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IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders Beat Punjab Kings in Thrilling Match 53
Kolkata Knight Riders Win by Five Wickets
In a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens on May 08, 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Live Scorecard and Highlights
Catch the live and fully detailed scorecard of the match on Cricbuzz. For match highlights, head to the official IPL website.
KKR vs PBKS: A High-Scoring Affair
Batting first, PBKS set a challenging target of 181 runs for KKR. However, the Knight Riders chased down the total with five wickets to spare, thanks to a superb batting performance led by Andre Russell and Shreyas Iyer.
Andre Russell's Match-Winning Knock
Russell was the star of the show for KKR, smashing an unbeaten 65 off just 32 deliveries. His innings included six sixes and four boundaries, helping his team secure a crucial victory.
KKR's Playoff Hopes Alive
With this victory, KKR have moved up to fifth place in the IPL standings. They are now in contention for a playoff spot, with just a few matches remaining in the regular season.
PBKS's Playoff Hopes Dented
The defeat has dented PBKS's playoff hopes. They are currently in ninth place and will need to win their remaining matches and hope for other results to go their way in order to qualify for the playoffs.
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