KKR's batting powerplay probably cost them the game as they scored only 26 runs for the loss of one wicket in their first six overs. 134 was never going to be tough and skipper Sanju Samson's sensible knock according to the situation was enough. Samson remained unbeaten on 42 off 41 balls and they didn't really need to take any extra risk as the run rate was always on the touching distance. The Royals did lost four wickets but Samson's calming influence and his unbeaten 34-run partnership with David Miller helped RR to breeze past the target and clinch a much-needed victory to stay in the competition. While the Royals won their second game, KKR's road became even more tough as they now lost fourth game in a row and now need to win 7 out of their 9 remaining games to keep their chances of qualification for Top-4 alive.

Source: dna April 24, 2021 17:48 UTC