IPL 2017: Raina crucial Innings win against KKR
Written by : SMTV24x7 | Sat, Apr 22, 2017, 10:17 AM
Kolkata April 22: Gujarat lions beat the Mighty Kolkata Knight Riders here on Friday in an Indian premier League at Majestic Eden Gardens.
While going to matter, GL skipper had come to form with a cracking knock of 84 which helps the Gujarat Lions a comprehensive win against the KKR.
GL won the toss and elected to bowl first. Gambhir and Robin Uthappa latter flourished to help Kolkata post a competitive 187 for six wickets.
Raina came to bat after Aaron Finch and Brendon McCullum had given Gujarat a rousing start with a 42-run stand in just 3.3 overs. The captain spent some time adjusting to the conditions before exploding after a brief rain interruption. He was attacked on both spin and pace and chose Coulter-Nile and Umesh Yadav for special treatment.