Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been knocked out of the competitors after dropping of their ultimate group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 towards the brand new entrants Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) on the Dr. DY Patil Sports activities Academy, Mumbai on Could 18.
Successful the toss LSG skipper KL Rahul determined to have a bat first. Rahul proved himself proper as he and South African batter Quinton de Kock added an unbeaten 210 for the workforce. De Kock was on hearth as he smoked an unbeaten 140 off simply 70 deliveries whereas the LSG skipper performed an ideal companion as he scored 68 runs off simply 51 deliveries. To notice, this was additionally the best opening partnership within the historical past of the IPL. Not one of the KKR bowlers managed to scalp a wicket.
KKR had been 9/2 of their reply however made a convincing comeback
Beginning with one other new opening mixture, KKR openers Venkatesh Iyer and Abhijeet Tomar had been despatched again to the pavillion at a rating of 9. Pacer Mohsin Khan acquired each wickets. Nonetheless, the KKR center order consisting of Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, and Sam Billings gave a very good fightback to LSG.
Some late flourish from Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine ensured that KKR put the strain again on the brand new entrants. Needing three from simply two balls, West Indies batter Evin Lewis grabbed a sensational catch to ship Rinku again to the pavillion. With three wanted on the final ball, Umesh Yadav got here on the crease. Nonetheless, he missed the supply bowled by Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and the timber was disturbed. In consequence, LSG snatched victory from KKR’s claws and scored two very important factors.
Lucknow Tremendous Giants, after successful tonight’s encounter, have certified for the playoffs. In the meantime, the Males in Purple are actually going dwelling. Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals are the opposite three groups within the high 4.
Right here’s the up to date factors desk after tonight’s match:
| TEAM | MATCHES | WON | LOST | PTS | NRR |
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Gujarat Titans (Q)
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13 | 10 | 3 | 20 | +0.391 |
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Lucknow Tremendous Giants (Q)
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14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.251 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 8 | 5 | 16 | +0.304 |
| Delhi Capitals | 13 | 7 | 6 | 14 | +0.255 |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
|
13 | 7 | 6 | 14 | -0.323 |
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Kolkata Knight Riders (E)
|
14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | +0.146 |
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Punjab Kings
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13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -0.043 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -0.230 |
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Chennai Tremendous Kings (E)
|
13 | 4 | 9 | 8 | -0.206 |
|
Mumbai Indians (E)
|
13 | 3 | 10 | 6 | -0.577 |
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