Dinesh Karthik's 97* in vain after Riyan Parag and Jofra Archer's late fireworks
Chasing 176, Rajasthan Royals slipped to 123 for six before their seventh-wicket pair turned the tide with a partnership of 44 in 21 balls
25/04Result
43rd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 25 2019
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
177/7 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
25/04Result
43rd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 25 2019
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
177/7 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Knight Riders 'trust in their leader' - Karthik on captaincy
The Knight Riders captain also admitted that his team's bowling 'was found wanting' in recent matches
Talking points - the secret behind DK's success
Well, game awareness. It's the one thing a batsman needs to handle tough conditions and the KKR captain had plenty
Preview
Knight Riders host Royals with time running out for both teams
KKR have lost five straight matches, while Rajasthan Royals are one loss away from crashing out of the race for the playoffs
