IPL 2020 LIVE Score, RR vs KKR Today’s match: Pacers put Kolkata Knight Riders on top as Rajasthan Royals collapse Chasing 175


RR vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2020: Pacers put Kolkata Knight Riders on top as Rajasthan Royals Collapse Chasing 175

RR vs KKR IPL score: The KKR bowlers have been excellent, which explains the quick layoffs.© BCCI / IPL


The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are down five, having lost Riyan Parag, Robin Uthappa and Jos Buttler in quick succession. All three batters join captain Steve Smith and Sanju Samson on the pavilion, with RR chasing a goal of 175 runs in 20 overs. Shivam Mavi has been the key bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which explains the firings of Samson and Buttler, while Kamlesh Nagarkoti eliminated Uthappa and Parag in his first over. KKR posted a total of 174/6 in 20 overs after being sent at bat by RR, in the 12th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Starter Shubman Gill was the leading run scorer for KKR, scoring 47 runs on 34 deliveries in an inning spanning five limits and six. With KKR losing grounds at regular intervals without any really ready hitters after Gill, Eoin Morgan hit an undefeated 34 of 23 to help KKR post a competitive total. English pacemaker Jofra Archer was the bowlers’ choice for RR, representing two wickets and conceding just 18 runs. (LIVE SCORE CARD)

IPL 2020 Live Score between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

  • 22:31 (IST)

    SIX!

    Short delivery, and Tewatia hits a flat six behind the square!

  • 22:31 (IST)

    2 run again

    Tewatia pushes Nagarkoti along the ground during a couple

  • 22:30 (IST)

    Kamlesh Nagarkoti is back on the attack

    The young man will be encouraged by his first step

  • 22:23 (IST)

    2 races

    Shivam Mavi pitches it and Tom Curran drives wonderfully through cover, but there’s a fielder deep down.

  • 22:21 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Riyan Parag c Shubman Gill b Kamlesh Nagarkoti 1 (6)

    Shubman Gill completes an excellent catch to fire Riyan Parag by just 1. Parag cut the ball hard, with the ball moving quickly to Gill’s left. However, the young cricketer remained calm, cunningly completing the catch. Tom Curran is the next hitter in.

  • 22:19 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Robin Uthappa c Shivam Mavi b Kamlesh Nagarkoti 2 (7)

    Maiden IPL wicket for Kamlesh Nagarkoti, who fires Uthappa with a short delivery. The batter tried to break the short ball only to knock Shivam Mavi out with his square leg back. Rahul Tewatia is the new man of.

  • 10:12 PM (IST)

    SHUTTER! Jos Buttler c Varun Chakravarthy b Shivam Mavi 21 (16)

    Shivam Mavi has struck with the key recall of starter Jos Buttler, who cuts short and wide delivery to Varun Chakravarthy. Riyan Parag is the new man in.

  • 22:01 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Jos Buttler continues to tap into the power play, timing Shivam Mavi’s slightly wide delivery sweetly to the limit ropes.

  • 21:59 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Sanju Samson c Sunil Narine b Shivam Mavi 8 (9)

    Shivam Mavi lands Sanju Samson’s wicket as he tries to force the pace, in a short delivery that hits the ball directly to Sunil Narine in the mid-wicket. Robin Uthappa is the next hitter in.

  • 21:55 (IST)

    SIX!

    Jos Buttler gets his second six innings, using Pat Cummins’ pace to steer the ball over the thin-leg fence.

  • 21:50 (IST)

  • 21:49 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Sanju Samson comes off the mark with a limit, deflecting the ball down the side of the leg in an excellent way.

  • 21:47 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Steve Smith c Dinesh Karthik b Pat Cummins 3 (7)

    Steve Smith goes out for 3 runs of 7 deliveries as he gets a slim inside edge while attempting an ambitious shot from Pat Cummins, with Dinesh Karthik completing the catch. Sanju Samson is the new man in.

  • 21:41 (IST)

    Pat Cummins to share the new dance

    Australian pacemaker Pat Cummins will share the new ball, making it a mix of spin and rhythm right from the start.

  • 21:38 (IST)

    SIX!

    Breaking six by Jos Buttler who breaks the fourth installment of the opening, in the stands after falling to the ground.

  • 21:36 (IST)

    Sunil Narine to launch the opening!

    Sunil Narine will throw the first over in the second inning. Can you attack early?

  • 21:34 (IST)

    Time for the chase

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) starters Jos Buttler and Steve Smith are ready to start the chase. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) players have taken their positions on the field.

  • 21:27 (IST)

    KKR finishes 174/6 in 20 overs

    Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) finish their innings with a score of 174/6 in 20 overs. The Rajasthan Royals need 175 runs to remain undefeated at IPL 2020.

  • 21:17 (IST)

    SIX!

    Excellent six from Eoin Morgan, who hits the ball with great force, managing to clear the fielder in the middle of the deep wicket.

  • 21:12 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Kamlesh Nagarkoti gets a limit, hitting the ball hard over the fielder’s head, resulting in some unexpected useful runs.

  • 21:09 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Pat Cummins c Sanju Samson b Tom Curran 12 (10)

    Pat Cummins leaves when he is duped following a slower Tom Curran goalie. Cummins attempted to smash the keeper for a big hit, without any proper connection, resulting in a catch for Sanju Samson, who manages to grab the catch despite hitting his head on the ground in the process.

  • 21:05 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Breaking the limit by Eoin Morgan who follows the six with a limit, managing to beat the fielder.

  • 21:04 (IST)

    SIX!

    Eoin Morgan’s sublime six, who plays a superior cut to the deep point back after a short delivery at an angle through the left-hander.

  • 21:03 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Much needed limit for KKR when Pat Cummins manages to beat the fielder with a timed shot. This is the first limit that Jofra Archer has granted in the match.

  • 20:55 (IST)

    KKR reaches 120/5 in 15 overs

    KKR has reached 120/5 in 15 overs. Can KKR finish high?

  • 20:45 (IST)

    Can Eoin Morgan and Pat Cummins help KKR post a solid total?

    The onus falls on Eoin Morgan, who was hit by a dangerous short ball, and Pat Cummins to help KKR score a strong total against RR who enjoys a solid batting formation.

  • 20:45 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Andre Russell c Jaydev Unadkat b Ankit Rajpoot 24 (14)

    Andre Russell goes for 24, cutting the ball directly to Jaydev Unadkat, who completes a comfortable reception. Russell can’t believe it, and neither can KKR fans who have lost one of their best artists. Pat Cummins, the new man.

  • 20:43 (IST)

    SIX!

    Third six of innings for Andre Russell, who hits the back of the long delivery cunningly over deep middle ground.

  • 20:37 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Dinesh Karthik c Jos Buttler b Jofra Archer 1 (3)

    Dinesh Karthik throws the ball to goalkeeper Jos Buttler, following an excellent delivery from Jofra Archer, who has been very impressive so far. Eoin Morgan is the new man of.

  • 20:34 (IST)

    SIX!

    Seconds six for Andre Russell, who clears his front leg and moves the ball flat over the middle of deep wicket.

  • 20:34 (IST)

    SIX!

    Andre Russell gets his first six innings, gets to his knees and hits the ball over the corner of the cow.

  • 20:27 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Shubman Gill c & b Jofra Archer 47 (34)

    Massive hit for Kolkata Knight Riders who lose starter Shubman Gill. Gill was a bit early with his move, resulting in an advantage that Archer made the most of. Skipper Dinesh Karthik in the fold.

  • 20:23 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Shubman Gill hits a limit on the next delivery after Nitish Rana is sent off, hitting the ball directly to the ground with great force. Jofra Archer, the fielder, was unable to stop the ball from hitting the ropes after trying to get the ball to safety with one hand.

  • 20:21 (IST)

    SHUTTER! Nitish Rana c Riyan Parag b Rahul Tewatia 22 (17)

    Rahul Tewatia makes a difference once again for Rajasthan Royals, which explains Nitish Rana’s dismissal. Rana attempted a big shot after a floating delivery from Tewatia, unable to get the ball past Riyan Parag at length. Andre Russell is the new man in.

  • 20:17 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Nitish Rana gets his second innings limit, hitting the ball to the wicket square, while the ball hits a jumping fielder.

  • 20:15 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Fourth inning limit for Shubman Gill, who hits the ball directly on the ground.

  • 20:14 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Shubman Gill appears to be in good shape, as evident from a sublime boundary in the gap in the middle of the deep wicket.

  • 20:06 (IST)

    SIX!

    Nitish Rana lands his first six of innings, welcoming Riyan Parag on the attack with a wonderful six down the length and width.

  • 20:06 (IST)

    SIX!

    Nitish Rana lands his first six of innings, welcoming Riyan Parag to attack with a wonderful six down the length and width.

  • 20:05 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Shubman Gill gets his second innings limit, hitting the ball to the deep half of the wicket following a trailing half from Shreyas Gopal.

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