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IPL 2021: Shubman Gill performed extraordinarily effectively and Shakib Al Hasan had a big impact – Eoin Morgan after KKR win

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IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets on Sunday to consolidate their place in fourth place on the factors desk on Sunday. IPL 2021: Eoin Morgan and Dinesh Karthik took KKR over the road within the closing over vs SRH (Courtesy of BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSKolkata Knight Riders (119/4 in 19.4 ov) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (115/8) by 6 wickets in DubaiKKR want only one extra win to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs in fourth placeThe Knight Riders will subsequent face Rajasthan Royals of their final league recreation at Sharjah on October 7Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan praised his group’s all-round efficiency in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad which helped them strengthen their probabilities of reaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 playoffs on Sunday.

KKR chased down 116 in 19.4 overs to beat SRH by 6 wickets and open up a 2-point hole with Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in fourth place on the IPL 2021 factors desk.Shubman Gill top-scored with 57 runs within the chase earlier than KKR bowlers Tim Southee (2 for 26), Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 26), Shivam Mavi (2 for 29) and Shakib Al Hasan (1 for 20) arrange the sport with their scientific efficiency within the first half.KKR vs SRH, IPL 2021: Highlights | Report”The wicket played slower than we thought, than the wicket two nights ago. It swings early in the powerplay in these conditions, but it was sluggish. We needed to bowl and field well and we did.”Shubman performed extraordinarily effectively and led the chase. The depth of the squad to have the ability to name Shakib is a large luxurious, so he has had a big impact,” Morgan said after the match.There is a four-way battle going on between KKR, PBKS, RR and MI for the final playoff spot after Royal Challengers Bangalore earned their qualification in the first match on Sunday by beating PBKS in Sharjah.The Knight Riders have the best chance to make it through thanks to their 12 points and a positive net run rate of +0.294. They just need to win their final league game against RR on October 7 to cement their place alongside Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and RCB in the playoffs.But Morgan said the team is not thinking that far ahead and will only concentrate on playing good cricket when they take the field next in Sharjah on Thursday.”We are focussed on enjoying good cricket and we have accomplished that within the final three weeks. The recreation plan has had an excellent impression within the dressing room and guys are placing their palms up. We have accomplished effectively to adapt to the gradual situations and I’m pleased with that,” Morgan mentioned.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.