KOLKATA: Dinesh Karthik has made numerous comebacks to the Indian group since taking part in his first world match way back in September 2004. Leading Kolkata Knight Riders for the first time, he turns out to have inculcated that never-say-die spirit in his new franchise.
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The ‘pink brigade’ has had its americaand downs in IPL 2018, but what has stood the group in excellent stead is the ability to lift themselves when the chips had been down. They showed great character in profitable four fits on the trot after suffering their heaviest-ever defeat in the festival - a 102-run drubbing by the hands of nemesis Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens.
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The Knight Riders are now two wins clear of lifting the coveted trophy for the 3rd time. They face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 at the Eden on Friday, with the winners travelling to Mumbai to stand Chennai Super Kings. Hardly an not possible job for a group which had won 8 consecutive fits to be crowned champions in 2014.
In an extended match like the IPL, it’s important to top at the right time. If KKR have timed their upswing neatly, the form of Sunrisers Hyderabad has taken a dramatic nosedive.
Having ensured a top-two finish by means of profitable nine of their first 11 games in the league level, SRH have suffered defeats of their ultimate four games — including Qualifier 1, in opposition to CSK. It’s been lovely even between the 2 groups this season so far, with Hyderabad profitable in Kolkata and KKR triumphing in Hyderabad. Last yr, KKR had got the better of SRH in the Eliminator.
SRH will bank on their bowlers, who have again and again defended low totals this season. Even in Qualifier 1, they got here as regards to restricting Chennai Super Kings after hanging a meagre 139/7 on the board.
But SRH might be mindful that like CSK, KKR additionally bat deep and therefore the activity might be difficult. Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan, who has 18 wickets in his kitty, might be raring to head after looking at KKR’s batsmen struggle in opposition to the Rajasthan spin trio on Wednesday.
ALSO READ: Jacques Kallis lauds Kolkata Knight Riders' resiliency
The ‘pink brigade’ has had its americaand downs in IPL 2018, but what has stood the group in excellent stead is the ability to lift themselves when the chips had been down. They showed great character in profitable four fits on the trot after suffering their heaviest-ever defeat in the festival - a 102-run drubbing by the hands of nemesis Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens.
ALSO READ: Sunrisers lose to CSK in Qualifer 1
The Knight Riders are now two wins clear of lifting the coveted trophy for the 3rd time. They face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 at the Eden on Friday, with the winners travelling to Mumbai to stand Chennai Super Kings. Hardly an not possible job for a group which had won 8 consecutive fits to be crowned champions in 2014.
In an extended match like the IPL, it’s important to top at the right time. If KKR have timed their upswing neatly, the form of Sunrisers Hyderabad has taken a dramatic nosedive.
Having ensured a top-two finish by means of profitable nine of their first 11 games in the league level, SRH have suffered defeats of their ultimate four games — including Qualifier 1, in opposition to CSK. It’s been lovely even between the 2 groups this season so far, with Hyderabad profitable in Kolkata and KKR triumphing in Hyderabad. Last yr, KKR had got the better of SRH in the Eliminator.
SRH will bank on their bowlers, who have again and again defended low totals this season. Even in Qualifier 1, they got here as regards to restricting Chennai Super Kings after hanging a meagre 139/7 on the board.
But SRH might be mindful that like CSK, KKR additionally bat deep and therefore the activity might be difficult. Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan, who has 18 wickets in his kitty, might be raring to head after looking at KKR’s batsmen struggle in opposition to the Rajasthan spin trio on Wednesday.
IPL 2018, Qualifier 2: Buoyant KKR hold edge over Sunrisers
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May 25, 2018
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