Kolkata Knight Riders moves on top of the 2011 IPL points table with a thumping 8 wickets win over Rajasthan Royals with 37 balls remaining on Sunday, 17th April, 2011 at Eden Gardens. RR all out on 81 runs in 15.2 overs and KKR made 85/2 in 13.5 overs.
Rajasthan Royals collapsed due to good bowling by Balaji who took 3 wickets, Shakib 2-21 and Lee 1-12 and never came back in the match and all out on 81 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders then started cautiously and lost 2 wickets for 31 runs but then Gambhir 35 runs and Manoj Tiwary 30 runs secured a comfortable win.
Match Summary:
Rajasthan Royals - 81 all out in 15.2 overs (Maneria 21, Balaji 3-15, Shakin2-21)
Kolkata Knight Riders - 160/1 in 18.3 overs (Gambhir 35*, Tiwary 31*, Warne 1-17)
Toss - Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bowl first.
Man of the Match - Lakshmipati Balaji (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Result - Kolkata Knight Riderss won by 8 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
Points - Kolkata Knight Riders 2, Rajsthan Royals 0
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