Veteran spinner Varun Chakaravarthy delivered another match-winning spell for Kolkata Knight Riders as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets on Sunday as well. Batting first, SRH were bowled out for a below-par score of 165 despite a strong start from Travis Head.

KKR chased down the target in 18.2 overs to register their third consecutive win. Chakaravarthy was important in the win, taking 3/36 in his four overs. After the match, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane applauded the spinner’s performance.

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Speaking to the host broadcasters, Rahane said, “Really happy for him (Varun C). He was struggling before the tournament and even going into the tournament – first couple of games. The way he came back was amazing. He was always confident. Works really hard, great attitude. You want players like him to do something for the team in tough situations. He’s been bowling the tough overs. I’m sure he will continue his performance.”

“Very good game. The way we came back with the ball. Looked like they will get 190-200. It was a good wicket to bat on. 190-200 would’ve been challenging to chase. But credit to our bowling unit, especially the spinners. They kept taking wickets. Those small moments are really important, really happy with the win,” he further added.

Earlier, SRH had started well with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashing the KKR attack. The hosts raced to 71/1 in the powerplay, Head smashing a 22-ball fifty and eventually scoring 61 off 28 as well. But after his dismissal, they lost way. KKR bowlers kept the opponents under pressure, with Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi scalping two wickets each. Ishan Kishan tried his best in the innings with 42 off 29, but wickets fell regularly, and SRH finished with a below-par total as well.