IPL 2018, KXIP vs KKR: 5 reasons why Punjab lost

#2 Dinesh Karthik–Andre Russell partnership in the later stages

After a loss of few quick wickets in the middle overs, it was much necessary for KKR to continue with the flow of runs to post a mammoth total. In order to pursue the same, the charismatic duo of Dinesh Karthik and Andre Russell showed their class in the end overs.

It was some real delight to watch them bat together as they kept taking the ball hard over the fence for most no. on occasions. They mustered 76 runs in a span of five overs to provide their side with the required late flourish in the innings. Dinesh smacked his first fifty of the season. He paved his way through to a score of 50 runs in just 23 balls to give his side the much-needed impetus at the end.