IPL 2023 Highlights, KKR vs CSK Scorecard: Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday. Devon Conway, Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane slammed quick half-centuries to guide CSK to an imposing 235 for four after being asked to bat. Dube (50 off 21) and Rahane (71 not out off 29) kept up the scoring rate, stitching 85 runs off just 32 balls to keep CSK’s scoring rate high.
CSK top-order took most of the KKR bowlers to cleaners to pile up the big score. Young leg-spinner Suyash Sharma (2/29 from 4 overs) was KKR’s lone bright spot in the bowling department. Chasing, KKR could manage 186 for eight in their 20 overs.
Jason Roy made a quickfire 26-ball 61, while Rinku Singh scored an unbeaten 33-ball 53 but it was not enough to chase down the mammoth target. Maheesh Theekshana (2/32) and Tushar Deshpande (2/43) picked up two wickets each for CSK.
KKR vs CSK Live: CSK win
Matheesha Pathirana to finish the last over and Kolkata. Starts with a dot. And another as Rinku swings and misses. And a huge shot by Rinku and that’s a 6!!! Half century for Rinku. 2 dots next and it’s all over as Rinku swings and misses the last ball. CSK win by 49 runs
KKR vs CSK Live: Umesh gone
On to the 19th over now and KKR need 59 from 12 balls. Almost game up for Kolkata. Theekshana to bowl this over and it’s a brace to start. The 3rd ball is hit with all his might by Umesh and Conway with a low, diving catch!! KKR 180/8 after 18.3 overs
KKR vs CSK Live: Wiese bites the dust
Tushar Deshpande in to bowl the 18th over and Rinku starts with a six!! Big appeal from Dhoni for LBW and they reviews it after the onfield umpire remains stoic. And yes, it’s hitting the stumps. Wiese leaves for just 1. KKR 171/7 after 17.3 overs
KKR vs CSK Live: Pathirana sends Russell packing
Pathirana to bowl the 17th and that’s a four by Rinku to start. Just 1 from the next 2 balls. And that’s the wicket as Russell goes. Might have snuffed out Kolkata chances with him. CSK 162/6 after 17.4 overs
KKR vs CSK Live: 3 boundaries in the over but still not enough as run rate crosses 20
Tushar deshpande in to bowl the 16th and starts with a dot. As the dots keep piling up, so does the pressure on Kolkata. Required rate is over 20 runs now. good strike from Rinku to get a four!! Another follows as he gets an edge but just evades the fielder at short third. Rinku living dangerously at the moment. Takes a single and Russell back on strike. 150 up for KKR. And Russell ends it with a 6!! KKR 156/5 after 16 overs
KKR vs CSK Live: Roy fires with 2 fours, departs
Theekshana in to bowl the 15th and Roy with back to back boundaries as Eden finally breaks into splatters of applause. The next delivery gets a thunderous one as Theekshana cleans up Roy!! Huge, huge wicket. KKR 135/5 after 14.3 overs
KKR vs CSK Live: Jason Roy gets 50
Matheesha Pathirana in to bowl the 14th and starts with a wide. Next ball, Roy hits a four to get his 50 off just 19 balls. good comeback by the bowler as a slower goes under Roy’s bat as he goes for a swing. Just 2 off the next 54 balls. Good over. KKR 127/4 after 14 overs
KKR vs CSK Live: Rinku with a solitary six
Jadeja will bowl the 13th and Rinku takes a single to bring Roy back on strike. He returns the favour with aother single. 17 needed from each over from here on. Rinku ends this over with a 6. Need more of those.KKR 119/4 after 13 overs