The Knight Riders started strong, taking early wickets in the powerplay while defending a low total. However, Travis Head and Steve Smith formed a solid partnership, and the bowlers couldn’t break through early.
Despite the Knight Riders’ efforts, Washington secured the win comfortably. Shakib al Hasan went wicketless and got out for a duck.
Earlier, the Knight Riders struggled after being put in to bat first, losing early wickets in the powerplay. The pitch favored the spinners, making it tough for the batters.
Said Badar showed resilience with the bat, partnering with Nitish Kumar to steady the innings. Just as they seemed to recover, both Nitish and Saif were dismissed, putting the team under pressure again.
Lower-order contributions from Russell, Spencer, and Van Schalkwyk helped the Knight Riders reach a fighting total of 129, with the pitch aiding the bowlers.
