IPL 8, KKR vs CSK: KKR beat CSK by seven wickets

After a shaky start, Uthappa and Russell combined well to fire KKR home in the 20th over.

Robin Uthappa and Andre Russell struck belligerent fifties after veteran Brad Hogg’s four-wicket haul to help Kolkata Knight Riders return to winning ways with a seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. (Full Coverage| Fixtures|Points Table)

Scorecard: KKR vs CSK

Playing the formidable CSK for a second time in two days, KKR, who lost by two runs chasing 135 in the first leg clash, had a stiffer target of 166 to chase at the Eden Gardens after skipper Gautam Gambhir won the toss and once again opted to field.

The KKR chase, as it happened

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The Build up

CSK look to go one up, KKR hope to make home advantage count

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IPL live score, KKR v CSK: R Ashwin played an important role as CSK restricted KKR. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

KKR take on CSK in the return leg at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR haven’t played at their home for some time now and would look to avenge the loss they were handed at Chepauk.

Sunil Narine barred from bowling off-breaks in IPL

IPL live score, CSK v KKR: Sunil Narine will no longer be able to bowl the off spin at the IPL. (Source: IPL/BCCI)

Kolkata Knight Riders off-spinner Sunil Narine has been barred by the BCCI from bowling his off-breaks. Though, he can bowl his other variations – the ‘knuckle ball’ and the ‘quicker straight ball’.

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