Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) within the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on the Eden Gardens stadium. Notably, the victory for KKR got here on the final ball of the match.

Successful the toss and opting to bat first, Punjab didn’t begin effectively and misplaced two wickets with simply 29 runs on the board. Nevertheless, Shikhar Dhawan‘s captain’s knock of 57 runs helped PBKS put up a aggressive whole of 179/7 of their allotted 20 overs. Aside from Dhawan, Shahrukh Khan and Harpreet Brar additionally contributed quickfire 21 and 17 runs to the staff’s whole. In the meantime, Varun Chakravarthy shined with the ball for KKR and bagged three scalps for his aspect.

In reply, regardless of the common begin, KKR chased the set goal with six wickets remaining. Nitish Rana top-scored for his aspect and smashed an excellent 51 runs off 38 balls. Rana’s inning was adopted by Andre Russell‘s fiery 42 off 23 deliveries which performed a major function in KKR’s win.

Aside from the performances of Rana and Russell, the crowning glory to the sport was given by Rinku Singh. The left-handed batter held his nerve like at all times and completed the match in his staff’s favour by hammering 4 off the final ball when two runs have been required. Though Rahul Chahar picked two wickets for Punjab, he sadly ended up on the dropping aspect.

Russell was adjudged ‘Participant of the Match’ for his storming knock within the contest.

Right here’s how Twitter reacted:

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Andre Russell was ON SONG tonight! 🎸 pic.twitter.com/Rwj9ZYI4cb

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) Might 8, 2023

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What a exceptional sport and what an unbelievable efficiency by @KKRiders underneath strain! First @NitishRana_27 after which some critical hitting by @Russell12A. However in the long run, it was the magic of @rinkusingh235 gained it for #KKR. #RinkuSingh has been a narrative, a narrative to recollect!… pic.twitter.com/lGZIYWxTWi

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) Might 8, 2023

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Lengthy however satisfying day. There’s something very endearing about Rinku Singh and his relationship with Nitish Rana.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) Might 8, 2023

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Chin up champ, you almost pulled it off! 👏❤️#KKRvPBKS #JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaPunjab #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/l5BjfKNMKB

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) Might 8, 2023

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Reward the Lord 🙏🤯 pic.twitter.com/9qEVH9M7SY

— Lucknow Tremendous Giants (@LucknowIPL) Might 8, 2023

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We’re residing in a King Rinku Singh period. pic.twitter.com/qttXFdBiVQ

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) Might 8, 2023

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For his stroke-filled & entertaining knock, @Russell12A baggage the Participant of the Match award as @KKRiders safe a victory on the Eden Gardens 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/OaRtNpANNb #TATAIPL | #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/JidVsTXzfm

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) Might 8, 2023

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Rinku Singh you magnificence man so consistentin ending matches #KKRvPBKS #rinkusingh #AndreRussell 🫡🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/XMGs7Epys1

— ADA SHARE (@ada_share) Might 8, 2023

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Effectively performed, Nitish Rana!

51 in 38 balls – a high quality innings by Rana. He performed an exquisite knock for KKR within the run chase. pic.twitter.com/33IlmIx2UX

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) Might 8, 2023

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Skipper Nitish Rana main from the entrance on the enterprise finish of the match 🫡

Effectively Performed @NitishRana_27 🦁 pic.twitter.com/D7nlBuVqix

— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) Might 8, 2023

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That is Andre Russell, KKR batsman.

Everybody was saying he’s completed, he can’t bat now, his prime is gone.

However he paid two hoots to them, stored working onerous in silence, backed his capabilities and at present he has delivered for KKR.

All the time again your self when nobody does… pic.twitter.com/ej9Pq65oRL

— Dr Nimo Yadav (@niiravmodi) Might 8, 2023

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Rinku Singh at it once more. Scoring 4 on final bowl and gained for KKR.

He’s the primary man of IPL 2023. 🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/Gg10LHkmEH

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) Might 8, 2023

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Most Participant of the match awards for KKR in IPL historical past:

Andre Russell – 13*
Sunil Narine – 12
Gautam Gambhir – 10

The Biggest Trio of KKR! pic.twitter.com/GBd1BvrlI7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) Might 8, 2023

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Andre Russell gained the Man of the match award for his sensible batting efficiency.

Andre Russell is again. pic.twitter.com/ua7XdqQIZp

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) Might 8, 2023