Sunil Narine's sparkling fifty and a collective effort by the bowlers fashioned Kolkata Knight Riders' 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Sunday.
Deciding to bowl first didn't go as per plan for LSG as KKR became the first team to cross the 200-run mark at the Ekana stadium.
Proving his worth with the willow once again, Narine went on a six-hitting spree, blasting seven maximums and six fours to take the visitors to 235/6.
Chasing an imposing total, LSG batters had to go from the word go but the hosts found it hard to get the big shots and were eventually bundled out for 137 in 16.1 overs.
Speaking after the victory during the post-match press conference, Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Harshit Rana was in all praise for mentor Gautam Gambhir. He credited Gambhir for reading the game well and said, "In the whole season so far, Whatever strategies Gautam Gambhir has made, has worked for us. He has a vast experience in this game and his suggestions have always worked for us."
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