End of over. Over 20. 6 runs. Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana. Kolkata Knight Riders: 179/6(rr 8.95)

One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Manish Pandey. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Ashwin. The first innings concluded with the Kolkata Knight Riders posting a competitive total of 179 for 6. Ajinkya Rahane narrowly missed a half-century, scoring 48 runs. Andre Russell made an impact with his explosive batting, hitting 38 runs off 21 balls before being dismissed at a critical moment. Manish Pandey remained unbeaten on 36, providing stability to the innings. Noor Ahmad had a standout bowling performance, taking four wickets and significantly contributing to the game. The stage is now set for an exciting second innings!

One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Ramandeep Singh. Off cutter full toss, off stump deep in crease flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.

One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Manish Pandey. Off cutter full toss, down leg side on the back foot flick, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.

One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Ramandeep Singh. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg deep in crease flick, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Dhoni, fielded by Ahmed.

One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Manish Pandey. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Ashwin.

One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Ramandeep Singh. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.

End of over. Over 19. 10 runs. Bowler: Noor Ahmad. Kolkata Knight Riders: 173/6(rr 9.11)

Dot ball. Noor Ahmad to Manish Pandey. Googly length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Four runs. FOUR! Noor Ahmad to Manish Pandey. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Wide. Wide Noor Ahmad to Manish Pandey. Googly half volley, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, mis-fielded by Dhoni.

One run. Noor Ahmad to Ramandeep Singh. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Mhatre.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Noor Ahmad to Rinku Singh. Googly back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg, caught by Mhatre. An outstanding catch from Ayush Mhatre.

Dot ball. Noor Ahmad to Rinku Singh. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Dhoni.

Four runs. FOUR! Noor Ahmad to Rinku Singh. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

End of over. Over 18. 14 runs. Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana. Kolkata Knight Riders: 163/5(rr 9.06)

One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Rinku Singh. Off cutter full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Mhatre.

Dot ball. Matheesha Pathirana to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Dhoni.

Four runs. FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana to Rinku Singh. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.

One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Manish Pandey. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Lakanwal.

Six runs. SIX! Matheesha Pathirana to Manish Pandey. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.