In IPL Cricket, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 35 runs at Eden Gardens last night. Defending 167 at home, Kolkata's speedster Umesh Yadav gave them a prolific start as he cleaned up dangerman David Warner and Naman Ojha in the first over. After that visitors failed to recover from that double blow to finish at 132 for nine at the end of stipulated 20 overs.Kolkata's spin trio of Brad Hogg, Johan Botha and Piyush Chawla were economical and made life tough at the centre for Hyedrabad batsman. Moises Henriques was the top scorer for Hyedrabad with 41. Now with a victory at home, Kolkata has jumped past Royal Challengers Bangalore to the third spot in the points table.In another match yesterday, Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 24 runs. Defending 148, Chennai Super Kings bundled out the Bangalore team for 124. Today, Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Daredevils. The match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will begin at 8 PM.
News On AIR | May 5, 2015 8:09 AM
IPL 2015: Kolkata Knight Riders rout Sunrisers Hyderabad by 35 runs