Match Report - Kolkata Knight Riders Beat SunRisers Hyderabad By 10 Runs In IPL 2021

Opener Nitish Rana, who recently recovered from coronavirus, hit an explosive 80 as Kolkata Knight Riders recorded their 100th win in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata defe

Kolkata, led by pace bowler Prasidh Krishna, limited Hyderabad to 177-5 despite a quickfire 55 from England's Jonny Bairstow and an unbeaten 61 by Manish Pandey.

Rana remained the evening's hero with his 56-ball knock laced with nine fours and four sixes.

Morgan was out for two as Kolkata suffered a middle-order stutter but former Kolkata captain Dinesh Karthik hit an unbeaten nine-ball 22 to boost the team's total.

"Tripathi today at three played beautifully. The middle order that we have is extremely versatile," said Morgan.

"When Dinesh plays like that or Andre (Russell) plays the way he can play, it's obviously a very destructive batting unit that has potential to win you matches."

Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings in Mumbai on Monday.

Scorecard - Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad