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IPL 2018: KKR beat Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets, inch closer to playoffs

Chasing 143, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets and improved their chances to make it to the playoffs.

KKR vs RR, IPL 2018, Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Kuldeep Yadav reacts after the dismissal of Rajasthan Royals' Ben Stokes during their IPL 2018 cricket match, in Kolkata. Photo: PTI

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Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Kuldeep Yadav reacts after the dismissal of Rajasthan Royals' Ben Stokes during their IPL 2018 cricket match, in Kolkata. Photo: PTI

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Last Updated : May 15 2018 | 11:45 PM IST

In the 49th match of the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. They also strengthened their position at number three in the VIVO IPL points table. Chris Lynn played a crucial knock for Kolkata and Dinesh Karthik took the inning to a favourable conclusion. Kuldeep Yadav clinched four wickets for KKR, including Jos Buttler and Ajinkya Rahane, he was instrumental in derailing Rajasthan's innings after they started well with the bat. The match was important considering a loss here meant a

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