5 moments from the RPS vs KKR match that don’t fade away
Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders took on the Rising Pune Supergiant at the latter’s backyard for the 30th game of VIVO IPL 2017. KKR looked confident on the back of their dramatic win over RCB in their last game, when they bowled out the best batting line-up of this season for 49 runs.
Pune, however, failed to continue their winning streak as their bowlers could not defend the target of 183. KKR’s batting attack was led by Gautam Gambhir (62 from 46) and Robin Uthappa (87 from 47) as they trumped RPS by 7 wickets to regain the No. 1 position on the points table.
Here are 5 memorable moments from the match that don't fade away, quite like the Axe Signature range of body perfumes.
#1 Brisk start by the hosts
Rahul Tripathi and Ajinkya Rahane were involved in yet another 50+ stand, the partnership which set the platform for Dhoni and Co. Tripathi has been the most consistent performer for the Pune team this year, with significant scores in all games. Playing in his first IPL, the youngster has shown great promise.
Rahane narrowly missed out on his half-century, getting dismissed on 46, but skipper Steve Smith reached his half-century in the final over of the innings. He smashed four 4s and one 6 to make a 37-ball 51. MS Dhoni and Daniel Christian provided the impetus in the end with an 11-ball 23 and 6-ball 16 respectively.