In the IPL match in Kolkata today, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by thirty runs. Sent in to bat, Kolkata scored 195 for 4 in the stipulated twenty overs. Chasing the target of 196, Royal Challengers Bangalore finished with 165 for five in the stipulated overs. So far, both the teams have played thirteen games each. With 16 points, Kolkata are among the top four teams in the table. However, with only 10 points, Royal Challengers remain in the bottom half of the eight team competition. In today's other IPL encounter at Ranchi, Sunrisers Hyderabad have elected to field after winning the toss against Chennai Super Kings.