4s
6s
Total 4's :
13
Total 6's :
6
Wickets :
7
all
fours
sixes
wickets
6
0.5
Sam Curran to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, SIX! Rahmanullah Gurbaz has absolutely dispatched this one out of the ground! This is bowled on a length and in line with the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks down the wicket and heaves the ball over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
4
0.6
Sam Curran to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! All timing on this one! Sam Curran goes a fraction fuller and bowls this at the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another boundary.
W
1.1
Arshdeep Singh to Mandeep Singh, OUT! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh has got the breakthrough straightaway! He bangs this in short and at the batter. Mandeep Singh gets inside the line of the ball and looks to pull this away but does not connect this cleanly. The ball floats towards deep square leg where Sam Curran takes an easy catch to help Punjab draw first blood. Just the start the hosts wanted and will want to apply the pressure now.
4
1.3
Arshdeep Singh to Anukul Roy, FOUR! Anukul Roy showing positive intent right away! Arshdeep Singh bowls this a touch fuller and just outside the off pole. Anukul Roy heaves this towards long on and that ball hits the ropes on the bounce for four runs.
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1.6
Arshdeep Singh to Anukul Roy, OUT! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh gets the second wicket in the over and the Punjab players are absolutely ecstatic! Another well-directed short ball angled in from outside off. Anukul Roy looks to pull this away but is cramped for room and lobs this straight into the hands of Sikandar Raza at mid-wicket. Kolkata lose their second wicket and are in a spot of bother here and will need to approach this run chase differently.
4
2.1
Sam Curran to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Rahmanullah Gurbaz continues along his merry way! Sam Curran bowls this full and outside the off pole. Rahmanullah Gurbaz lofts this towards long on for four runs.
4
3.5
Arshdeep Singh to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Much-needed boundary for Kolkata! Arshdeep Singh misses his length as his attempted yorker turns into a full toss, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz steps down the wicket and flashes hard. He slices the ball to backward point for four runs.
W
4.2
Nathan Ellis to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, OUT! TIMBER! Nathan Ellis strikes and Kolkata have now lost their third wicket! He bowls this on a good length and aimed for the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz shimmies down the wicket and swings blindly. The ball shatters against the top of the off pole and Punjab are right on top of this game. Kolkata will need to rebuild this inning now if they are to have any hope of completing this run chase.
4
4.4
Nathan Ellis to Nitish Rana, FOUR! Nitish Rana opens his account with a well-placed boundary! This is bowled slightly short and at the pads. Nitish Rana whips this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
4
5.5
Sikandar Raza to Venkatesh Iyer, FOUR! Venkatesh Iyer uses the pace of the ball well here! Sikandar Raza bowls this full and into the pads. Venkatesh Iyer flicks this past backward square leg for four runs.
4
5.6
Sikandar Raza to Venkatesh Iyer, FOUR! That is a cracking shot from Venkatesh Iyer! Sikandar Raza bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Venkatesh Iyer rocks back and punches this towards deep cover-point for four more runs. Kolkata are 46 for the loss of one wicket after the Powerplay.
4
7.5
Sikandar Raza to Nitish Rana, FOUR! Nitish Rana plays this one beautifully! Sikandar Raza tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana goes for the reverse sweep and finds the third man fence for four runs.
4
8.1
Rishi Dhawan to Nitish Rana, FOUR! A bit of luck going Kolkata's way here! Rishi Dhawan bowls this short and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana charges down the wicket and goes hard at the ball but gets an outside edge that flies to third man for four runs.
6
8.2
Rishi Dhawan to Nitish Rana, SIX! No luck is involved here as this has been smashed away with disdain! Rishi Dhawan bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a massive six.
4
8.5
Rishi Dhawan to Venkatesh Iyer, FOUR! Kolkata have decided to make the most of this over! Rishi Dhawan bowls slightly short once again and in line with the stumps. Venkatesh Iyer uses his fast hands to whip this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
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9.2
Sikandar Raza to Nitish Rana, OUT! CAUGHT! Sikandar Raza gets a wicket right after the break! The partnership was building nicely for Kolkata but it comes to an end now! This is bowled short and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana gets low to cut this into the off side but is unable to keep the ball down. He hits it straight into the hands of Rahul Chahar at point and Kolkata are now four down.
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10.1
Rahul Chahar to Rinku Singh, OUT! TAKEN! Rahul Chahar strikes straightaway! He gets a wicket on his very first delivery. Chahar begins with a googly, full and on off, turning away, Rinku Singh goes down and tries to slog-sweep, but hits it with the bottom half of the bat as the ball fails to get the distance and Sikandar Raza at deep mid-wicket takes a good catch. Kolkata lose half their side now.
4
11.3
Harpreet Brar to Andre Russell, FOUR! SMASHED! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Andre Russell stays there and powers it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
6
12.2
Rahul Chahar to Andre Russell, SIX! BOOM! Andre Russell shows his power now! This is tossed up, full and on off, in the slot as well, Andre Russell clears his front leg and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
4
13.2
Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, FOUR! Powered away! Nathan Ellis pitches this up, on off, Andre Russell stays in his crease and thrashes it wide of mid off for a boundary.
6
14.3
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, SIX! Up, up and away! Sam Curran misses his yorker, and bowls a full toss, on middle, Andre Russell clears his front leg and slogs it over the wide deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
4
14.4
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, FOUR! Clever shot! Sam Curran lands this short and on middle, slower too, Andre Russell makes room and ramps it over short third man for a boundary.
W
14.5
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, OUT! TAKEN! A huge wicket for Punjab, and Sam Curran gets the last laugh. Andre Russell goes back to the hut now, and with that probably most of the hopes of Kolkata too. Sam Curran bowl this short again and on middle, slower too, Andre Russell goes for the pull shot this time, but loses his bottom hand a bit and mistimes it in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Sikandar Raza pouches it safely. Russell is livid with himself, and Kolkata are six down now. Shardul Thakur is the next man in.
6
14.6
Sam Curran to Shardul Thakur, SIX! What a shot to get off the mark! This is on a hard length and on middle, Shardul Thakur stays there and just lofts it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
W
15.3
Arshdeep Singh to Venkatesh Iyer, OUT! TAKEN! Arshdeep Singh strikes again! A soft dismissal and Kolkata lose their set batters in quick succession. Arshdeep Singh bangs this short and around off, slower too, Venkatesh Iyer looks to upper cut it, but is through his shot early and the ball takes the inside edge and flies towards point where Rahul Chahar makes no mistake. Punjab are right on top here!
6
15.6
Arshdeep Singh to Sunil Narine, SIX! Sunil Narine clears the fence now! Arshdeep Singh bowls a slower delivery, on a length and on off, Sunil Narine picks it up early and heaves it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.