Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Perth Scorchers, CLT20: Scorecard and Report
Kolkata Knight Riders moved closer to the semi-finals of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament with a three-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers.
The Big Bash champions made 151-7 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad.
"Here's a comprehensive look at how the first innings went, courtesy @saplabsindia. #KKRvPS pic.twitter.com/9ypVCdKpSA
— Kol Knight Riders (@KKRiders) September 24, 2014"
KKR polished off the total with two balls to spare to record their third consecutive victory in Group A.
Scorchers captain Adam Voges batted throughout their innings in making an unbeaten 71, but he lacked support after a 68-run opening partnership in nine overs with Craig Simmons.
Only keeper Sam Whiteman (21) and Yasir Arafat (10) got into double figures, with spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Sunil Narine taking 3-24 and 4-31 respectively.
"10th four-wicket haul for Sunil Narine in T20s, jointly the most in T20 history, Umar Gul & Lasith Malinga also has 10 four-wkt hauls #CLT20
— Cricket Record (@cricinfo_record) September 24, 2014"
The two-time Indian Premier League champions stuttered in their chase, making 37-3 in the powerplay and were behind the run rate when they slipped to 87-5 in the 15th over.
However, Yusuf Pathan (21) and Yadav added 38 runs in 20 balls for the sixth wicket before Yadav hit Nathan Coulter-Nile for consecutive sixes in the penultimate over that went for 19.
Five were needed off the final over. Andre Russell bowled Yasir Arafat with the first delivery, but Piyush Chawla found the boundary with the fourth ball.
It took KKR's unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions.
