May 23, 2018

Russell's 25 balls 49 runs led KKR to win over RR by 25 runs and will play qualifier2 with SRH for spot in final

Eliminator match of IPL 2018 played between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals on 23rd May, 2018 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata at 7:00 pm IST. Putting into bat first by Rajasthan, Kolkata with AD Russell's 25 balls 49 runs managed to put fighting total of 169 runs in 20 overs. Rajasthan in reply score 144 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by 25 runs. AD russell declared man of the match Rajasthan knocked out from IPL2018 and Kolkata after winning by 25 runs will play Qualifier 2 with SRH for final spot.

Player of the match - AD Russell (KKR)

Points - Kolkata Knight Riders advanced