Kolkata Riders v Deccan Chargers 2011 IPL Live Score, Commentary - KKR v DC IPL 42nd Match Teams

3rd placed Kolkata Knight Riders will take 7th placed Deccan Chargers in the 42nd match of 2011 Indian Premier League - IPL4, in the only game of Tuesday, 3rd May, 2011 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad , in a night game and timing will be 14.30 GMT, 20.00 IST.

Kolkata Knight Riders won their last match comfortably and now eying the top spot in the points table. Kallis hasn't score big runs in the last few matches and a big score is due on him while Tiwary and Gambhir batting sensibly. Shakib is a good option to replace Ryan ten.

Deccan Chargers lost a good opportunity in the last match against Chennnai when they were at good position with 71/0 in 7 overs, and now they are in a must win situation. Sohal played superbly and need more such innings with support from Sangakkara and Duminy while they may replace out of form White.

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11, Team, Squad for IPL4 37th Match:

Gautam Gambhir (Cap), Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis, Eoin Morgan/ten Doeschate, Shakib Al Hasan, Manoj Tiwary, Shreevats Goswami (wk), Jaidev Unadkat, Brett Lee, Iqbal Abdulla, L Balaji.

Deccan Chargers Playing 11, Team, Squad for IPL4 39th Match:

Kumar Sangakkara (cap/wk), Jean-Paul Duminy, Shikhar Dhawan, Daniel Christian, Bharat Chipli, Dwaraka Ravi Teja, Ishank Jaggi, Ishant Sharma, Dale Steyn, Amit Mishra , Pragyan Ojha.

KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS COACH DAV WHATMORE EYEING IPL PLAYOFFS

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore eyeing IPL playoffs

The coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, Dav Whatmore has said that his aim at the moment is to earn the side a berth in the knockout stages of the ongoing season four of the Indian Premier League.

King Khan’s Knight Riders will be desperate for a win when they face Delhi Daredevils at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi on Thursday, April 28. The win against Delhi will surely get their IPL campaign back on track.

The Kolkata side would be coming into the game at the back of two back-to-back defeats against Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Royal Challengers Bangalore, but Whatmore was not worried about the lead-up to the match.

“We do not want to read too much into the situation right now,” said the KKR coach while talking to the media reporters ahead of the game against Daredevils. “This is such a format where you win a couple and lose a couple. At the end of it, making it to the top four will matter,” he added further.

Different people have different opinions about the pitch at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. Whilst the Delhi skipper, Virender Sehwag, declared that the Kotla wicket was not to his liking, the RCB batsman Virat Kohli termed the track as the best he has ever played on.

However, Whatmore said that the Delhi deck looks good and reckoned it would assist fast bowlers.

The IPL contest between Delhi and Kolkata would in fact be a clash of two India openers - Virender Sehwag, leading the Daredevils and Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata skipper. The former Australia cricketer, Whatmore is excited about the game and said some "good contest is on cards".

“They (Sehwag and Gambhir) know each other's game very well,” said the Sri Lanka born former Aussie batsman. “They will share the secrets with their respective teams to their advantage. Viru is a very respected player, Gautam is also very good. There is good contest on cards,” he added further.

With six points from three wins in six games, Kolkata Knight Riders stand fifth on the points table, but Whatmore insisted not to look at the points table just yet. He said that all the IPL teams, except for Mumbai Indians, have been inconsistent in the latest edition of the lucrative league.

He further added that at the moment, their aim is to win as many games as possible to earn a berth in the IPL playoffs.

When asked about batting all-rounder, Rajat Bhatia’s poor performances in the tournament so far, the KKR coach said it would be unfair to single someone out.

“I believe it is unfair to single out Rajat because I don't think he has got decent enough opportunities where he could have made a difference. He is as valuable a player as others,” he explained.

KKR v DD 2011 IPL 33rd Match Result - Iqbal Abdullah stars in Kolkata's 17 runs win

In the 33rd match of 2011 IPL4, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Daredevils by 17 runs and move to the 2nd place in points table on Thursday, 28th April, 2011 at Delhi. KKR made 148/7 in 20 overs and DD made 131/9 in 20 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders got a steady start and they managed 148 runs on tough wickets thanks to Manoj Tiwary's 61 runs off 47 balls as Umaeh Yadav took 2 wickets. Delhi Daredevils then lost Warner early but Sehwag 35 runs and Hopes 25 runs put some fight but regular wickets and tight bowling by bowlers as Iqbal Abdullah took 3 wickets for 25 runs. Nagar tried some big hit in the end with 2 sixes.

Match Summary:

Kolkata Knight Riders - 148/7 in 20 overs (Tiwary 61, Umesh 2-29)

Delhi Daredevils - 131/9 in 20 overs (Sehwag 34, Iqbal 3-25)

Toss - Delhi Daredevils, who chose to field first.

Man of the Match - Manoj Tiwary (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Result - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 17 runs
Points - Kolkata Knight Riders 2, Delhi Daredevils 0

Kolkata Riders v Rajasthan Royals 2011 IPL 12th Match Live Score, KKR v RR IPL4 12th Match Teams

In a big 12th match of 2011 Indian Premier League - IPL4, in-formRajasthan Royals will take SRK's Kolkata Knight Riders in the first game of Friday, 15th April, 2011 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur in a day-night game starting from 10:30 GMT, 4:00 PM IST.

Kolkata Knight Riders lost their opening game by just 2 runs but won their last match comfortably as Jacques kallis giving them good start at the top. They will boosted by the arrival of Brett Lee and all rounder Shakib Al Hasan to get good option in the bowling department. But they need good contributions from Yusuf Pathan and gautam Gambhir in the middle for a good total.

Rajasthan Royals will be on high after the return of Shane Watson and the kind of form he is in will open the inning with calm Dravid, and if he will click middle order can do more damge in the form of Botha and Ross Taylor. Shane Warne bowling brilliantly at the age of 42 taking wickets as well as stoping runs.

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11, Team, Squad for IPL4 12th Match:

Gautam Gambhir (Cap), Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis, Eoin Morgan, Ryan ten Doeschate/Shakib Al Hasan, Manoj Tiwary, Shreevats Goswami (wk), Jaidev Unadkat, Lakshmipathy Balaji, Brett Lee, Iqbal Abdulla, Laxmi Shukla
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11, Team, Squad for IPL4 12th Match:

Shane Warne (cap), Shane Watson, Ross Taylor, Rahul Dravid, Abhishek Raut, Johan Botha, Amit Gajanan Paunikar, Siddharth Trivedi, Ashok Menaria, Amit Singh, Ajinkiya Rahane.

KKR v DC 2011 6th Match Result - Kallis and Iqbal stars in Kolkata's thrilling 9 runs win

Kolata Knight Riders kept their nerve in the end to register their first win of the 2011 IPL 4, as they beat Deccan Chargers by 9 runs in a high scoring thriller on Monday, 11th April, 2011 at Eden Gardens. KKR made 163/4 in 20 overs and DC made 154/8 in 20 overs.

Kolata Knight Riders got a good start as Kallis continues their good form hit 53 runs off 45 balls and put 51 runs in 8 overs for the 1st wicket. Gambhir 29, Tiwary 30 and Yusuf 22 runs helps them a strong total of 163 on turning track. Deccan Chargers then lost 2 early wickets as Iqbal Abdullah bowled beautifully and took 3 wickets for 24 runs, Chipli hit 48 runs and Daniel Christain hit 13 balls 25 runs but not enough in the end.

Match Summary:

Kolata Knight Riders - 163/4 in 20 overs (Kallis 53, Tiwary 30, A Mishra 2-19)

Deccan Chargers - 154/8 in 20 overs (Chipli 48, Iqbal 3-24, Bhatia 2-29)

Toss - Kolkata Knight Riders, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Jacques Kallis (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Result - Kolkata Knight Riders won by 9 runs.

Points - Kolkata Knight Riders 2, Deccan Chargers 0

Kolkata Riders v Deccan Chargers 6th Match of IPL 4 Photos

Jacques Kallis hit 53 runs and Iqbal Abdullah took 3 wickets for 24 runs and helps Kolkata Knight Riders won their first match of the 2011 IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders v Deccan Chargers 2011 IPL 6th Match Live Score - KKR v DC IPL 4 6th Match Teams

Two losers of their first match of 2011 Indian Premier League - IPL4,Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Chargers will try to open their account when they meet in the 6th match on Monday, 11th April, 2011 Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in a night game starting from 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Kolkata Knight Riders lost the last match by just 2 runs and looking forward to open their account but they have to use Gambhir and Yususf Pathan well. They are missing their fast bowler Brett Lee and all rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Kallis is in good touch but they meed some one to finish the game.

Deccan Chargers performed poorly against Rajasthan in their last match specially their batting and they need Sangakkara and JP Duminy to stay longer time on the crease as others are inexperience. Dale Steyn bowled well but need support from other bowlers.

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11, Team, Squad for IPL4 6th Match:

Gautam Gambhir (Cap), Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis, Eoin Morgan, Ryan ten Doeschate, Manoj Tiwary, Shreevats Goswami (wk), Jaidev Unadkat, Lakshmipathy Balaji, Iqbal Abdulla, Laxmi Shukla

Deccan Chargers Playing 11, Team, Squad for IPL4 6th Match:

Kumar Sangakkara (cap/wk), Jean-Paul Duminy, Shikhar Dhawan, Daniel Christian, Bharat Chipli, Dwaraka Ravi Teja, Ishank Jaggi, Ishant Sharma, Dale Steyn, Amit Mishra , Pragyan Ojha.

KKR vs CSK IPL4 1st Match Preview - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings 2011 IPL Opening Match Teams

KKR vs CSK IPL4 1st Match Preview - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings 2011 IPL Opening Match Teams

Opening match of the 2011 Indian Premier League - IPL4, is going to be played between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and entirely new formed Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, 8th April, 2011 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, in a night game staring from 14:30 GMT, 8:00 PM IST.

Chennai Super Kings not only won the IPL3 but also won the 2010 Champions League T20, and they had retained 4 maximum players including magical captain MS Dhoni, who also wom World Cup for India after 28 years and played inning of his life in the final, along with Suresh Raina, M Vijay and Albie Morkel. They will definitely miss Muralitharan while Hussyey will be available only after tour of Bangladesh. R Ashwin will be key while they also have Shadab Jakati and Suraj Randiv.

Kolkata Knight Riders on the other hand didn't have great past history but now they are completely new team, with WC final hero Gautam Gambhir as captain and power hitter Yusuf Patahn who didn't get much chance in WC and will try to take out his frustration here. They will miss foreign players like Brett Lee, Shakib Al Hasan and Brad Haddin busy with national duty but they have good players like Ryan ten Doeschate, Jacques Kallis and Eoin Morgan.

Chennai Super Kings Playing 11, Team, Squad for IPL4 1st Match:

MS Dhoni (Cap), Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, Scott Styris, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Albie Morkel, Tim Southee, Subramaniam Badrinath, Faf du Plessis, Shadab Jakati.

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11, Team, Squad for IPL4 1st Match:

Gautam Gambhir (Cap), Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis, Eoin Morgan, Ryan ten Doeschate, Manoj Tiwary, Shreevats Goswami (wk), Jaidev Unadkat, Lakshmipathy Balaji, Iqbal Abdulla, Laxmi Shukla/James Pattinson

KKR Hot News

KKR have changed their brand colours to purple and gold for IPL 2010. With this the brand and the team seeks to mark a new direction. KKR sticks to its brand promise of aiming to play entertaining cricket and being a team which seeks to connect with its fans. With its new colours, KKR seeks to bring fresh impetus to a long and exciting season ahead.

The Kolkata Knight Riders’ hard hitting West Indies batsman Chris Gayle joined the team on March 18th. The team left for Ahmedabad on Thursday for their next match against the Rajasthan Royals, who have made the city of Ahmedabad their temporary home. Gayle joined the team directly in Ahmedabad. His availability means that the team has more strength in its batting department. Gayle also bowls off break which makes him an additional 5th bowling option.

The Knights who currently stand third on the points tally will look to make amends for their poor batting performance in their last match against the Chennai Super Kings. Gayle’s inclusion means that if he opens the batting with Manoj Tiwary, then the Knights and their fans could well get the huge starts from the two hard hitters.

The KKR team will be playing a practice match at the Eden Gardens today against a Mohun Bagan selection. The match will commence at 7pm

The team will be departing for Chennai tomorrow afternoon.

Wasim and Eoin Morgan have joined the team, Kallis, Gambhir and Yusuf Pathan will arrive this evening