Match 10, Group A, September 24
Suryakumar’s heroic 43* off 19 helps KKR beat Perth by 3 wickets for 12th win on the trot.
Perth Scorchers 151/7 (20/20 ov) Kolkata Knight Riders 153/7 (19.4/20 ov) Kolkata Knight Riders won by 3 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
Gambhir: Suryakumar has a great future.
Proud of his side’s record 12th straight win, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir praised the team spirit and predicted a great future for Suryakumar Yadav, who helped the IPL champions book their semi-final spot in the Champions League T20, here on Wednesday.
Coming in at No.7, Suryakumar kept a cool head on his shoulders to smash an unbeaten 19-ball 43 as KKR edged past Perth Scorchers by three wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at Uppal. “Guys have taken up great responsibility. Suryakumar Yadav, unbelievable innings, great head on his shoulders, he has got a great future,” said Gambhir at the post match presentation.