KKR vs SRH Highlights Of VIVO IPL 2021: Kolkata Open Clear Gap In Playoff Race After Win Over Hyderabad

KKR Beat SRH By Six Wickets! Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in match 49 of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai. With this win, the Eoin Morgan-led outfit moved closer to secure themselves a playoff spot as they have moved clear of the teams tied on 10 points.

Wicket! Shubman Gill departs after a well-made half-century. Shubman Gill c Holder b S Kaul 57(51).

Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana have steadied the KKR innings after losing wickets in quick succession. The pitch is tricky for the batsmen to score runs on but with the asking rate just above run-a-ball, KKR can take some more time to rebuild.

Wicket! Rashid Khan gets his first wicket of the game as he dismisses Rahul Tripathi. The KKR batter tried to clear the field but wasn't able to connect well handing an easy catch to Abhishek Sharma. Tripathi c Abhishek Sharma b Rashid Khan 7(6).

WICKET! A difficult outing for Venkatesh Iyer comes to an end. This knock was unlike the ones played before by the KKR batter as he appeared to struggle in the middle and departs while trying to force the issue. Venkatesh Iyer c Williamson b Holder 8(14).

The Kolkata Knight Riders openers have taken a cautious approach in the early part of the chase as the duo look to not replicate the mistakes of SRH. The target is within reach so KKR can take their time.

Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill have formed a brilliant opening partnership for KKR in the UAE leg of the competition and will be aiming to give their team a strong start. KKR will fancy themselves and will hope to chase the score as quickly as possible to help the net run rate.

Sunrisers Hyderabad never looked comfortable as none of their batters weren’t able to get going. KKR spinners were sensational in the game as they kept the score under control while taking wickets at regular intervals to restrict SRH to a below-par score

Wicket! The pressure gets the better of Jason Holder and Abdul Samad as both batters head back to the pavilion after trying to clear the fence. SRH have found it difficult to bat on the strip but poor decision-making hasn't helped them either.

Wicket! Half of the Sunrisers Hyderabad side is back in the pavilion as Priyam Garg is the latest batsman to depart. SRH are in deep trouble as once again their middle order has failed to make any substantial contribution. Priyam Garg c Tripathi b Chakravarthy 21(31).

Stumped! Shakib Al Hasan gets his first wicket of the season on his first start in Abhishek Sharma. The SRH batter stepped out too early and was outsmarted by the veteran spinner as Dinesh Karthik had an easy job behind the stumps. Abhishek Sharma st Karthik b Shakib 6(10).

It has been one-way traffic so far in the game as Kolkata Knight Riders have exerted their dominance. Young SRH batters need to step up if they are to get their team out of trouble in the second half.

Wicket! A brilliant piece of fielding by Shakib Al Hasan off his own bowling and Kane Williamson has to head back to the dugout. Sunrisers Hyderabad are in huge trouble at the moment as all of their top three have been dismissed. Williamson run out (Shakib) 26(21).

End of Powerplay! Kolkata Knight Riders have dominated the opening stages of the match and have SRH on the backfoot with both their openers back in the pavilion. Kane Williamson and Priyam Garg have huge responsibilities on their shoulders to get their team back in the game.

Wicket! Shivam Mavi strikes as he dismisses the dangerous Jason Roy. The Englishman had started well but tried a shot too many only to miss time the straight into the hands of Tim Southee. Roy c Southee b Shivam Mavi 10(13).

After the early dismissal of Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson and Jason Roy will be aiming to steady the SRH innings. The duo needs to protect their wicket as exposing the middle order this early could be damaging for Hyderabad and their chances of getting something out of this game.

Golden Duck! A dream start for Kolkata Knight Riders in this all-important clash as Tim Southee strikes in the very first over, dismisses Wriddhiman Saha, who is trapped in front of the stumps. W Saha lbw b Southee 0(1).

Sunrisers Hyderabad have won the toss and Kane Williamson opts to bat first. Shakib Al Hasan makes his debut this season for KKR as he replaces Tim Seifert in the starting XI. Meanwhile, Umran Malik has been named in the SRH team.

Welcome to our live coverage of match no 49 in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad from Dubai. Both teams have very different objectives heading into the game as KKR look to stay in the playoff race while SRH aim for a strong finish to the season.