END OF OVER:20 | 13 Runs | KKR: 154/6 | RR: 7.70
- Andre Russell45 (27b)
- Pat Cummins11 (13b)
- Avesh Khan4-0-31-1
- Kagiso Rabada4-0-31-0
9.10pm The birthday boy's blast has pushed KKR past 150. Russell finishes unbeaten on 45 off 27 balls to give their bowlers something to defend. Nevertheless, I reckon DC will be the happier of the two sides at this point. We will be back shortly for DC's reply.
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Phani: "Avesh and Harshal are breaking the doors open for Indian selection.Bhuvi's and Nattu's vulnerability with fitness and Shardul's downfall is going to add to their benefit."
varun: "Sadly, Rabada has been really off color this season. In every game, he has given away more than 15 runs in each of last 1-2 overs."
Abhi: "DC could have and would have loved it to keep KKR 10 runs short. But they would have taken this score at the start of the innings."
MAS: "Lockie should come in place of Morgan and Narine should open with Rahul Tripathi. Narine in middle order is not making any value addition."
Manu Ajmani: "So if it wasn't for Russel, they would have around 120 on the board. Morgan seems to have failed as a batter and captain (while batting) so far, he needs to pull out quite a few tricks while fielding to win this game!"
Sukhanya Vedant: "Avesh Khan's rapid rise can be attributed to his willingness to bowl at the best - not perturbed about the reputation of the opposition batters. Amazing temperament. Hope he stays injury free "
Nattu : "DC: please give some break for Rabada. He desperately needs it"
Malli: "From less than 100 strike rate to 150 strike rate by Russell. Cummins would like to take single"
END OF OVER:19 | 18 Runs | KKR: 141/6 | RR: 7.42
- Andre Russell38 (25b)
- Pat Cummins5 (9b)
- Kagiso Rabada4-0-31-0
- Avesh Khan3-0-18-1
Arjit Gidwani: "With every yorker, over and game, Avesh is knocking at the doors of the Indian team. He is bowling better than all squad options be it Thakur, Saini, Natrajan, Siraj."
kevin: "assuming yadav and stoinis don't bowl any more, DC got 4-20-3 from their 5th bowler quota. excellent work!"
Rabada. Over the wicket
Sujatha : "Would be fair enough say that Avesh Khan has forced the Indian selectors to take note!!! Outstanding would just be the word to describe his rise!!! "
END OF OVER:18 | 11 Runs | KKR: 123/6 | RR: 6.83
- Andre Russell22 (20b)
- Pat Cummins4 (8b)
- Avesh Khan3-0-18-1
- Axar Patel4-0-32-2
Avesh is back
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END OF OVER:17 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | KKR: 112/6 | RR: 6.58
- Pat Cummins3 (4b)
- Andre Russell16 (18b)
- Axar Patel4-0-32-2
- Ishant Sharma4-0-34-0
Sapthagiri: "DRE has faced 18 balls and still striking below 100.. well well fabulous bowling then "
Silva: "KKR have been too rigid with their overseas picks! They need to be bold in taking Russell and Narine out and replace them with Seifert and Lockie. Their chances of qualifying are slipping fast and changes need to be made!"