In IPL Cricket, chasing a victory target of 177 runs set by Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders were 31 for 4 in 8 overs at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

Put in to bat first, Lucknow posted 176 for the loss of seven wickets in stipulated 20 overs with the help of Quinton de Kock's quick fifty and Deepak Hooda's 41 runs. For Kolkata, Andre Russell picked up two wickets.

In another match, Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by six Wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai this evening. Rajasthan Royals achieved the victory target of 190 runs in 19.4 overs after losing four wickets. Earlier, Punjab chose to bat after winning the toss and scored 189 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs.