‘Robin-The Batsman’ pulverises CSK as KKR win by 8 wkts

Kolkata, May 20:
Kolkata Knight Riders took a giant stride towards ensuring a play-off berth as they wallopped Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets to take their winning streak to five matches in the seventh edition of IPL.
Robin Uthappa got his seventh successive 40 plus score in the championship as his 40-ball-67 enabled the home team to chase down a tricky target of 156 with ease as it turned out to be a worthwhile wait for the supporters present at the Eden Gardens.
After Uthappa laid the foundation, Shakib Al Hasan gave finishing touches in a 21-ball 46 not out (6×4, 2×6) in an unbeaten 34 run stand with Manish Pandey (18 no) as KKR eased to the win with 12 balls to spare.
KKR with 14 points steered four points clear of RCB and Sunrisers as they would now require two more points to seal their play-off berth from the two remaining home games.
Uthappa had his share of luck as he was let off twice — on six and and 24 — something that cost dear for the two-time former champions who had piled 154/5 with Suresh Raina hitting a 51-ball 65. (PTI)

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