IPL 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab - 5 talking points

#1 Gambhir anchors another chase to perfection

Gambhir took charge of KKR’s chase with a responsible knock

With a blazing knock against Gujarat Lions, Gambhir had announced his intentions at the start of the IPL season. The skipper continued his impressive form at the home of the Knight Riders by anchoring another chase to perfection.

As he so often does, Gambhir kept the ball mostly along the ground and pierced the gaps with consummate ease. His flurry of boundaries played a major role in KKR obtaining their highest ever Power Play score. He rotated the strike deftly and ensured that the runs trickled along. Fittingly, the left-hander remained unbeaten on 72 as his team cruised to a comfortable victory.