Sunil narine update: Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday to register their first win in season 18. Opener Quinton Dickock played an unbeaten innings of 97 runs. The innings was started with him by Moin Ali, who was included in the playing 11 in place of Sunil Naren today. It has happened after 1628 days that Naren has not joined KKR’s playing 11. Captain Rahane also explained the reason for him being out at the toss.

In this match played at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bowl first. He had told during the toss that only 1 change has been made in playing 11. Moin Ali has been included in place of Sunil Naren. Naren was not out due to any injury, but his health was not well. The captain said this after the toss.

Naren out of playing 11 after 1628 days

It happened after 1628 days that Sunil Naren did not attend KKR’s playing 11. However, KKR scored his first 2 points by winning 8 wickets in this match. Moin Ali, who replaced Naren, also bowled brilliantly, he took 2 wickets in 4 overs while giving just 23 runs.

KKR won by 8 wickets

Rajasthan Royals could score only 151 runs due to the brilliant performance of Kolkata bowlers. While no Rajasthan bowler could disturb KKR batsmen. Quinton Dickock scored an unbeaten 97, in this innings he hit 6 sixes and 8 fours. Dickock was chosen as the best player of the match for this brilliant innings.

KKR in points table

KKR has reached number six from 9th place in the points table with this victory. The team has 2 points after 2 matches, its net run rate is -0.308. At the same time, this is the second consecutive defeat of Rajasthan Royals, it is at the bottom of the table (10th).

Kolkata Knight Riders Beat Rajasthan Royals: On Wednesday, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets to register their first win of the season. While Rajasthan lost the second consecutive match. KKR stopped Rajasthan Royals for 151 runs with the bowlers’ brilliant performance. Chasing the target, Quinton Dickock played an unbeaten innings of 97 runs. KKR achieved the target with 15 balls.

Chasing 152 runs, Moin Ali started the innings with Quinton Dickock. Ali was playing the first match for KKR today, he was run out after scoring just 5 runs. Captain Ajinkya Rahane also fell victim to Vanindu Hasranga after scoring 18 runs in 15 balls. However, at the other end, Dickock played good shots and did not let the pressure come on the team. When Rahane was out, KKR’s score was 70 runs in 10.1 overs.

Quinton Dickock played match winning innings

After Rahane’s dismissal, Angrikish Raghuvanshi supported the decock as an impact player and stayed till the end. Both of them pronounced the innings forward and gave the team victory. Quinton Dickock won the team by hitting a six off the third ball of the 18th over. However, he remained 3 runs away from his century. He scored an unbeaten 97 in 61 balls. In this innings, he hit 6 sixes and 8 fours.

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No bowler of Rajasthan Royals could leave a special impact, Ryan himself came to bowl in Parag Powerplay. A total of 7 players of the team bowled but only 1 wicket was named after Hasranga.

KKR reached number six in the points table

After winning against Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders have reached number six in the IPL points table. It has 2 points in 2 matches and the team’s net run rate is -0.308.