IPL 2023: Shardul Thakur's blistering knock takes KKR to 204 against RCB

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (57) and Rinku Singh (46) also contributed to the big score

Kolkata Knight Riders made a competitive 204 for 7 in their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Thursday.

Shardul Thakur (68 off 29 balls) and opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz (57 off 44 balls) cracked fine half-centuries, while Rinku Singh scored a 33-ball 46 as KKR made a fine recovery from 89 for five.

For Royal Challengers Bangalore, left-arm pace bowler David Willey and leg-spinner Karn Sharma took two wickets each.

Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 204 for 7 in 20 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 57, Shardul Thakur 68, Rinku Singh 46; David Willey 2/16, Karn Sharma 2/26) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore.