NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc delivered three decisive blows, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders into the IPL last with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a scorching Ahmedabad.
Kolkata Knight Riders, the two-time champions, showcased their prowess by dismissing Hyderabad for 159 runs, with Starc main the cost with spectacular figures of 3-34 within the first playoff, qualifier 1, held on the grand stage of the world’s largest cricket stadium.
After KKR entered the ultimate, the workforce’s mentor Gautam Gambhir took to his social media and wrote: “Want a purple wave on Might 26! Come on KKR fam!.”
Kolkata Knight Riders, the two-time champions, showcased their prowess by dismissing Hyderabad for 159 runs, with Starc main the cost with spectacular figures of 3-34 within the first playoff, qualifier 1, held on the grand stage of the world’s largest cricket stadium.
After KKR entered the ultimate, the workforce’s mentor Gautam Gambhir took to his social media and wrote: “Want a purple wave on Might 26! Come on KKR fam!.”
Sunrisers Hyderabad will get one other alternative to safe a spot within the last as they go head-to-head with the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 this Friday in Chennai.
Starc, a left-arm tempo bowler, as soon as once more proved his value after being the highest-priced participant in IPL historical past in the course of the December public sale, when KKR acquired him for Rs. 24.75 crore.
Venkatesh Iyer, scoring 51 not out, and captain Shreyas Iyer, on 58 not out, steered KKR to victory with 38 balls to spare in Ahmedabad.
Rajasthan Royals will conflict with Royal Challengers Bengaluru within the Eliminator on the identical venue on Wednesday.
