IPL 2018: KXIP need 192 to win against KKR

Kolkata, Apr 21: Kolkata Knight Riders made a decent start, thanks to the innings of Chris Lynn. Sunil Narine could not do much and was out cheaply.

Lynn Smashed 74 in 41 balls with 6 fours and 4 maximum, while DK scored 43 from 28 including 6 fours.

For KXIP, Sran and Tye took each 2 wickets while Ashwin and Rahman took each one wicket.

Uthappa helped Lynn to keep the runs flowing. After his and Rana's dismissal, Captain Dinesh Karthik took charge and made sure runs came thick and fast. Lynn completed his 50. However, after Lynn's wicket, boundaries were coming with a lot of effort. In the pursuit of the same, Karthik got out. He made 43. KKR Score: 191 (7 wkts, 20 Ov)

KXIP need 192 to win. In the 18th match of the latest season of Indian Premier League (IPL 2018), Ravichandran Ashwin's Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) won the toss and invited Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to bat first in today's first match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Both teams are very confident given their wins in previous matches.