Venkatesh Iyer, bowlers help KKR decimate SRH at home

Venkatesh Iyer, bowlers help KKR decimate SRH at home

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowlers put on a clinical display to comprehensively defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 80 runs. Venkatesh Iyer smashed his way back to form in the death overs, scoring 60 off 25 balls.

KKR's batting

KKR's batting was marked by a third-wicket stand between Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Rahane scored 38, while Raghuvanshi made 50. Venkatesh Iyer then took the carnage to the next level in the death overs, hitting 60 off 25 balls.

SRH's batting

SRH's batting was woeful, with three of their top-four falling early. They were never able to recover, with Varun Chakaravarthy and Vaibhav Arora leading the way with three wickets each. SRH were bowled out for 120 in the 17th over.

Bowling figures

• Varun Chakaravarthy: 3-22
• Vaibhav Arora: 3-29
• Mohammed Shami: 1-29

Brief Scores

Kolkata Knight Riders: 200/6 in 20 overs (Venkatesh Iyer 60, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 50, Ajinkya Rahane 38; Mohammed Shami 1-29)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 120 in 16.4 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 33; Varun Chakaravarthy 3-22, Vaibhav Arora 3-29)