IPL 6: Match 47: KKR vs RR - Defending champions Kolkata Kn- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets under a tailor-made Eden conditions to keep their hopes afloat in the Pepsi Indian Premier League.

In This Pic : Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis

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The struggling Yusuf Pathan reposed Gautam Gambhir's faith as he finally returned to form with an unbeaten 49 (35 balls; 3x4, 3x6), his highest for the Knight Riders. Pathan shared an unbroken 78-run third-wicket partnership with Jacques Kallis, who struck an unbeaten 33, as the duo settled the issue with 16 balls to spare.

In This Pic : Yusuf Pathan

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Kallis struck Brad Hogg over his head for a boundary to finish the chase as Pathan remained stranded one run shy of a half-century but his coming to form ensured Knight Riders their fourth win from 11 matches.

In This Pic : Jacques Kallis

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Chasing a modest 133, the Knight Riders set the tone with Gambhir (12) and Manvinder Bisla (29) sharing a 41-run opening-wicket partnership that came off just 33 balls.

In This Pic : IPL 6: Match 47: KKR vs RR

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For the Royals, skipper Rahul Dravid's decision to bat way down the order at No.7 did not help their cause as they were completely outplayed by the hosts.

In This Pic : Rahul Dravid

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