Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 52nd Match, Indian Premier League 2019 - CommentaryPBKS vs KKR, 52nd Match, Indian Premier League 2019 - Commentary

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wkts

Kings XI Punjab

183/6(20)

Kolkata Knight Riders

185/3(18)

PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Harsha Bhogle: Emphatic, easy win for KKR. And many positives too, none more than the composure of Shubman Gill. He is talented, true, but it is his composure that will take him far.

Harsha Bhogle: Emphatic, easy win for KKR. And many positives too, none more than the composure of Shubman Gill. He is talented, true, but it is his composure that will take him far.

Cricbuzz LIVE: Match 52, Punjab v Kolkata, Post-match show

Pradeep Reddy: It's good to see bowlers like Shami and Bhuvi got plans to get these big hitters like Russell and Hardik. Good signs for Indian bowling ahead of WC.

Shubman Gill should always bat at top of the order - Shaun Pollock

Sahil: Being a KXIP fan it hurts when a player from Punjab plays so well against KXIP.

Sagar: Great maturity being shown by Shubman Gill.

Cricbuzz Comm Box: Match 52, Punjab v Kolkata, 2nd inn, Over No.10

Sarthak: "After the disastrous Cyclone Fani in the Southeast, North is experiencing the fearsome Lynn-storm..." - That joke is getting dry. Also, too soon.

Oppositions have worked Narine out, don't risk spinners against him - Shaun Pollock

Mynamejeff: "@Deshpande, Narine "anchoring" the innings"? At best he'll make a quick fire 20-30 where as Gills potential would be wasted down the order." - I think he meant accelerate. Take the game away. Let's not be pedantic here.

Deshpande: "KKR doing a wrong thing by dropping Narine to 5th or 6th place, he should open the innings to anchor the chase! He might have failed to get those runs in the first half but isn't he a dashing player?"

Kunal Ghosh: "Both the Curran brothers doing well today, one against Ireland and one against KKR." - Yep, 3/35 for Curran Sr., and a blistering fifty, across a few continents and oceans, for Jr.

Cricbuzz LIVE: Match 52, Punjab v Kolkata, Mid-innings show

Prathap Damy: "Curran is a proper batsman not a slogger, Punjab can get best out of him by playing him as an opener and pushing down Rahul." - He's a lefty. So are you.

KL Rahul's approach this season holds good only until Gayle is firing - Shaun Pollock

Clinga Plinga: "Nitish Rana's 7 IPL victims. Lol! he only likes International Players" - Trophy collector.

Suresh: "What is happening in KKR team? Players are unhappy in the field and Karthik looks very aggressive during timeout. Any idea what's happening?" - Anything we say now would be highly speculative, but you're certainly not imagining things.

Cricbuzz Comm Box: Match 52, Punjab v Kolkata, 1st inn, Over No.10

Deepak: "It would be interesting to see Pooran Vs Narine. Remember Narine's maiden super over. Pooran was the culprit then." - Maybe you'll get your wish in the next over.

Prasad: "Match is gone?" - Nope. It's on.

Sehwag's Power-Hitters ft. Chris Gayle

Ritwik: "There is ''Fani'' storm tonight over Kolkata in Kolkata, so there is a high chance we might see ''Gayle'' storm tonight over Kolkata in Mohali." - Oh well. Jinxed.

Achyuth: "Main player for Indian World Cup playing 11 made to sit on bench. Gotta feel sad for Kuldeep."

Adike: "What is the thing of winning matches with only experienced and international players orcan't win you with uncapped players if included in final 11." - Teams have obviously tried to give their internationals more chances. Mandeep is a good example of a player who has lacked opportunities.

Amlan: "No other league can come even close to the IPL because of the viewing ratio. No other country can give you the crowd that India gives." - Not to mention, top-notch cricket and some of the best players.