaries and a couple of sixes, along with a strike rate of 128. He came under pressure situation, but has handled his innings with ease and patience, as KKR still way away from the target. Currently, KKR are 89 for the loss of three wickets in 12 overs, with Suryakumar Yadav on 50 and Yusuf Pathan on 20. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Rising Pune Supergiants vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2016, Match 20 at Pune

Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 20 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Sunday. KKR, who have been off to a stellar start in the tournament, currently lead the point table and would aim to dominate it with a win against RPS, who have been in shaky form of late. RPS are at the seventh spot in the table as of now as they aim to rise up with a win against the former champions. FULL CRICKET UPDATES: Rising Pune Supergiants vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2016, Match 20 at Pune

Considering their performance in the previous game, KKR had a good day out against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in an away tie, as they comfortably won the game by six wickets, while RPS gave a strong fight against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), only to be beaten at the final stages and lost the game by 13 runs. Nevertheless, this game promises to be a thriller as RPS aim to stay alive in the tournament, while KKR aim to extend their domination.

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