With the openers falling inside the Powerplay, any chance of Kolkata Knight Riders staying in the game revolved around the middle order taking an enterprising approach. However, they weren’t allowed to revive the innings thanks to Noor Ahmed’s regular strikes, while Akeal Hosein also did a good job from the other end to keep the men in purple in check.
On the other hand, bowling from the V. Pattabhiraman Gate End proved to be a challenge for the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers, with 121/3 coming from that end at a run-rate of 12.1. At the opposite end, the Anna Pavilion End, it was 71/2 at a run-rate of 7.1. Spinners were at their most effective from the Anna Pavilion End, bagging 2 for 45 in 8 overs, while they conceded 23 in two wicketless overs from the Pattabhiraman end. From their batting perspective, neither end helped – 80/4 from the Anna Pavilion end, and 80/3 from the V Pattabhiraman Gate end, according to Cricbuzz.
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After two successive wins at home, Chennai Super Kings travel to Hyderabad to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. Still winless after five matches, Kolkata Knight Riders head to Ahmedabad to face Gujarat Titans on April 17.