Match 54 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with the one-time champions Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday evening (October 7).&nbsp;

The clash is of great significance for the KKR line-up, who already have one foot in the last-four but will like to end all hopes of Mumbai Indians (MI) -- their closest rival for the fourth position -- with a thumping win over RR. Talking about the form of both sides, RR are coming into this clash with a heavy defeat at the hands of MI, by 8 wickets and 70 balls to spare. Samson &amp; Co. have once again looked good in patches this season but have largely remained inconsistent, to be very much out of the playoffs race.

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RR have a slim chance to make it to the last four. For that, they need to thrash KKR by 125 runs and hope that the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) slam MI by 40, or more, runs in the last league stage encounter. On the other hand, KKR still have fate in their own hands, along with a much-better net-run rate as compared to MI, and should make it to the last four.

The equation is simple for them: win versus RR and proceed further. After a win, KKR will be very much be through as MI are far behind in NRR.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for KKR vs RR tie: The Sharjah surface has been the toughest of the lot in the UAE leg. Who would have thought that once regarded as the 'graveyard for bowlers' track would churn out plenty of low-scoring encounters in the current edition. Expect pacers to get much assistance in the slow and low conditions on offer. Chasing can be dicey in Sharjah but KKR haven't lost a single game while batting second in the UAE leg. Another 130-135-plus scoring affair with KKR to emerge on top?

Match 54 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with the one-time champions Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday evening (October 7).

Match 54 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with the one-time champions Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday evening (October 7). The clash is of great significance for the KKR line-up, who already have one foot in the last-four but will like to end all hopes of Mumbai Indians (MI) -- their closest rival for the fourth position -- with a thumping win over RR. Talking about the form of both sides, RR are coming into this clash with a heavy defeat at the hands of MI, by 8 wickets and 70 balls to spare. Samson & Co. have once again looked good in patches this season but have largely remained inconsistent, to be very much out of the playoffs race. ALSO READ | CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match? RR have a slim chance to make it to the last four. For that, they need to thrash KKR by 125 runs and hope that the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) slam MI by 40, or more, runs in the last league stage encounter. On the other hand, KKR still have fate in their own hands, along with a much-better net-run rate as compared to MI, and should make it to the last four. The equation is simple for them: win versus RR and proceed further. After a win, KKR will be very much be through as MI are far behind in NRR. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs Match prediction for KKR vs RR tie: The Sharjah surface has been the toughest of the lot in the UAE leg. Who would have thought that once regarded as the 'graveyard for bowlers' track would churn out plenty of low-scoring encounters in the current edition. Expect pacers to get much assistance in the slow and low conditions on offer. Chasing can be dicey in Sharjah but KKR haven't lost a single game while batting second in the UAE leg. Another 130-135-plus scoring affair with KKR to emerge on top?

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Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Chris Morris on Saturday said that the players and franchises participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 have a responsibility of bringing smiles to people amid the dire COVID-19 situation in the country. Morris was the star for RR as the Sanju Samson-led outfit defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets to seal their second win of IPL 2021. <o:p></o:p>

Morris returned with figures of 4/23 in four overs with the South African all-rounder, also the most expensive signing in IPL history, being named the Man of the Match for his excellent outing/<o:p></o:p>

After the match, Morris revealed that the players, as a team, have been in conversation about the ongoing situation in India relating to the dreaded virus as he applauded the frontline workers for their tireless efforts. <o:p></o:p>

The Proteas all-rounder added that it is quite difficult to comprehend what is happening and hoped to keep people happy on the other side of the screens.

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"As a team, we have been talking about it quite a lot over the last two days. We have seen how badly this pandemic has taken over the specific parts, if not the entire country," Morris said at the virtual press conference after the match, in response to a query posed by news agency ANI.<o:p></o:p>

"So as a team, we just want to say the heroes out there, the frontline workers all over the world, to be doing what they are doing day in and day out for 24 hours a day is just incredible. As a team, we are feeling the hurt for everyone around the world," Morris added.

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"It is quite difficult to comprehend what is happening. It is a responsibility for us to play with smiles on our faces because we have a reason to smile.

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"We hopefully get to keep people happy on the other side of the screen. Whether we winning or losing, it is an opportunity to keep people smiling, if that gives people a reason to smile, then we are doing well as a sport," he signed off.<o:p></o:p>

RR moved to sixth in the IPL 2021 points table with four points in five matches. They will next take on Mumbai Indians on Thursday in Delhi.<o:p></o:p>

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Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Chris Morris on Saturday said that the players and franchises participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 have a responsibility of bringing smiles to people amid the dire COVID-19 situation in the country.

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Chris Morris on Saturday said that the players and franchises participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 have a responsibility of bringing smiles to people amid the dire COVID-19 situation in the country. Morris was the star for RR as the Sanju Samson-led outfit defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets to seal their second win of IPL 2021. Morris returned with figures of 4/23 in four overs with the South African all-rounder, also the most expensive signing in IPL history, being named the Man of the Match for his excellent outing/ After the match, Morris revealed that the players, as a team, have been in conversation about the ongoing situation in India relating to the dreaded virus as he applauded the frontline workers for their tireless efforts. The Proteas all-rounder added that it is quite difficult to comprehend what is happening and hoped to keep people happy on the other side of the screens. ALSO READ: From Maxwell to Dhawan: Five players who have rocked IPL 2021 so far "As a team, we have been talking about it quite a lot over the last two days. We have seen how badly this pandemic has taken over the specific parts, if not the entire country," Morris said at the virtual press conference after the match, in response to a query posed by news agency ANI. "So as a team, we just want to say the heroes out there, the frontline workers all over the world, to be doing what they are doing day in and day out for 24 hours a day is just incredible. As a team, we are feeling the hurt for everyone around the world," Morris added. Quite difficult to comprehend what is happening: Chris Morris "It is quite difficult to comprehend what is happening. It is a responsibility for us to play with smiles on our faces because we have a reason to smile. ALSO READ: IPL 2021, CSK vs RCB - Top of the table clash on cards in Dhoni vs Kohli face-off "We hopefully get to keep people happy on the other side of the screen. Whether we winning or losing, it is an opportunity to keep people smiling, if that gives people a reason to smile, then we are doing well as a sport," he signed off. RR moved to sixth in the IPL 2021 points table with four points in five matches. They will next take on Mumbai Indians on Thursday in Delhi.

'We are feeling hurt for everyone,' Morris says players want to keep people happy amid pandemic

Rajasthan Royals get their second win in Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in match 18 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday.&nbsp;

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Kolkata Knight Riders' batting lineup continued to struggle as Morgan and Co. were restricted to 133 runs at the end of the innings. No batsmen played a significant role to push the target above par. Rajasthan's Chris Morris scalped four crucial wickets to dismantle KKR's batting order.&nbsp;

Royals, on the other hand, chased the total with seven balls to spare. Skipper Sanju Samson smashed 42 runs in 41 balls to take his team over the line. David Miller scored 24 runs in 23 balls.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, skipper Eoin Morgan talked about the poor batting and said that his team failed to put the RR bowlers in any sort of pressure. He said: "The batting let us down. We lacked a lot of intent throughout the whole innings. We were behind the game right from the get-go. Didn’t put the bowlers under enough pressure. RR adapted to the pitch much better."

Morgan, who was run out for a nought, felt that KKR were 40 runs short of an above-par total.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals' David Miller lauded captain Samson's batting. He said: "Sanju batted extremely well, he actually did in the first game, came in, showed what he got, was a good team performance, nice and clinical."

With this win, Rajasthan Royals rise to the sixth spot with four points, whereas, Kolkata Knight Riders slide down at the bottom of the table with just one win and four consecutive losses.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals get their second win in Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in match 18 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- Ashish Nehra feels Mohammed Siraj is better than Jasprit Bumrah 'skill wise' Kolkata Knight Riders' batting lineup continued to struggle as Morgan and Co.

Rajasthan Royals get their second win in Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in match 18 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- Ashish Nehra feels Mohammed Siraj is better than Jasprit Bumrah 'skill wise' Kolkata Knight Riders' batting lineup continued to struggle as Morgan and Co. were restricted to 133 runs at the end of the innings. No batsmen played a significant role to push the target above par. Rajasthan's Chris Morris scalped four crucial wickets to dismantle KKR's batting order. Royals, on the other hand, chased the total with seven balls to spare. Skipper Sanju Samson smashed 42 runs in 41 balls to take his team over the line. David Miller scored 24 runs in 23 balls. During the post-match presentation, skipper Eoin Morgan talked about the poor batting and said that his team failed to put the RR bowlers in any sort of pressure. He said: "The batting let us down. We lacked a lot of intent throughout the whole innings. We were behind the game right from the get-go. Didn’t put the bowlers under enough pressure. RR adapted to the pitch much better." Morgan, who was run out for a nought, felt that KKR were 40 runs short of an above-par total. Rajasthan Royals' David Miller lauded captain Samson's batting. He said: "Sanju batted extremely well, he actually did in the first game, came in, showed what he got, was a good team performance, nice and clinical." With this win, Rajasthan Royals rise to the sixth spot with four points, whereas, Kolkata Knight Riders slide down at the bottom of the table with just one win and four consecutive losses.

IPL 2021- Morris, Samson lead Rajasthan Royals to victory after beating Kolkata Knight Riders

The match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 has been one of the most thrilling contests in the 14th edition of the tournament. While CSK put a mammoth 220 runs on the scoreboard, KKR almost chased it down despite being 31/5 at one point. <o:p></o:p>

KKR, after a top-order collapse, showed immense grit and determination to take the match close with the likes of Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik and Pat Cummins playing some mind-boggling strokes all over the park. However, Cummins failed to take KKR over the winning line as the two-time IPL winners fell short of the total by a whisker.<o:p></o:p>

When KKR were reeling at 31/5, Russell brought out the beast in him and whacked the CSK bowlers all over the park. At the time when it was looking as Russell would do the unthinkable and help KKR chase down the massive total, a soft dismissal sent the West Indies all-rounder packing. <o:p></o:p>

Russell was seen sitting on the staircase just outside the dressing room and was all emotional about his dismissal. The all-rounder has now revealed what was going through his mind following that dismissal in the CSK match.

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“Well, I was very emotional and I didn’t know how to go to the changing room and face all my teammates after leaving a ball and getting out bowled like that,” Russell told KKR.in.<o:p></o:p>

“You know, the job is not complete, and I wanted to take the team over the line. So I think the emotions got the best of me but staying strong,” he added.

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“Once I’m there, you know everything is possible. Yeah, I’ve done it before a lot of times. So fans can know that listen, no doubt even when it’s 100 runs in 20 balls, there’s always a possibility of 20 sixes; who knows?” Russell said.<o:p></o:p>

KKR will take on RR on Saturday in Mumbai as the action in IPL 2021 continues.<o:p></o:p>

The match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 has been one of the most thrilling contests in the 14th edition of the tournament.

The match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 has been one of the most thrilling contests in the 14th edition of the tournament. While CSK put a mammoth 220 runs on the scoreboard, KKR almost chased it down despite being 31/5 at one point. KKR, after a top-order collapse, showed immense grit and determination to take the match close with the likes of Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik and Pat Cummins playing some mind-boggling strokes all over the park. However, Cummins failed to take KKR over the winning line as the two-time IPL winners fell short of the total by a whisker. When KKR were reeling at 31/5, Russell brought out the beast in him and whacked the CSK bowlers all over the park. At the time when it was looking as Russell would do the unthinkable and help KKR chase down the massive total, a soft dismissal sent the West Indies all-rounder packing. Russell was seen sitting on the staircase just outside the dressing room and was all emotional about his dismissal. The all-rounder has now revealed what was going through his mind following that dismissal in the CSK match. ALSO READ: 'Starts like a million-dollar baby but goes down rapidly': Samson's form leaves Gambhir frustrated “Well, I was very emotional and I didn’t know how to go to the changing room and face all my teammates after leaving a ball and getting out bowled like that,” Russell told KKR.in. “You know, the job is not complete, and I wanted to take the team over the line. So I think the emotions got the best of me but staying strong,” he added. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Kieron Pollard leaves crease before ball being bowled; sparks debate “Once I’m there, you know everything is possible. Yeah, I’ve done it before a lot of times. So fans can know that listen, no doubt even when it’s 100 runs in 20 balls, there’s always a possibility of 20 sixes; who knows?” Russell said. KKR will take on RR on Saturday in Mumbai as the action in IPL 2021 continues.

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