Russell and Rinku star as KKR seal last-ball thriller
Arshdeep kept Punjab Kings in the game until the very end during an eventful final over
08/05Result
53rd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, May 8 2023
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
182/5 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
08/05Result
53rd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, May 8 2023
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
182/5 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Rinku 'brings home the bacon', takes KKR's finisher's baton from Russell
At most times, Russell would have backed himself to face the final ball of a close chase, but here he had enough faith in Rinku's abilities
Can high-impact Jitesh Sharma be the ace in India's T20 deck?
Despite batting lower down the order, he provides huge value and consistency while playing a high-tempo game
Preview
KKR in must-win territory against hot-and-cold Punjab Kings
Kings have not won two games in a row since their first two this season, but will take confidence from the fact that KKR have lost their last three at home
