Gujarat Lions put up an impressive performance to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at Eden Gardens on Friday. It was Gujarat’s second win in the tournament, while Kolkata lost only their second match of the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League. The loss also ended the three-match unbeaten streak for Gautam Gambhir’s men. Here are some of the most interesting statistics from the encounter.
- Gujarat Lions, who have suffered due to the lack of quality bowlers, tried seven different bowlers in the first eight overs of the match.
- Suresh Raina was in classic form against Kolkata. On Friday, he became India’s top run-getter in T20 cricket with 6673 Runs, overtaking Virat Kohli’s tally of 6667.
- During his innings of 84, Raina also became the leading run-scorer in the IPL, beating Kohli’s aggregate of 4264 runs.
- Raina seems to love batting against Kolkata. Raina’s averages 109.50 against Kolkata Knight Riders while playing for Gujarat. He has scored 14, 53*, 68* and 84 in four innings.
- Gautam Gambhir finally registered his first six of this season, when he struck a towering six after playing 157 balls so far. It took him six games to get the ball over the fence.
