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IPL 2023: Kolkata won with Rinku-Nitish partnership

Published - 15-MAY-2023 1:14 IST | Updated - 15-APR-2024 0:31 IST

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IPL 2023: Kolkata won with Rinku-Nitish partnership

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets in the 61st match of Indian Premier League 2023. Batting after winning the toss at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai scored 144 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. KKR achieved the target of 145 runs for 4 wickets in 18.3 overs.

The 99-run partnership between Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana was crucial for KKR. With this victory, Kolkata has extended the wait for Chennai to enter the playoffs. Not only this, the team captained by Nitish Rana has also kept their hopes alive. KKR has won its sixth win in 13 matches. He has 12 points in his account.

Kolkata won in Chepauk after 12 years

Kolkata defeated Chennai in their home ground after 11 years. The team's last win against CSK was in 2012. Overall 9 matches have been played here between the two teams, CSK has 6 wins, while KKR now has 3 wins in its account.

Rinku-Rana partnership

Kolkata innings was handled by captain Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh after losing 3 wickets in the powerplay. Both shared a 99-run partnership off 76 balls and won the team.

 

2023-05-15