Not only did KKR reach the target in 18 overs but they also improved the net run-rate as they now have 12 points with a must-win away game against Mumbai Indians left.
Kolkata Knight Riders jumped from seventh to fifth with a dominant seven-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in Match 52 of IPL 2019
Kolkata Knight Riders kept themselves alive in the race for the playoff with a dominant seven-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab successfully chasing a target of 184 in 17.5 overs in Match 52 of IPL 2019 at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium, Mohali on Friday.
After Chris Lynn provided Kolkata Knight Riders with the perfect start in chase of 184 to win against Kings XI Punjab in Match 52 of IPL 2019 at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium, Mohali on Friday, young Shubman Gill took over with his second straight fifty taking KKR to 157/3 in 16 overs, when the second strategic time-out was taken.
A win for either Punjab or Kolkata will solidify their chances of entering the IPL 2019 playoffs.
Both KKR and KXIP have had an erratic campaign this season, but it’s the two-time champions KKR that probably may have the edge in this contest
Kolkata and Punjab are tied with 10 points from 12 matches, but KKR are placed a rung above Punjab at sixth owing to a better net run-rate.
MI skipper Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, lauded Hardik Pandya for his 34-ball 91-run blitz.
Kolkata Knight Riders survived Hardik Pandya's blitz to register their first win in seven matches
Hardik Pandya scored 91 off 34 balls but it was too little too late as MI suffered a defeat at the Eden Gardens.