IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Punjab Kings by 5 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Punjab Kings by 5 wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata last night. Chasing a target of 180 runs set by Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 182 for five in 20 overs.

For Kolkata Knight Riders, skipper Nitish Rana with 51 was the top scorer while Andre Russell made 42 off 23 balls and Rinku Singh scored quick 21 off 10 balls.

Russell was declared Player of the Match. Earlier, Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat. Batting first Punjab Kings scored 179 for 7 in the stipulated 20 overs.

Today, Mumbai Indians will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 07:30 pm.