KKR lost their high-scoring Indian Premier League match against LSG by four runs at Eden Gardens, thanks to a late batting collapse.
KKR lost their high-scoring Indian Premier League match against LSG by four runs at Eden Gardens, thanks to a late batting collapse. Chasing 239, KKR slumped from 149 for two in 12 overs to 234/7 in 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 61 off 35 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. Venkatesh Iyer scored 45, while Rinku Singh hit a late 15-ball 38, but their efforts were insufficient.Earlier, Nicholas Pooran’s stunning knock helped Lucknow Super Giants score 238/3 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday. When asked to bat first, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram blasted all KKR bowlers. Later, Nicholas Pooran smashed the KKR bowlers, propelling them to a massive total. LSG’s Nicholas Pooran stayed unbeaten with 87 off 36 balls, while Mitchell Marsh struck 81 off 48. Aside from them, Aiden Markram also scored 47 from 28 balls.
