IPL 2021: Eoin Morgan, bowlers help KKR snap losing streak after 5-wicket win against PBKS in Ahmedabad

IPL 2021, PBKS vs KKR: Captain Eoin Morgan stepped up with the bat and marshalled his troops well as Kolkata Knight Riders ended a 4-match losing streak to revive their campaign. Kolkata dominated with both the bat and the ball in their first match of the season in Ahmedabad on Monday.

A change in venue certainly brought a change in fortunes for Kolkata Knight Riders as Eoin Morgan's men ended a 4-match losing streak in IPL 2021 with a 5-wicket win over Punjab Kings. Playing their first match of the season at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Kolkata came up with an improved all-round showing to revive their campaign. A comfortable 5 wickets win for @KKRiders as they finish the job with 20 balls to spare. With this performance against #PBKS, #KKR's four-match losing streak comes to an end. https://t.co/sBoaBIpF2J #PBKSvKKR #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/7ZgBzU7MCO Kolkata Knight Riders had won their season-opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai but they lost 4 on the bounce, including 2 at Chepauk and 2 in Mumbai. Just when their campaign was spiraling downwards, Eoin Morgan's men lifted themselves up to outclass Punjab Kings at the new venue. With captain Eoin Morgan leading from the front, hitting an unbeaten 47, Kolkata Knight Riders gunned down the target in just 16.4 overs.