Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings: Live Scorecard and Match Updates
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Live Scorecard
Kolkata Knight Riders: 180/6 (20 overs)
- Nitish Rana: 68 (49)
- Shubman Gill: 35 (30)
- Andre Russell: 25* (13)
Punjab Kings: 176/7 (20 overs)
- Shikhar Dhawan: 69 (52)
- Liam Livingstone: 38 (27)
- Shah Rukh Khan: 24 (14)
Match Summary
The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against the Punjab Kings in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. Electing to bat first, Kolkata posted a competitive total of 180/6, thanks to a solid innings from Nitish Rana. Punjab, in response, fell short by just four runs, despite a valiant effort from Shikhar Dhawan.
Kolkata's bowlers played a crucial role in the win, with Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna picking up three wickets each. Punjab's Shah Rukh Khan was awarded the Man of the Match for his all-round performance, which included a fine knock of 24 runs and two wickets.
Upcoming Matches
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, 44th Match, May 12
- Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 44th Match, May 12
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