KOLKATA: Continuing their dream run, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) moved closer to the knock-out round by galloping to a eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings as their batsmen led by Robin Uthappa put up a sparkling show in an Indian Premier League match here yesterday.
Playing their first match at the home ground Eden Gardens before a near capacity vociferous crowd, the Knights chased down CSK’s 154/4 with two overs remaining.
For the Knights, Uthappa top scored with blistering 67. The batsman’s knock was laced with ten fours and a six. All-rounder Shakib Al Hassan played a cameo of 21 ball 46.
With their fifth win on the trot, KKR have nearly sealed their berth for the playoffs.
They now have seven wins from 12 matches and are currently ranked fourth in the points table.AGENCIES
