Russell's 80* off 40 trumps Hardik's 91 off 34 as Knight Riders stay alive
Kolkata Knight Riders keep their IPL alive thanks to an all-round performance from their biggest match-winner
28/04Result
47th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 28 2019
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
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![Mumbai Indians]( "Mumbai Indians")
198/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
28/04Result
47th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 28 2019
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
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![Mumbai Indians]( "Mumbai Indians")
198/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
I try to make sure there is no bickering and back-biting - Karthik
Questions were asked of the Kolkata Knight Riders and their captain after their six-match losing streak and Karthik answered them on Sunday after beating Mumbai Indians
Smart Stats - Why Hardik was better than Russell
The Eden Gardens saw two breathtaking innings but the better one actually ended up on the losing side
Talking Points - Hardik Pandya, the superstar six-hitter
When the Mumbai Indians allrounder finally fell for 91 off 34, he had struck a six every 3.7 balls.
Andre Russell questions KKR's decision-making
'We played Rajasthan Royals recently and got defeated by a weak batting line-up ... Against a strong team like Mumbai we're going to need miracles'
Rejuvenated Hardik Pandya fights fire with fire
Life has thrown him a number of hard knocks, and the allrounder has channeled the frustrations into turning himself into an even more dangerous finisher
Preview
Mumbai Indians aim for ninth consecutive win over deflated Kolkata Knight Riders
It's only the first meeting between the two sides this season, but Knight Riders enter the contest needing nothing less than a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive
