PL: KKR ride Rana, Russell heroics to post 200/9 vs Delhi

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Nitish Rana cracked a fine half century while Andre Russell blasted a 12-ball 44 to propel Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 200/9 in 20 overs against Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the

After dispatching two full length Morris deliveries to the midwicket boundary, Karthik attempted a third one in the same region not recognising that Gambhir had moved Boult from square leg as the Kiwi pouched an easy catch to silence the home crowd.

The visitors' joy, though, was shortlived as Russell and Rana took their rival's bowlers to the cleaners in the next few overs. Russell got out to Boult who castled him while Rana was removed by Morris.

In the final over, little-known Tewatia accounted for Shubman Gill (6), Tom Curran (2) and Piyush Chawla (0).

Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 200/9 (Nitish Rana 59, Andre Russell 41; Rahul Tewatia 3/18) vs Delhi Daredevils

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