Kolkata overcome Bangalore in IPL eliminator

Monday, 11 October 2021 21:59

By Sanooj Sherif

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by four wickets in the Indian Premier League's eliminator on Monday.

Chasing RCB's modest score of 138-7, KKR won the game in Sharjah with two balls remaining (139-6).

Sunil Narine was the standout performer for Kolkata with his bowling figures of 4-21 and a vital contribution of 26 (15 balls) with the bat.

Skipper Virat Kohli top-scored for RCB with a steady 39 off 33 balls.

Kolkata will next face Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2 in Sharjah on Wednesday.

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