Sunrisers Hyderabad controlled to return on best in a gaggle degree fit of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), performed on April 15 (Friday). Former KKR batter Rahul Tripathi used to be adjudged the Participant of the Fit for his very good efficiency.

SRH skipper Kane Williamson, after profitable the toss, opted to have a bowl first. KKR had a deficient get started with the bat as each openers Aaron Finch (7 off 5 balls) and Venkatesh Iyer (6 off 13 balls), went again to the pavilion throughout the box restrictions. Pinch-hitter Sunil Narine additionally adopted them quickly.

Alternatively, skipper Shreyas Iyer (28 off 25 balls) and Nitish Rana (54 off 36 balls) controlled to get KKR’s innings again on the right track. After the autumn of Iyer, wicketkeeper-batter Sheldon Jackson (7 off 7 balls) perished as smartly. West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell (49 off 25 balls) supplied a very good end for the two-time champions. Left-arm pacer T Natarajan used to be probably the most essential performer for the Orange Military as he scalped 3 the most important wickets.

SRH cruised to the objective all the way through their chase

In answer, SRH suffered an early jolt, with opener Abhishek Sharma (3 off 10 balls), failing to get going. Skipper Kane Williamson (17 off 16 balls) and previous KKR batter Rahul Tripathi (71 off 37 balls), stitched a partnership of 36 runs earlier than the SRH skipper used to be despatched packing through Russell.

After the autumn of Williamson’s wicket, it used to be one-way visitors. Tripathi and Aiden Markram (68 off 36 balls), ensured that the two-time champions may just no longer make a comeback within the fit. Each Markram and Nicholas Pooran (5 off 8 balls), remained unbeaten as SRH finished their chase in 17.5 overs. For KKR, Russell scalped two wickets and the Australian pacer were given one wicket as smartly.

With 3 wins in final 3 fits, SRH have reached the 7th spot within the issues. In the meantime, Gujarat Titans (first), Rajasthan Royals (2d), Punjab Kings (3rd), and KKR (fourth) entire the highest 4 within the issues desk.

Right here’s the up to date issues desk after SRH vs KKR: