KKR beat RCB Highlights IPL 2021 Eliminator: Eoin Morgan gives big update on Andre Russell’s injury says,’ Decision will be taken on match day’ – Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eliminator by 4 wickets here at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday. After winning the game KKR skipper Eoin Morgan was all-praise for star all-rounder Sunil Narine who delivered a match-winning perfomance on the big day. He also gave an update on injured Andre Russell. He said that the decision to include him in the playing XI will be taken on the matchday when KKR will face Delhi Capitals in the 2nd qualifier.
INNINGS BREAK!
Sunil Narine’s 4⃣/2⃣1⃣ leads @KKRiders‘ charge with the ball against #RCB.
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2⃣1⃣ for @devdpd07The #KKR chase to begin shortly. #VIVOIPL | #RCBvKKR | #Eliminator
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KKR beat RCB “Andre is working really hard on his fitness along with our physio and medical team. He is having a grade 2 hamstring tear and it has only been a couple of weeks since then. We only have 48 runs before the next game. So we will have to take that decision based on how he will present himself tomorrow and next day,” Eoin Morgan said in the post-match press conference.
Sunil Narine was the star of the day for KKR as he picked 4 wickets-haul which includes the wickets of RCB’s big three i.e. Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell. He also went on to score crucial 26 runs with the bat.
Sunil Narine & @Russell12A are all smiles for the #IPLSelfie after @KKRiders secured a place in the #VIVOIPL #Qualifier2. 😊 😊#Eliminator | #RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/tchT8P4j0P
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KKR beat RCB While praising Sunil Narine’s match-winning performance KKR captain said, “Narine makes it look very very easy. On an improved wicket in Sharjah, he bowled outstandingly. Throughout the innings, we continued to take wickets, post the first six overs. Then in the chase, being in control the whole time doesn’t allow you to breathe as a defending side. Don’t have to do a lot of moving. Huge privilege. When it comes off like that it looks quite strong and deep. The way the wicket played we thought we have to bat quite deep. Onwards and upwards for us. For us it’s a matter of coming back, adjusting and seeing what the wicket does. Looking forward to it. The cricket that we have played and the consistency we have shown has surprised everybody. He’s a true legend of T20 cricket and we’re delighted to have him.”
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KKR will now face DC in the 2nd qualifier on 13th October and the winner of that contest will take on Chennai Super Kings in the final of IPL 2021.
