IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans win toss, opt to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders
GT would be keen to move to the top spot with two points while KKR would be keen to register eight points and move closer to the Top 4 spot.
GT would be keen to move to the top spot with two points while KKR would be keen to register eight points and move closer to the Top 4 spot.
The security arrangement apart, an elaborate plan on traffic diversion at the behest of the Kolkata Traffic Police had also been put in place on match days to ensure unhindered flow of vehicles.
The Delhi Capitals restricted the Kolkata Knight Riders for 127 before chasing down the total in 19.2 overs.
Having lost five matches on the trot, the Delhi Capitals is in a grip of confusion and panic as they take on KKR in a do or die .
Rinku Singh gained instant fame as he smashed five consecutive sixes in the final over of the game to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
McCullum, who retired from all forms of competitive cricket recently, will also take over as the head coach of the Caribbean Premier League side Trinbago Knight Riders.
The team however has not taken a call on the future of captain Dinesh Karthik who was part of India's World Cup squad. It was the first time in four seasons that the side did not make the play-offs.
On Sunday, KKR faced a crushing nine-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians in their last group stage encounter, thus bowing out of the tournament. It was the first time in four years that KKR had failed to make it to the playoffs.
The three-time IPL champions, who finished in pole position with 18 points from 14 matches, will now take on second-placed Chennai Super Kings in the Qualifier 1 in Chennai on Tuesday.
Chasing 184 for victory, KKR were always in the driver's seat with Gill and Lynn joining hands for a 62-run opening wicket partnership.