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Rajasthan vs Kolkata Live Commentary, Match 18, Indian Premier League, 2021, April 24, 2021

KKR 133/9 (20)
Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets
RR 134/4 (18.5)
Match over
Kolkata Knight Riders Inning Rajasthan Royals Inning
0.0 : Hello and welcome to Match 18 of the Indian T20 League between Rajasthan and Kolkata in Mumbai. Rajasthan would want Sanju Samson to come good today as his form has been of concern. They would also want Jos Buttler to click today. Yashasvi Jaiswal could get a chance instead of Manan Vohra, as Vohra has been struggling at the top. On the other hand, Kolkata would look to improve their bowling. They have leaked runs and conceded 200 runs twice in two matches. Stay tuned for the toss and the teams
TOSS - It is time for the spin of the coin. Both the captains are out in the middle. Rajasthan win the toss and elect to bowl first!
Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan skipper, says that bowling first helps in this condition. Adds that he appreciates the team members as they are coping well and have a positive approach. Says that you will have lots of ups and downs in the Indian T20 League. Informs that there are two changes. Unadkat and Jaiswal come in for Shreyas Gopal and Manan Vohra.
Eoin Morgan, Kolkata skipper, says they would have also bowled first. Adds that they will look to put up a good score on the board. Mentions that the guys played excellent cricket in the last game after being in a terrible position. Further says this track helps the pacers more than the spinners.
Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal (IN FOR MANAN VOHRA), Sanju Samson (WK/C), David Miller, Shivam Dube, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Jaydev Unadkat (IN FOR SHREYAS GOPAL), Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman.
Kolkata (Playing XI) - Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (C), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Mavi (IN FOR KAMLESH NAGARKOTI), Prasidh Krishna.
Pitch Report - Daren Ganga is down for the pitch report. He says that the pitch has even covering of grass and should be good for batting. Adds that this pitch has gone for over 200 runs in the past. Mentions that the bowlers will have to use the slower deliveries and off cutters on this surface. Nick Knight joins him. He says that the dimensions are smaller on the squarer side and there should be lots of boundaries in this game.
Dinesh Karthik is up for a chat. He says that they will look to improve their performance from the last game. Adds that against Mumbai they should have won that but they goofed it up in the end. Mentions that the players from Tamil Nadu are doing well like Shahrukh Khan. Further says it gives them confidence by performing in the domestic circuit.
We are all set to begin. The Rajasthan players are out in the middle. Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana will open the innings for Kolkata. Jaydev Unadkat will start the proceedings for Rajasthan.
0.5 : Jaydev Unadkat to Shubman Gill, On a good length on off, Gill defends it off the back foot.
0.6 : Jaydev Unadkat to Shubman Gill, Full on off, Gill pushes it back towards the bowler.
Who will bowl from the other end? Chetan Sakariya it is.
1.1 : Chetan Sakariya to Nitish Rana, WIDE! Length delivery down the leg side, Rana looks to flick but misses it.
Chetan Sakariya to Nitish Rana, Good length delivery on off, Rana defends it off the back foot.
1.2 : Chetan Sakariya to Nitish Rana, Back of a length on off, Rana pushes it through covers for a single.
1.3 : Chetan Sakariya to Shubman Gill, On a length on off, Gill defends it off the back foot.
1.4 : Chetan Sakariya to Shubman Gill, Back of a length on off, Gill pushes it towards mid on for a single.
1.5 : Chetan Sakariya to Nitish Rana, Short delivery outside off, Rana cuts it to point.
1.6 : Chetan Sakariya to Nitish Rana, WIDE! Bouncer on middle, Rana ducks under it.
Chetan Sakariya to Nitish Rana, Short delivery outside off, Rana cuts it through point for a single.
2.1 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Fuller ball, outside off. Rana looks to defend but gets the outside edge to short third man. The fielder there dives and stops the ball.
2.2 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, FOUR! In the air...and in the gap! First boundary for Kolkata! Length ball, outside off. Rana makes room for himself and cuts it between point and short third man.
2.3 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Back of a length, outside off. Rana stands tall and pushes it towards point.
2.4 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Fuller ball, outside off. Rana pushes it to mid off. They thought of taking a quick run at first but decided against it in the end.
2.5 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Tap and run! Length ball, outside off. No room on that one so Rana taps it to the off side and takes a quick single.
2.6 : Jaydev Unadkat to Shubman Gill, Slower one, on the length and on the pads. Gill clips it to deep mid-wicket and keeps the strike.
3.1 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shubman Gill, Starts with a length ball, on the pads. Gill clips it to mid on.
0.0 : Mustafizur Rahman is into the attack.
3.2 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shubman Gill, Fuller ball, on the pads. All that Gill does is clip it to the leg side.
3.3 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Wristy stroke! Length ball, but on the pads. Gill flicks it towards the mid-wicket fence and gets a boundary.
3.4 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shubman Gill, Slower length ball, on the leg stump. Gill pulls out of the stroke and clips it towards square leg.
3.6 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shubman Gill, Just a single to end the over. Full ball, on the pads. Clipped to square leg for one.
3.5 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shubman Gill, Dropped! It was a tough take but should have been taken! Slower length ball, outside off. Gill misreads the pace and ends up slicing it to the off side. Yashasvi Jaiswal runs in from sweeper cover, dives and gets his hands to it but drops it. Two runs are taken.
4.1 : Chris Morris is in the attack.
4.2 : Chris Morris to Shubman Gill, Full on middle, Gill flicks it to mid-wicket.
4.1 : Chris Morris to Shubman Gill, Back of a length on off, Gill punches it to covers.
4.3 : Chris Morris to Shubman Gill, Short delivery on middle, Gill looks to pull but gets hit on the thigh pad.
4.4 : Chris Morris to Shubman Gill, PLAY AND A MISS! Short delivery on middle, Gill looks to pull but misses it. It goes safely towards the keeper.
4.5 : Chris Morris to Shubman Gill, Full toss on middle, Gill flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get a couple.
4.6 : Chris Morris to Shubman Gill, Short delivery on leg, Gill pulls it to short fine leg.
5.1 : Mustafizur Rahman to Nitish Rana, Full on middle, Rana looks to flick but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
5.2 : Mustafizur Rahman to Nitish Rana, Full delivery on middle, Rana looks to drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a single.
5.3 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shubman Gill, Back of a length on middle, Gill flicks it to mid-wicket.
Is that a run out? Looks like Shubman Gill is out of the crease as the ball hits the stumps.
5.5 : Rahul Tripathi is the new man in.
Mustafizur Rahman to Nitish Rana, Short delivery outside off, Rana looks to cut but misses it.
5.6 : Mustafizur Rahman to Nitish Rana, Full delivery on middle, Rana flicks it through square leg for a single.
6.1 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Fuller ball, outside off. Rana punches it nicely but the man at covers dives and stops the ball.
5.4 : Jaydev Unadkat is back on.
Mustafizur Rahman to Shubman Gill, OUT! RUN OUT! Kolkata lose their first wicket! Yorker on off, Gill digs it out towards covers and goes for the single. Buttler picks the ball and fires a direct hit at the bowler's end. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that Gill is well short of his crease.
6.2 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Length ball, on the stumps. Rana clips it towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
6.3 : Jaydev Unadkat to Rahul Tripathi, FOUR! Takes on the bowler straightaway! Back of a length, outside off. Tripathi shimmies down and thumps it down the ground. Morris chases it but the ball wins the race to the fence.
6.4 : Jaydev Unadkat to Rahul Tripathi, Length ball, on the pads. Clipped away to fine leg for a single.
6.5 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Just short of point! Length ball, outside off. Rana looks to punch it but this one bounces a touch more than expected. He ends up slicing it just short of the point fielder.
6.6 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, SIX! He's connected that alright! Length ball again, on the stumps. Rana waits for it and then hoicks it well over the mid-wicket fence. He has had enough time to get a feel of things and would look to attack now.
Rahul Tewatia is into the attack.
7.1 : Rahul Tewatia to Rahul Tripathi, Fuller ball, outside off. Pushed down to long off for one.
7.2 : Rahul Tewatia to Nitish Rana, Fuller ball, on the stumps. Rana gets low and sweeps it towards the fine leg fence. The fielder cuts it down and keeps it to one.
7.3 : Rahul Tewatia to Rahul Tripathi, Tossed up, on the stumps. Tripathi comes down and drills it down to long on for a single.
7.4 : Rahul Tewatia to Nitish Rana, Loopy ball, outside off. Rana pushes it down to long off for one.
7.6 : Rahul Tewatia to Nitish Rana, Low full toss, on the off pole. Pushed down to long on for one. 8 runs from that over.
7.5 : Rahul Tewatia to Rahul Tripathi, Great effort in the deep! Touch shorter and on the pads. Rahul Tripathi clips it to the mid-wicket fence. But Riyan Parag runs across and dives to stop it, he pushes the ball away from his teammate and the batters take the third run with ease.
7.6 : STRATEGIC TIME-OUT! Kolkata have done well after losing Gill. Rana and Tripathi are stitching a partnership here. Rajasthan, on the other hand, bowled well in the Powerplay. The bowlers kept it tight. They would look to take couple of wickets after the break.
8.1 : Chetan Sakariya to Nitish Rana, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Sakariya gets his first wicket! Short delivery outside off, Rana looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the keeper where Samson takes a comfortable catch behind the stumps.
0.0 : Sunil Narine is the new batsman in.
8.2 : Chetan Sakariya to Sunil Narine, FOUR! Narine gets off the mark in style! Full delivery on off, Narine lofts it over covers for a boundary.
8.3 : Chetan Sakariya to Sunil Narine, Slower delivery on off, Narine pushes it through covers for a single.
8.4 : Chetan Sakariya to Rahul Tripathi, Full on off, Tripathi drives it through covers for a run.
8.6 : Chetan Sakariya to Sunil Narine, Full delivery on off, Narine drives it back towards the bowler.
8.5 : Chetan Sakariya to Sunil Narine, Bouncer outside off, Narine lets it sail through to the keeper.
9.1 : Jaydev Unadkat to Rahul Tripathi, Full delivery on middle, Tripathi flicks it towards short fine leg for a single.
9.2 : Jaydev Unadkat to Sunil Narine, Full delivery on off, Narine drives it to covers.
9.3 : Jaydev Unadkat to Sunil Narine, Full on middle, Narine drives it towards covers where the fielder tries to stop it with a dive but fails to do so. The batsmen cross ends.
0.0 : Jaydev Unadkat is back on. 3-0-21-0 are his figures so far.
9.4 : Jaydev Unadkat to Rahul Tripathi, Length delivery outside off, Tripathi guides it towards third man for a single.
9.5 : Jaydev Unadkat to Sunil Narine, OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal! Short delivery on middle, Narine looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes towards square leg where Jaiswal runs ahead, dives forward and takes a blinder of a catch.
Eoin Morgan is the new batsman in.
9.6 : Jaydev Unadkat to Rahul Tripathi, Full on middle, Tripathi flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
10.1 : Chris Morris to Rahul Tripathi, SIX! That is smashed! Short delivery outside off, Tripathi plays a paddle scoop over fine leg for a maximum.
10.2 : Chris Morris to Rahul Tripathi, OUT! RUN OUT! Morgan departs! Full delivery on off, Tripathi drives it towards the bowler but it got deflected off Morgan's bat. The ball goes towards Morris. There is miscommunication between both the batsmen and in the end Morgan is halfway down the track. Morris picks the ball and takes the bails off at his end. Replays show that Morgan was nowhere near his crease.
10.3 : Chris Morris to Rahul Tripathi, Short delivery outside off, Tripathi cuts it to point.
Dinesh Karthik is the new man in.
10.4 : Chris Morris to Rahul Tripathi, Short delivery on off, Tripathi cuts it again to point.
10.5 : Chris Morris to Rahul Tripathi, Bouncer on middle, Tripathi ducks under it.
10.6 : Chris Morris to Rahul Tripathi, Length delivery on off, Tripathi pushes it towards point for a single.
11.1 : Rahul Tewatia to Rahul Tripathi, SIX! Cracking shot! Rahul Tripathi comes down the track and lofts this one over the wide long on fence.
11.2 : Rahul Tewatia to Rahul Tripathi, Loopy ball, outside off. Pushed down to long off for one.
Rahul Tewatia is back in the attack.
11.3 : Rahul Tewatia to Dinesh Karthik, Loopy ball, on the stumps. DK defends it from the crease.
11.4 : Rahul Tewatia to Dinesh Karthik, Off the mark! Flatter ball, on the pads. Karthik clips it towards square leg for one.
11.5 : Rahul Tewatia to Rahul Tripathi, Just a single this time as this is punched down to long on.
11.6 : Rahul Tewatia to Dinesh Karthik, Flatter ball, on the stumps. Karthik is solid in his defence.
Shivam Dube is into the attack now.
12.1 : Shivam Dube to Rahul Tripathi, Starts with a full one, outside off. Tripathi pushes it down to long off and takes one.
12.2 : Shivam Dube to Dinesh Karthik, Play and a miss! Length ball, outside off. Dinesh Karthik looks to cut it but the extra bit of bounce means that this goes over his bat.
12.3 : Shivam Dube to Dinesh Karthik, Fuller again, on the pads. Karthik drills it to long on for one.
12.4 : Shivam Dube to Rahul Tripathi, Length ball, around middle and leg. Tripathi comes down the track and miscues his pull stroke towards deep mid-wicket. Two runs are taken.
12.5 : Shivam Dube to Rahul Tripathi, Quick single! Length ball, around off. Tripathi pushes it to covers and takes off, he has to dive to get in. The fielder throws it at the bowler's end but misses.
12.6 : Shivam Dube to Dinesh Karthik, Length ball, outside off. Dinesh Karthik goes for the cut but gets the under edge towards the keeper.
0.0 : Chris Morris is back on.
14.6 : Mustafizur Rahman is back in the attack. He went for only 9 runs in his first two.
15.2 : Andre Russell comes out to bat. He put on a great show in the last match.
13.6 : Strategic Time-Out! Rajasthan have tightened the screws here. They have barely given any free runs to Kolkata. For Kolkata, they need some big hits now. Rahul Tripathi is well set and would look to get a move on. They have Andre Russell and Pat Cummins yet to come and would look to target around 150-155. Chetan Sakariya (2-0-11-1) to continue now.
0.1 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Unadkat starts with a length delivery on off, Rana pushes it to point.
0.2 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Short delivery outside off, Rana leaves it alone.
0.3 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Short delivery outside off, Rana cuts it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
0.4 : Jaydev Unadkat to Nitish Rana, Short again outside off, Rana cuts it again through point for a single.
13.1 : Rahul Tewatia to Rahul Tripathi, Flatter ball, on the stumps. Tripathi flicks it towards deep mid-wicket and gets off strike.
13.2 : Rahul Tewatia to Dinesh Karthik, FOUR! That sounded sweet! Loopy ball, outside off. Dinesh Karthik gets low and sweeps it to the mid-wicket fence. They need more of these here.
13.3 : Rahul Tewatia to Dinesh Karthik, Flatter ball, on the stumps. Dinesh Karthik looks to play the switch hit but misses it. The ball hits his body.
13.4 : Rahul Tewatia to Dinesh Karthik, Low full toss, on the middle and leg stump. Eased down to long on for one.
13.5 : Rahul Tewatia to Rahul Tripathi, Loopy ball, lands outside off and turns away further. Rahul Tripathi misses his booming drive and even Samson fails to collect it. The batters sneak in a bye.
16.6 : Chetan Sakariya to Dinesh Karthik, A dozen from the over! Length ball, around the leg stump. Karthik misses his flick and is hit on the pads.
Rahul Tewatia to Dinesh Karthik, Just a single to end the over! Flatter ball, on the stumps. Dinesh Karthik flicks it away to deep mid-wicket and takes one. 8 runs from the over.
17.1 : Chris Morris to Andre Russell, Swing and a miss! Length ball, outside off. Andre Russell has a wild swing and misses.
17.2 : Chris Morris to Andre Russell, SIX! Dispatched! Morris misses his yorker and bowls a full one, outside off. Andre Russell gets under it and smokes it straight over the bowler's head.
0.0 : Chris Morris is back on. 2-0-9-0 are his figures so far.
17.3 : Chris Morris to Andre Russell, Full and wide outside off. Andre Russell fails to get any bat on it. Sanju Samson appeals behind the stumps as there was a sound while the ball crossed the ball but Morris isn't interested.
17.4 : Chris Morris to Andre Russell, Length ball, wide outside off. Andre Russell looks to cut it away but misses.
Chris Morris to Andre Russell, OUT! TAKEN! The dangerous Andre Russell is gone! Chris Morris gets Dre Russ and is elated! Full ball, on the stumps. Andre Russell hits it well but get the desired elevation on it. David Miller takes an easy catch and wide long on. Kolkata slide further.
17.5 : Chris Morris to Pat Cummins, Slower yorker, around off. Cummins taps it to the off side and takes one.
17.4 : Pat Cummins is the new batsman in.
17.6 : Chris Morris to Dinesh Karthik, OUT! TAKEN! The big man Morris gets the other set batsman! Full and wide outside off. Dinesh Karthik gets under it and looks to go over extra covers. But Chetan Sakariya times his jump to perfection and takes a very good catch. 8 runs and two wickets from that over.
Who will come out now? Shivam Mavi it is. Also, Mustafizur Rahman to bowl out.
18.2 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shivam Mavi, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Mavi looks to defend but misses it.
18.1 : Mustafizur Rahman to Pat Cummins, Low full toss on off, Cummins drives it towards mid off for a single.
18.3 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shivam Mavi, FOUR! Nicely played! Length delivery on leg, Mavi helps it towards fine leg for a boundary.
18.4 : Mustafizur Rahman to Shivam Mavi, Length delivery on off, Mavi pushes it towards covers for a single.
18.5 : Mustafizur Rahman to Pat Cummins, Slower delivery on middle, Cummins looks to flick it over square leg but gets a top edge. It lands safely there. The batsmen get two runs.
18.6 : Mustafizur Rahman to Pat Cummins, Slower delivery outside off, Cummins looks to go big but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Samson fails to stop it cleanly. The batsmen take a bye.
19.1 : Chris Morris to Pat Cummins, SIX! Much needed for Kolkata! Length ball, outside off. Cummins smokes it over the extra cover fence.
19.2 : Chris Morris to Pat Cummins, OUT! CAUGHT! Morris gets his third wicket! Short delivery on middle, Cummins pulls it over mid-wicket but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards the fielder where Parag takes a good catch in the deep.
Prasidh Krishna is the new man.
19.3 : Chris Morris to Shivam Mavi, Full delivery on off, Mavi hits it towards mid off.
19.4 : Chris Morris to Shivam Mavi, High full toss on middle, Mavi pulls it towards mid-wicket.
19.5 : Chris Morris to Shivam Mavi, Play and a miss! Slower length ball, outside off. Mavi swings hard at it but misses.
19.6 : Chris Morris to Shivam Mavi, OUT! BOWLED! Low full toss, outside off. Mavi gets across and looks to scoop it down to fine leg. Ends up getting the inside edge back on the stumps. KOLKATA GET 133 FOR THE LOSS OF 9 WICKETS!
14.1 : Chetan Sakariya to Dinesh Karthik, Short delivery on off, Karthik cuts it towards point for a single.
14.2 : Chetan Sakariya to Rahul Tripathi, Full on middle, Tripathi lofts it over the bowler's head. It goes towards long on. The batsmen cross ends.
14.3 : Chetan Sakariya to Dinesh Karthik, Full on off, Karthik drives it through mid off for a single.
14.4 : Chetan Sakariya to Rahul Tripathi, Short delivery on middle, Tripathi pulls it through square leg for a run.
14.5 : Chetan Sakariya to Dinesh Karthik, FOUR! Good shot! Full toss on leg, Karthik flicks it through square leg for a boundary.
14.6 : Chetan Sakariya to Dinesh Karthik, Slower delivery on leg, Karthik looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a leg bye.
15.1 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dinesh Karthik, Full delivery outside off, Karthik drives it through covers for a single.
15.2 : Mustafizur Rahman to Rahul Tripathi, OUT! CAUGHT! Rahman gets his first wicket! Slower delivery on off, Tripathi lofts it over mid-wicket but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards the fielder where Riyan Parag takes a good catch.
15.3 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dinesh Karthik, Good length delivery outside off, Karthik guides it to point.
15.4 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dinesh Karthik, Length delivery outside off, Karthik looks to defend but misses it.
15.5 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dinesh Karthik, Full toss on off, Karthik drives it to covers.
15.6 : Mustafizur Rahman to Dinesh Karthik, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Karthik pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
End of a wonderful 20 overs for Rajasthan. They were clinical with the ball and have restricted the might Kolkata batting to a sub-par score!
16.1 : Chetan Sakariya to Andre Russell, Fuller ball, on off. Andre Russell pushes it down to long off for one. But, Chetan Sakariya has overstepped and this is a no ball. Free Hit coming up.
Chetan Sakariya to Dinesh Karthik, FOUR! He hits it towards his teammates in the dug out! Full ball, outside off. Dinesh Karthik gets under it and nails it towards the long off fence.
16.2 : Chetan Sakariya to Dinesh Karthik, Back of a length, on the pads. Karthik gets the leading edge while looking to pull but it falls well short of deep square leg. One run is taken.
16.3 : Chetan Sakariya to Andre Russell, Full and two wide outside off. Andre Russell leaves it alone. Wided.
Chetan Sakariya to Andre Russell, Has to reload again. Length ball, way outside off. Wided again.
Chetan Sakariya to Andre Russell, Well bowled! Full ball, outside off. All that Dre Russ can do is drill it down to long off for one.
16.4 : Chetan Sakariya to Dinesh Karthik, Low full toss, on the stumps. Karthik looks to flick it but the leading edge takes it towards wide long on. The ball bounces well short of him and the batters take on.
16.5 : Chetan Sakariya to Andre Russell, Length ball, on the stumps. Russell pulls it awkwardly towards deep mid-wicket for one.
19.6 : A clinical performance by Rajasthan. They did not manage to take a single wicket against Bangalore but have bounced back strongly here. Morris was sensational while Sakariya continued to impress. Unadkat and Mustafizur were also very economical and picked up a wicket each. Tewatia was touch expensive but it was covered up by the other bowlers.
Can Kolkata defend it? There is something in the wicket for the bowlers but do they have enough on the board? The key for them would be to take early wickets and push pressure on the Rajasthan middle order. An exciting chase awaits us! Do join us for the same...
For Kolkata, none of their batters apart from Rahul Tripathi scored at a decent strike rate. Nitish Rana and Shubman Gill struggled at the top and Eoin Morgan got run out without facing a ball. Even the trio of Russell, Karthik and Cummins couldn't repeat their heroics from their previous match and they could only manage to get to 133. 
Chris Morris is down for an interview. He says that he is happy with his performance. Adds that in the last game the bowlers could not pick up wickets. Mentions that he has dismissed Andre Russell many times. Further says that he was lucky to get him tonight as he had smashed 54 off 22 balls in the last game.
0.1 : The chase begins! Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open for Rajasthan and Shivam Mavi to start for Kolkata.
Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts with a short ball, outside off. Cut away to covers.
0.6 : Will we see spin from other end? Nope, Pat Cummins is the man with the ball.
1.2 : Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Elegant! Full ball, on the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it to the mid-wicket fence. The fielder from deep square leg runs across but can't stop it.
1.3 : Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Two in a row! Width on offer, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal frees his arms and cuts it past the diving point fielder and to the fence.
1.4 : Pat Cummins to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Comes 'round the wicket and bowls a length ball, around off. Jaiswal pulls it towards deep square leg for one.
0.1 : Shivam Mavi to Jos Buttler, Length ball, lands outside off and nips back in. Buttler is hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the off side and they sneak in a leg bye.
0.2 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full ball, outside off. Left alone.
0.3 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beaten! Well bowled! Length ball, lands around off and nips away. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to poke at it but is beaten.
0.4 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beaten again! Length ball, just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to push it to the off side but is beaten.
0.5 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dropped! Short and wide outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal frees his arms but hits it straight to Shubman Gill at point. He fails to hold on to this simple catch. The batters cross over.
0.6 : Shivam Mavi to Jos Buttler, Length ball, on the leg stump. Buttler misses his flick. He thinks that it is a wide but the umpire has deemed it to be a fair delivery.
1.5 : Pat Cummins to Jos Buttler, Ouch! That must have hurt! Back of a length, outside off. Jos Buttler is through with his pull shot and early and the ball hits his helmet. Pat Cummins shows concern immediately.
Physio comes out as a part of the concussion protocol. He seems alright and we are good to go.
1.6 : Pat Cummins to Jos Buttler, Length ball, outside off. Buttler clips the ball to mid-wicket and takes one.
2.1 : Shivam Mavi to Jos Buttler, Fuller ball, on the pads. Jos Buttler misses his glance and is hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side and they sneak in a leg bye.
2.2 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Play and a miss! Length ball, outside off. Jaiswal looks to force it through the off side but misses.
2.3 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! That should help his confidence! Length ball, on the off stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal comes down the track and flicks it past mid on for a boundary.
2.4 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller ball, outside off. Pushed to covers.
2.5 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower ball, full in length and outside off. Jaiswal punches it to extra cover.
2.6 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Play and a miss! Length ball, outside off. Jaiswal goes for the cut but is beaten! Just 5 from the over, good comeback after going for that boundary.
3.1 : Varun Chakaravarthy comes in the attack.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Welcome to the attack says Buttler! Fuller ball, outside off. Buttler crunches it past mid on for a boundary.
3.2 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Jos Buttler, OUT! LBW! Varun Chakaravarthy gets his revenge! Loopy ball, outside off. Jos Buttler is stuck in the crease and gets hit on the pads while looking to glance it. It looks plumb and the umpire raises his finger.
3.3 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Good shot! Tossed up delivery on off, Samson drives it through covers for a boundary.
3.4 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, Flighted delivery on middle, Samson flicks it through square leg for a single.
3.5 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated delivery on off, Jaiswal blocks it off the front foot.
3.6 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Lovely shot! Full delivery on off, Jaiswal drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary. 13 runs and a wicket from the over!
4.1 : Shivam Mavi to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Great use of the crease! Length ball, outside off. Samson shuffles across and clips it past short fine leg. The ball races to the fence.
4.2 : Shivam Mavi to Sanju Samson, Length ball, down the leg side. Samson leaves it and Dinesh Karthik does well to collect it.
Shivam Mavi to Sanju Samson, Length ball, lands outside off and nips back in. Samson lets it go.
4.3 : Shivam Mavi to Sanju Samson, Back of a length, on the pads. Samson clips it to deep square leg for one.
4.4 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Stunning shot! Yashasvi Jaiswal shuffles across the stumps and flays this length ball over extra covers.
4.5 : Shivam Mavi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! TAKEN! Shivam Mavi gets his revenge! Bowls a fuller ball, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal loses his shape while looking to go big over the off side and ends up slicing it to cover point. Kamlesh Nagarkoti is the substitute fielder and he takes it with ease.
Shivam Dube is the new man.
4.6 : Shivam Mavi to Shivam Dube, Length ball, way outside off. Dube shoulders his arms and so does the umpire.
Shivam Mavi to Shivam Dube, Length ball, outside off. Dube blocks it from the crease. 11 runs but a wicket from that over. 93 needed in 90 balls.
5.1 : Sunil Narine is in the attack.
Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Flighted delivery on middle, Samson flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
5.2 : Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, Floated delivery on middle, Dube flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
5.3 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Loopy delivery on middle, Samson pushes it through mid on for a single.
5.4 : Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, SIX! That is hammered! Tossed up delivery on middle, Dube lofts it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
5.5 : Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, On off, Dube defends it back towards the bowler.
5.6 : Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, Short delivery outside off, Dube leaves it alone.
6.1 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, Tossed up delivery on off, Samson pushes it through mid off for a single.
0.0 : Change. Varun Chakaravarthy (1-0-13-1) is back on.
6.2 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Shivam Dube, Flighted delivery on middle, Dube flicks it through square leg for a run.
6.3 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, Floated delivery on middle, Samson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
6.4 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Shivam Dube, Full on off, Dube pushes it through mid off for a run.
6.5 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, On middle, Samson pushes it through mid on for a single.
6.6 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Shivam Dube, MISFIELD AND FOUR! Short delivery on off, Dube punches it through covers. The fielder in the deep misfields and concedes a boundary.
7.1 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, NO BALL! Short delivery outside off, Samson cuts it through point for a single. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Narine oversteps! Free Hit coming up!
Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, Full delivery on middle, Dube flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
7.2 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Flighted delivery on off, Samson defends it off the back foot.
7.3 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Loopy delivery on off, Samson punches it through covers for a single.
7.4 : Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, Floated delivery on off, Dube lofts it over covers for a single.
7.5 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Tossed up delivery on middle, Samson defends it back towards the bowler.
7.6 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Short delivery on off, Samson pushes it to covers. Just 5 runs from the over!
8.1 : Pat Cummins to Shivam Dube, Full delivery on off, Dube lofts it over point for a single.
0.0 : Pat Cummins is in the attack. He went for 10 in his first over.
8.2 : Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, SIX! That is hammered! Short delivery on off, Samson pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
8.3 : Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, Back of a length on off, Samson guides it towards third man for a single.
8.4 : Pat Cummins to Shivam Dube, On a length on off, Dube guides it towards third man for a run.
8.5 : Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, Full on middle, Samson flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get a couple.
8.6 : Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, WIDE! Length delivery wide outside off, Samson leaves it alone.
Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, Length delivery on off, Samson pushes it towards point for a single.
Strategic Time-Out! Rajasthan are in firm control of this game. They lost their openers early but the partnership between Samson and Dube has ensured that they don't slide further. They now need less than run a ball and should be able to chase it down. Kolkata need a flurry of wickets to put pressure on the middle order.
9.1 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Flighted delivery on middle, Samson flicks it to mid-wicket. Dube wants the run but Samson does well to send him back.
9.2 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Floated delivery on middle, Samson pushes it through mid on for a single.
9.3 : Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, Tossed up delivery on leg, Dube flicks it to mid-wicket.
9.4 : Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, Short delivery on middle, Dube pulls it through square leg for a single.
9.5 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, On off, Samson pushes it towards covers for a single.
9.6 : Sunil Narine to Shivam Dube, Floated delivery on middle, Dube flicks it to mid-wicket.
10.1 : Varun Chakaravarthy is back in the attack.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, Tossed up delivery on off, Samson pushes it to covers.
10.2 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, Full delivery on off, Samson pushes it back towards the bowler.
10.3 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Short delivery on off, Dube looks to push but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
10.4 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Shivam Dube, Short delivery outside off, Dube looks to cut but misses it.
10.5 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Shivam Dube, OUT! CAUGHT! Chakaravarthy gets his second wicket! Flighted delivery on off, Dube looks to go over mid-wicket but gets a top edge. It goes towards short third man where Prasidh Krishna takes a comfortable catch.
10.6 : Rahul Tewatia is the new man in.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Rahul Tewatia, On middle, Tewatia pushes it back towards the bowler.
11.1 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Loopy ball, around off. Pushed to covers.
11.2 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Flatter ball, on the pads. Samson misses his flick and the ball takes the pad towards fine leg. The fielder cuts it off but the batters manage 3 leg byes.
11.3 : Sunil Narine to Rahul Tewatia, Flatter ball, on the pads. Tewatia misses his glance and is stuck on the pads. The batters take a leg bye as the ball rolls to the leg side.
11.4 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, Just a single as this is worked down to long off.
11.5 : Sunil Narine to Rahul Tewatia, Loopy ball, outside off. Tewatia gets the outside edge while looking to defend. The ball lands short of first slip and goes past him. A single is taken.
11.6 : Sunil Narine to Sanju Samson, A single to end the over as this is pushed to long on.
12.1 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, Loopy ball, around off. Pushed back to the bowler.
12.2 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, Flatter ball, outside off. Samson runs it to short third man and takes one.
12.3 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Rahul Tewatia, Fuller ball, outside off. Pushed to the off side.
12.4 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Rahul Tewatia, Loopy ball, on the stumps. Rahul Tewatia pulls it towards the square leg fence. But the fielder runs across, dives and keeps it down to two.
12.5 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Rahul Tewatia, Could have been a wicket! It would be harsh to call it a drop but we are so used to seeing such catches being taken! Short and outside off. Tewatia pulls it to the wide long on fence. The fielder there takes it but pushes the ball back in the field of play as he was about to lose his balance and go over the ropes. One run is taken.
12.6 : Varun Chakaravarthy to Sanju Samson, Short and wide outside off. Pushed to sweeper cover for one.
Prasidh Krishna is into the attack.
13.1 : Prasidh Krishna to Sanju Samson, Starts with length ball, on the stumps. Samson misses his pull and is hit on the pads. The batters sneak in a leg bye.
13.2 : Prasidh Krishna to Rahul Tewatia, Short ball, outside off. Pulled away to deep mid-wicket for one.
13.3 : Prasidh Krishna to Sanju Samson, Back of a length, around his body. Samson sways away from the line and runs it down to third man for one.
13.4 : Prasidh Krishna to Rahul Tewatia, OUT! TAKEN! Krishna strikes in his first over! Short ball, outside off. Tewatia goes for the pull but ends up top-edging it towards fine leg. Kamlesh Nagarkoti, the substitute fielder, runs in and takes a good catch sliding forward.
David Miller is the next batsman in.
13.5 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Off the mark! Back of a length, on the stumps. Miller hops up and clips it down to fine leg for one.
13.6 : Prasidh Krishna to Sanju Samson, Length ball, outside off. Pushed to point for nothing. 4 runs and a wicket from the over. 33 needed in last 6.
Shivam Mavi is back on.
14.1 : Review time! An appeal for lbw! David Miller is the man in question. Ultra Edge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracker shows that it is pitching outside leg. Rajasthan retain their review.
14.2 : Shivam Mavi to David Miller, Fuller ball, outside off. Pushed to mid off for a quick single.
14.3 : Shivam Mavi to Sanju Samson, Length ball, down the leg side. Samson misses his glance. Wided.
Shivam Mavi to Sanju Samson, Good length ball, outside off. Samson runs it down to third man for one.
14.4 : Shivam Mavi to David Miller, Length ball, outside off. Miller takes a few steps down the track and looks to defend. The ball hits the inner half of the bat and drops beside him. He looks for a run but is sent back by Samson.
14.5 : Review time! An appeal for lbw! David Miller is the man in question. Ultra Edge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracker shows that it was pitching outside leg. Kolkata lose their only review.
Shivam Mavi to David Miller, NOT OUT! Once again, this is pitching outside leg! Fuller ball, on the pads. Miller misses his flick and is hit on the pads. Mavi appeals but the umpire is not interested. Kolkata review it. There is nothing on the Ultra Edge but it is once again pitching outside leg.
14.6 : Shivam Mavi to David Miller, Slower ball, outside off. Pushed to extra covers.
14.1 : Shivam Mavi to David Miller, NOT OUT! The ball was pitching outside leg and Miller is safe! Length ball, around leg. Miller misses his flick and is hit on the pads. Mavi appeals and the umpire waits for an eternity before raising his finger. Miller though goes the review right away. There is nothing on the Ultra Edge but the ball is pitching outside leg. Good use of the review by Miller.
Prasidh Krishna to Sanju Samson, Shorter ball, outside off. Cut away to third man for one.
15.2 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Full toss, down the leg side. Miller misses his flick and the umpire calls it a wide.
Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Length ball down the leg side. Wide given once again.
15.4 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Length ball, outside off. Miller looks to pull but gets the inner edge past his stumps.
15.2 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, FOUR! Poor from Rana in the deep! Short and outside off. David Miller cuts it to the backward point fence. Rana runs across, dives but the ball slides under him and to the ropes.
15.5 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Length ball, outside off. Pushed to point.
15.3 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Direct hit and Sanju Samson was a goner! Length ball, on the pads. Miller clips it to mid-wicket but Morgan dives and deflects the ball to mid on. Sanju Samson wants a single but Miller doesn't. Sunil Narine throws the ball at the bowler's end but misses. 
15.6 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, 9 runs from the over and Rajasthan are motoring along well! Full ball, on the pads. Miller clips it past mid-wicket. Morgan dives again but can't stop it. The batters take a couple of runs. 21 needed in the last 4.
STRATEGIC TIME-OUT! Rajasthan are doing well here. They have Sanju Samson still there. He would want Miller to give him good support till the end. They lost Tewatia but Rajasthan would look to not lose any more wickets. On the other hand, Kolkata have done well to put pressure on Rajasthan. They have not given easy runs so far but they still need wickets to make a comeback into this match.
16.1 : Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, Length delivery on middle, Samson pushes it through mid on for a single.
16.2 : Pat Cummins to David Miller, FOUR! Good length delivery on off, Miller looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
16.3 : Pat Cummins to David Miller, Full on leg, Miller flicks it through square leg for a single.
16.4 : Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, On a length on middle, Samson flicks it through square leg for a single.
16.5 : Pat Cummins to David Miller, Full delivery on off, Miller drives it to mid off.
16.6 : Pat Cummins to David Miller, Good length delivery on middle, Miller looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It goes towards the off side. The batsmen take a single.
17.1 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Length delivery on middle, Miller flicks it to mid-wicket.
17.2 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Short delivery on middle, Miller pulls it towards fine leg. The batsmen get a couple.
17.3 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, FOUR! Excellent shot! Full on the pads, Miller flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. Rajasthan need just 7 runs now to win the match!
17.4 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Short delivery on off, Miller cuts it to point.
17.5 : Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, Full on middle, Miller flicks it through square leg for a single.
17.6 : Prasidh Krishna to Sanju Samson, Full again on middle, Samson flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. Just 5 needed now!
18.1 : Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, On a length on middle, Samson flicks it through square leg for a single.
18.2 : Pat Cummins to David Miller, Length delivery on leg, Miller flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
18.3 : Pat Cummins to David Miller, Good length ball on middle, Miller flicks it to mid-wicket.
18.4 : Pat Cummins to David Miller, Back of a length on off, Miller pushes it towards covers for a single.
18.5 : Rajasthan chase it down with ease. This was a great match for them and they would be very happy to pick up 2 points. Kolkata, on the other hand, are under more pressure now.
Clinical display by Rajasthan. They lost their openers early, but skipper Samson was joined by Dube in the middle. They both put on a solid partnership to ensure that they motor along well. Dube fell and Tewatia fell soon too. But Samson was solid as a rock and he was joined by Miller. These two saw Rajasthan over the line.
Kolkata bowled with all their heart but the target was too low for them to make a match out of it. Mavi and Chakravarthy bowled well. So did Narine and Krishna. But they couldn't pick up regular wickets to put the pressure on the Rajasthan lineup.
Pat Cummins to Sanju Samson, Full delivery on middle, Samson flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. RAJASTHAN WIN BY 6 WICKETS!
Eoin Morgan, the Kolkata skipper, says the batsmen did not bat with intent in the whole innings. Adds that they did not have enough score on the board. Mentions that they were at least 40 runs short. Further says that they did not have partnerships in their innings. Morgan also says they lost wickets upfront and in the end, the batsmen had a lot to do. Mentions that they need to play smart cricket and it was not there today. Further says that they could not get the 2 points but they move to Ahme
David Miller is down for a chat, says that it is really nice to finish the game and it was a good team effort in the end. Adds that him coming down the order was a tactical move and he is happy that it worked out. Says that they have a great setup and have a positive outlook. Tells that the pitch was nice but the cutters were tough to hit.
Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan skipper, says that the bowlers did well to restrict Kolkata to 133. Adds that it was a brilliant effort from their bowlers. Mentions that he was happy for Chris Morris as he was ready to perform against big players. Mentions that he plays according to the situation and he wanted to make his team win today. Further says that Chetan Sakariya is a very happy character and the team is happy having him. Samson also says that Sakariya will win games for them in the future.
Chris Morris is named the MAN OF THE MATCH. He says he bowled with a clear mind and that worked for him. Adds that it wasn't the easiest wicket to bat on. Tells that Stokes and Archer are massive losses but they have the right personnel and they had to lift themselves and keep smiling. Tells that they had a lot of fun while playing today. Adds that conditions always change and it is always difficult to bowl against Dre Russ but they try to analyze and keep working on it.
That is it from this game! Rajasthan get the 2 points. We have a double-header on 25th April, 2021. First match is between Chennai and Bangalore. It will begin at 1530 local (1000 GMT). The second match is between Hyderabad and Delhi. Do join us for that at 1930 local (1400 GMT). Till then, take care and cheers!