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That's it from today, guys. KXIP will now play their next three games in Mohali whereas KKR now hit the road, playing four away games in a row. Join us for RCB vs MI tomorrow from the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Until then, ta-ta!

Post-match presentation gold

Russell, who's the player of the match, thanks the "new player" who wasn't inside the ring and cost Mohammed Shami and KXIP his wicket. And we all know what transpired after that. BTW, here's the

makes it two in two. Nitish’s form at the top of the order has made this team very formidable. And of course, Russell has been sensational. vKXIP

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and @robbieuthappa well inside the crease.. they are more cautious @prat1204 @cricbuzz vKXIP

and we've already had enough of Drama, Action and Competition.... @cricbuzz @prat1204

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Pitch report -"I think this looks better than the other night. Bit of pace and bounce for the quicks," reckons Michael Clarke.The former Australian captain also mentions that spin would be a good option against Russell early in his innings

Let's read

We have it all lined for you. Check out our running blog for IPL 2019 "That Happened", do read Harsha Bhogle's latest blog on cricket's tussle between the spirit and the laws, and then there's this lovely longform from Tristan Holme on how the increasing demand for domestic leagues is set to impact international cricket. Is the future what you've always assumed it to be?

Latest -David Miller and Andrew Tye are both available for selection today. Moises Henriques will join the squad after the Sheffield Shield finale.

Namaste, Aadab, Vanakkam!

No, we aren't wasting any more time of our lives debating the mode of dismissal that's inspired moral dissertations across the globe, that's mugged our lives (read social media timelines) of the much-needed peace. It's a new day, it's the city of joy Kolkata, and it's KKR taking on KXIP after a manic win the other night. KXIP might call their win manic too, but that's a debate for some other day. See how I'm sucked into discussing that again?

While we wait, here's the match preview by Purnima Malhotra. She's too a Peter Cat fan now. Who's surprised. *googles chelo kebabs*