Rajasthan out of IPL2, lost to Kolkata by 4 wick in a crunch game

Defending champion Rajasthan Royals knocked out of the 2009 IPL as they lost in a tight low scoring game to bottom team Kolkata Knight Riders by 4 wickets in their last league match in the 1st game of Wednesday, 20th May, 2009 at Durban. RR made only 101/9 in 20 overs and KKR made 102/6 in 20 overs.

Rajasthan Royals got a great start scored 22 runs in the 1st over by Naman Ojha but then reduced to 28/3 in 4 overs. Charl Langeveldt bowled beautifully took 3 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs to restrict the champions to 101/9 in 20 overs.

In reply, Kolkata Knight Riders reduced to 45/6 in 11 overs on a difficult pitch but then Laxmi Ratan Shukla put his best peformance of the season with unbeaten 48 runs well supported by Agarkar with 13 not out to seal a victory with 3 balls remaining.

Match Summary:

Rajasthan Royals - 101/9 in 20 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders - 102/6 in 19.3 overs.

Toss - Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Laxmi Ratan Shukla (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Result - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).