Russell, Salt Lift KKR To Imposing 208/7 Against SRH

Kolkata, Mar 23: Phil Salt smashed a 40-ball 54 upfront earlier than Andre Russell exploded on the again finish with a scintillating fifty to information Kolkata Knight Riders to 208 for seven towards Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League match right here on Saturday.

After Salt’s preliminary knock, Russell confirmed his batting prowess in the direction of the tip ending with an unbeaten 64 off 25 balls to carry KKR.

While Salt hit three fours and as many sixes, Russell embellished his knock with three boundaries and 7 hits over the fence.

Ramandeep Singh additionally made 35 off 17 balls, whereas Rinku Singh scored 23 off 15 deliveries.

Mayank Markande (2/39) and T Natarajan (3/32) have been the principle wicket takers for SRH.

Brief Scores: Kolkata Knight Riders: 208 for 7 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 64 not out, Phil Salt 54; T Natarajan 3/32). PTI SSC SSC UNG

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