The Lions finally roared as Gujarat team  stopped KKR`s winning run after a superb knock by Captain Suresh Raina. Brendon McCullum and Aaron Finch madE quick fire thirties to provide a perfect platform  for the middle order batsman. Earlier, Robin Uthappa’s 48-ball 72 and makeshift opener Sunil Narine’s blitzkrieg propelled the hosts to 187/5.

2 - 0 at the Eden Gardens. The ROAR is back! 🦁👊 #GameMaariChhe #KKRvGL pic.twitter.com/qt1zGG3cYH

— The Gujarat Lions (@TheGujaratLions) April 21, 2017

Kolkata bowlers proved costly as the opposition sent them flying on every corner of the park.Highly rated KKR spinners Shakib Al Hasan and Sunil Narine did not have a good game and went for over ten runs per over.

A masterclass from Raina helps Gujarat Lions register a 4 wicket victory. We`ll come back stronger! 💪#DusKiDahaad #AmiKKR #KKRvGL pic.twitter.com/YuFCXg6Fsy

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 21, 2017

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Despite rain interrupting play, Gujarat Lions did not lose momentum and kept hitting the ball. After this win, Kolkata still stands at the second position, while Gujarat Lions have climbed one place above Rising Pune Supergiant. 

It`s all over. The Lions have trumped the Knightriders at their own fortress and win by 4 wickets. The ROAR is back! #GameMaariChhe #KKRvGL

— The Gujarat Lions (@TheGujaratLions) April 21, 2017

Source: NYOOOZ DESK - IPL