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Subhabrata Mukherjee: Finally Kolkata Knight Riders break their losing streak. Their bowlers set up the match for their batsmen. KKR top order failed today as well. Only Captain Morgan along with Rahul Tripathi ensured KKR register a comfortable win. A 5 wicket win with 20 balls to spare would give them a world of confidence that is for sure. Now try and take a look at what we think is the 5 talking point from this encounter.



● Mayank Agarwal top scored for Punjab :

Punjab batters struggled badly today. They were just able to post 123 runs in their 20 overs. Opener Mayank was able to score 31 runs from 34 deliveries which incidentally is the top score for his team.



● Jordan cameo added respectability to score :


Punjab were struggling to post a respectable total on the board. They were scoring under 6 runs from an over. Jordan innings of 30 runs from 18 balls ensured that they post 123 runs.



● Prasidh Krisha 3 wickets :


KKR bowlers today bowled beautifully as they restricted Punjab to only 123 runs. India pacer Prasidh Krishna bowled beautifully today.He returned with a figure of 4-0-30-3. He restricted Punjab batters today with beautiful line and length bowling.



● Rahul Tripathi ensured no more slip up for KKR :-

KkR was struggling today while chasing. They were 17 for 3 at one stage. One more wicket there would have costed the match to KKR. Rahul Tripathi scored 41 important runs.



● Captain Morgan ensured KKR win :-

Eoin Morgan played a captain's knock today as he remained not out on 47 runs and ensured 2nd win for KKR in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL,Indian T-20 League).