KKR vs RR IPL 2023: Full List of Award Winners, Man of The Match, Post-Match Presentation, Stats and Records

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) kept their chances of finishing in the top four following a thumping 9-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 56 of IPL 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday (May 11).

After Yuzvendra Chahal broke the record for most wickets in IPL to help RR restrict KKR to 149, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored the fastest fifty in IPL history to reach the target in just 13.1 overs.

Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 98 off 47 balls and his knock included 13 fours and 5 sixes. The young opener shared a 121-run stand with skipper Sanju Samson (48 not out off 29 balls) to take his team home with 41 balls to spare on a record breaking night.

Earlier, put into bat, KKR could post a respectable total thanks to a fifty by Venkatesh Iyer. Trent Boult (2 for 15 in 3 overs) did the damage early for Royals, while Chahal finished the job with figures of 4 for 25 in 4 overs.

With the win, RR jump to third position on IPL 2023 points table with 12 points after twelve matches and keep their playoff hopes alive, while KKR moved to seventh and very likely out of the playoff race with 10 points from twelve matches.

KKR vs RR IPL 2023 Match 56 Awards List

Here is the complete list of awards from the match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. All the awards carry a prize money of Rs 1 Lakh.

Player Of The Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) - 98 not out off 47 balls

TIAGO.ev Electric Striker Of The Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) - Strike Rate of 208.51

Dream11 Gamechanger Of The Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) - 133 fantasy points

UPSTOX Most Valuable Asset Of The Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) - 47.5 MVA points

RuPay On-The-Go 4s: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) - 13 Fours

Visit Saudi Beyond The Boundaries Longest 6: Sanju Samson (RR) - 92 meters

Herbalife Active Catch Of The Match: Shimron Hetmyer (RR) - Catch to dismiss Jason Roy (KKR)

KKR vs RR Post Match Comments

Losing captain, Nitish Rana (KKR) said: "You have to praise his innings (on Jaiswal), it was a day when he could do anything he wanted. It was an 180 wicket as I said at the toss, our batting wasn't great and that's the result of us dropping 2 points."

On Jaiswal's knock, Rana added: "He was batting well right through the tournament, so I thought a part-time spinner could perhaps make him complacent, that was the plan, but he played superbly and those things do happen"

Winning captain Samson (RR) said: "I didn't have to do anything today. Just put bat on ball and watch him play. We are used to it now, even the bowlers know how he goes in the powerplay. He enjoys batting in the powerplay."

On Chahal, Samson added: "I think it is time to give him the tag of legend. We are grateful to have him in the franchise. Never have to speak to him, give him the bowl and he knows what to do. He bowls at the death as well, very pleasing for me as a captain."

On what's next and atmosphere, Samson said: "We have two more quarter finals to play, the pressure in never off in the IPL. Each game, each over is important.

"You can sense how the atmosphere is when a legend like Jos Buttler throws his wicket away for Jaiswal. Very happy today but we have a few more matches to go."

Player of the match, Jaiswal (RR) said: "This is always in my mind, to go out there and play well. It was a nice feeling today. It is not like everything I wanted happens, I prepare well and I trust in myself. I know the results will come.

"The winning shot was a great feeling, I wanted to finish the game and winning the game has been my motto. I'm blessed and grateful, I'm trying my best. I think the RR was the only thing in our mind, me and Sanju were only talking about finishing the game quickly."

On Buttler run out, Jaiswal added: "I think it happens in the game, it gives me responsibility to do even better. And Sanju bhai came and said to keep playing my game, and not think about that run out.

"I'm just grateful for a tournament like the IPL where youngsters like me can come and perform. This has been a great platform for players like me to fulfill my dreams."

KKR vs RR IPL 2023 Match 56: Stats and Records

► Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) smashed the fastest fifty in IPL history. He took 13 balls to reach the landmark, surpassing the previous best of 14-ball fifty held by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins.

► Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals) became the highest wicket-taker in IPL history. He went on take his tally to 187 wickets. He is the quickest to achieve the feat as well, surpassing Dwayne Bravo (183 wickets).

► 41 - Fastest run-chases of 150 or more in the IPL with respect to balls remaining