IPL 2021: Shubman Gill, bowlers star as KKR bounce back with 6-wicket win vs SRH to boost playoff chances

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets in Match 49 in Dubai to consolidate their position in fourth place on the IPL 2021 points table on Sunday.

Kolkata Knight Riders returned to winning ways on Sunday as they produced a clinical performance with bat and ball to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets in Match 49 and boost their chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

KKR rode on solid knocks from Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana to overhaul the paltry target of 116 in the 20th over to register the team's sixth win of the season. KKR have now built a 2-point gap with Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, who are all tied on 10 points.