Kuldeep, Russell push KKR closer to playoffs
The two were instrumental in restricting Rajasthan Royals to 142 after Jos Buttler and Rahul Tripathi had powered them to 59 for 0 in four overs
The two were instrumental in restricting Rajasthan Royals to 142 after Jos Buttler and Rahul Tripathi had powered them to 59 for 0 in four overs
Kuldeep Yadav claimed 4 for 20, his best IPL figures, to mastermind a stunning collapse and lead KKR closer to the playoffs
Royals still have a chance if they win final game, though their NRR is -0.403 and their fate could be tied to how Mumbai fare in their last two matches
After rollicking opening against KKR, Rajasthan Royals had the momentum to build a mammoth total. Their captain's batting robbed them of that
Two points separate the five teams vying for the final two playoff spots. KKR and Royals are part of this mid-table muddle. Neither will want to let the other get ahead