KKR 23/1 in 3 Overs I KKR vs PBKS Live Score Updates of VIVO IPL 2021: Arshdeep Clean Bowls Shubman Gill
Wicket! Arshdeep provides the early breakthrough for Punjab Kings in this important encounter. A brilliant inswinger pierces through Shubman Gill’s defence, clattering into the stumps. Shubman Gill b Arshdeep Singh 7(7).
Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer begin proceedings as Kolkata Knight Riders aim to widen the gap between them and the chasing pack for the playoff spots. Meanwhile, Punjab will hope to restrict KKR to a modest total and get themselves back in the race for the top four.
Punjab Kings have won the toss and KL Rahul has elected to bowl first. Fabian Allen and Mayank Agarwal return for PBKS after the departure of Chris Gayle. Tim Seifert will be making his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders as he replaces Lockie Ferguson.
Welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2021 encounter number 45 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings from Dubai. Both teams are aiming for a win as they hope to keep their playoff qualification hopes alive.
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Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Punjab Kings in match 45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The KKR vs PBKS clash in IPL 2021 will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on October 01, 2021 (Friday). Both teams are chasing playoff qualification and a defeat could derail their plans. Meanwhile, we bring you the IPL 2021 live score of the KKR vs PBKS encounter along with all the action and commentary. IPL 2021 Points Table Updated.
Kolkata Knight Riders returned to winning ways after their narrow defeat against Chennai Super Kings as they defeated Delhi Capitals. At the moment, the Eoin Morgan-led side occupy the final playoff spot and a win could see them extend the gap between them and the chasing pack but a defeat will make matters more complicated.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings’ loss to Mumbai Indians in their previous fixture saw them slide down the points table but the KL Rahul-led side still remain in contention for a top-four finish. Punjab need to be perfect from here inwards as a defeat could see their playoff dreams come to an end.
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Both Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings are involved in a close race for the final playoff spot as four teams are separated by just two points in the points table. The teams head into the game on the back of contrasting results but are in search of all two points to keep the knockout stage qualification hopes alive.
