Live Cricket Score: IPL 2018, Match 44, KXIP vs KKR

Big win for KKR:

Two wickets for Krishna in the final over, with Ashwin missing a half-century by 5 runs. KXIP finish with 2124 for 8 to suffer a 31-run loss, their fourth defeat in five games. KXIP are still placed third on the points table but the win has enabled KKR close in. They have the same number of points and have moved up to the fourth spot.

200 up for KXIP:

In the 19th over. A little too late but Ashwin's cameo has ensured that the loss margin is being minimised.

65 needed off 18 balls:

Ashwin has scored well so far but the asking rate appears out of their reach. It's all about damage control now, trying to make sure that their NRR is not affected badly.

Finch departs:

After scoring a six off Searles, the Australian tries to play a scoop shot but hits the ball straight to Kuldeep at short fine leg to depart for 34 off 20. There goes KXIP's last hope.

150 up for KXIP:

It has taken them 15 overs to reach that mark, with half the side back in the hut. Finch is the key for KXIP in this chase now but KXIP need 96 more runs in five overs and need to score at nearly 20.

Axar departs...

...after scoring a six and a four off Kuldeep Yadav. He tries to go over long-off but fails to clear the fielder. KXIP are 119 for 5 after 12.

Big wicket:

After scoring two sixes off Narine, Rahul falls in his attempt to hit a third. He gets an inside edge while attempting a slog sweep and the ball deflects off his thigh onto the stumps. He departs for 66 off 29. A fine innings comes to an end and KXIP in more trouble at 93 for 4 after 9.