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After two ordinary seasons, Kolkata Knight Riders have really turned the corner this year. They have defeated MI - a team that boasts off a lopsided record against KKR - twice in the season. Also, they become the first team to get a 'Q' against their name on the points table. However, the conversation in the aftermath of this game is likely to revolve around the consistent poor returns of some of the star players from MI. The poor run of form continued for both Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma. India fans would hope that they can turn the tide come the World Cup. Will they be able to do so? The future holds the answers. In the present, though, it is Darpan Tikiya and Pradeep waving you goodbye! We hope that you enjoyed the coverage of this match. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more sporting action.
Varun Chakaravarthy (2/18, Player of the Match): I have never taken Rohit bhai's wicket. The plan was to make him hit across the line. Tactically, me and Sunil Narine are similar but technically we are different. He bowls from the front of his hand. The wickets were too flat initially in the season. But if you ask me, I have been bowling the same till now. Just that the results are showing now.
Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders Captain): Nerves were there going into the game. Boys have been very good at putting their hands up and taking responsibility. We lost the toss but I feel the team which plays the best wins the match. I think it was a tremendous effort to pull things back after their good start. Today was a new day for us. We don't think too much about the stats and the past. (On why he went to Varun and Harshit over Narine and Starc) It is not about who has better records but about who is bowling better on the day. Varun was bowling well in the nets yesterday too. My gut feel went with him.
Venkatesh Iyer wins the award for most fours as well.
Venkatesh Iyer gets the award for hitting the most sixes.
Andre Russell gets the award for being the ultimate fantasy player.
Venkatesh Iyer wins the award for the best strike rate in the match.
Stay tuned. The post match presentation is coming up. Any guesses for the Player of the Match?