KKR defeated RR by 37 runs
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Today KKR outshined RR in both the department of the game and won the match by 37 runs. Its a second victory for KKR in this IPL. Initially RR won the toss and opted to bowl first. From KKR side Shubhman Gill was the highest scorer and he scored 47 runs in 34 balls. Later, in lower middle order Morgan scored quick 34* runs in 23 balls which helped KKR to set a fighting total in front of RR. From RR side Jofra Archar took 2 wickets and conceded 18 runs in his 4 over spell.
in reply of 176 RR didnot start well and lost Smith and Samson in powerplay and was pushed on back foot. Butler tried but failed to convert good start into a big innings and scored only 21 runs in top order but in lower order Tom Curran played a brilliant inning and scored half century(54* runs in 36 balls) which was his maiden half century in IPL, but he didnot get support from other batsmen and as a result RR lost the game by 37 runs. From KKR Shivam, Kamlesh and Varun took 2-2 wickets and restricted RR in 139 runs at the lost of 9 wickets in 20 overs quota.
