debut: 2/16/17
40,098 runs
10:50 pm The Knight Riders have spoilt the homecoming for the Kings! In front of their home crowd, both Johnson Charles and Tim Seifert started with explosive intent, smashing boundaries all over the ground. The opening pair scored a brilliant 60 runs in the Powerplay, laying a strong foundation with a 74-run stand. However, the momentum shifted. Charles began to slow down in the middle overs, struggling to time the ball and relying too heavily on boundaries. As dot balls piled up, he eventually gave his wicket away, and the run rate dropped. The Kings then lost Roston Chase in the very next over, who was trapped in front while attempting a reverse sweep. The game seemed all but over when Tim David was controversially given out caught behind. Despite inconclusive evidence, the third umpire reversed the on-field decision, and a hush fell over the stadium. Ultimately, the target proved to be a bit too much for the Kings to chase. A number of factors cost the Kings the game. They may have underutilised their spinners during the bowling innings, and a few dropped catches and missed run-out opportunities were particularly costly. For the Knight Riders, Andre Russell and Tariq were the standout bowlers, each picking up two wickets to secure the win.