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IPL 2019: RR vs KKR: As it Happened: Lynn-Narine guide Knights to easy 8-wicket victory over hosts Rajasthan

In match no. 21 of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Rajasthan Royals will host the Kolkata Knight Riders at home in the second match of the Sunday double-header at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium at 8:00pm.

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Jaipur, April 6: The Kolkata Knight Riders made light work of the target of 139 as they clinched an easy eight wicket victory over hosts Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Sunday. This is the biggest win for any team in terms of balls remaining.

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High on confidence after their maiden victory, Rajasthan Royals will look to carry the momentum by exploiting familiar conditions when they host a rampaging Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 here on Sunday (April 7).

The visitors will also be brimming with confidence with their batsmen Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Robin Uthappa and Shubman Gill in top form. Rajasthan bowlers Jofra Archer, Jaidev Unadkat and Ben Stokes have leaked runs in the death overs. They will have to rethink their strategy after Russell's sensational display of power hitting (48 off 13 balls) against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The biggest positive for the Royals has been Shreyas Gopal, who, with his googlies, deceived the likes of Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers and Shimron Hetmyer, finishing with 3 for 12. Despite the victory against RCB, Royals will still look to iron out certain flaws which have plagued them recently.

They have often failed to grab moments losing to Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings after being in commanding position. While star players, including Steve Smith and Ben Stokes, have failed to live up to the expectations, the likes of Sanju Samson, who had hit first ton of this IPL, Jos Buttler and captain Ajinkya Rahane have been good. Smith, although, scored 38 against RCB.

Meanwhile, KKR's bowling department, led by Sunil Narine, Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla, will look to exploit the wicket at Sawai Man Singh Stadium, which has played slow and low recently. KKR will head to the game with the belief that the side can win from any situation, which they have demonstrated time and again. Both teams will also have to deal with the soaring heat in the the Pink City with temperatures nearing 40 degrees celsius.

Here’s MyKhel’s Live Updates of the Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match:

Apr 07, 2019, 10:55 pm IST

What a win! With the victory the Dinesh-Karthik led side climb back to the top of the table.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:50 pm IST

ENDS WITH A WIDE! KKR made light work of the chase as they won by eight wickets. Biggest win for any team in terms of balls remaining.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:49 pm IST

Scores level. One to win from 38 balls.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:47 pm IST

FOUR to start the over! Just three more to win!

Apr 07, 2019, 10:46 pm IST

KKR need 7 to win from 42.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:44 pm IST

ANOTHER MAXIMUM! Just seven to win

Apr 07, 2019, 10:44 pm IST

Robbie Uthappa joins the party with a maximum! KKR knocking on the doors of an easy win.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:40 pm IST

The Knight Riders need 24 off 53. The opening pair have set the visitors up for a win and it doesn't look like Jaipur with get to see the Russell storm tonight.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:38 pm IST

Shubman Gill the new batsmen in.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:38 pm IST

WICKET!! Lynn goes for 50 off 32. Top-edge, finds deep backward square as Midhun takes a safe catch off a Gopal delivery to end the KKR openers innings.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:36 pm IST

Lynn completes his 50 off 32!

Apr 07, 2019, 10:35 pm IST

MAXIMUM! Lynn powers it for a six to bring the Knights closer to home.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:34 pm IST

The Knight Riders need 34 off 59 to win

Apr 07, 2019, 10:33 pm IST

Expensive over from Midhun as he gives away 13 runs dotted with two fours.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:32 pm IST

FOUR! Lynn brings up the 100 with a boundary. Its the second fastest team hundred of the season.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:31 pm IST

Robin Uthappa the new man in. Hits Midhun for four to get off on the right foot.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:28 pm IST

WICKET!!! Narine goes for 47 off 25 as Smith makes no mistake to take a sharp catch at first slip and end the opening stand.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:27 pm IST

MAXIMUM! Lynn starts the over with a maximum. KKR flying here with no wickets down.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:26 pm IST

Another MAXIMUM to end the over

Apr 07, 2019, 10:24 pm IST

MAXIMUM! Narine hits Midhun for a six.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:22 pm IST

Sudhesan Midhun into the attack for Royals.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:20 pm IST

Good over from Shreyas Gopal. Halts KKr's charge as he gives away just 3 runs.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:18 pm IST

Shreyas Gopal into the attack

Apr 07, 2019, 10:15 pm IST

Powerplay done. KKR cruising at 65/0.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:13 pm IST

FOUR more! Narine hits Kulkarni for a boundary. Rajasthan being punished for dropping him.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:11 pm IST

FOUR! One bounce and over the ropes.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:07 pm IST

MASSIVE! Could have been a catch but it safely clears the boundary! Lynn punishing Archer after surviving scare.

Apr 07, 2019, 10:04 pm IST

The jokes on the hosts as both the openers survive!

Apr 07, 2019, 10:03 pm IST

MISSED! The ball hits the wicket but the bails don't come off! Lynn survives this time!

Apr 07, 2019, 10:03 pm IST

DROPPED!!! Narine dropped by Rahul Tripathi.

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Story first published: Sunday, April 7, 2019, 23:07 [IST]
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