Dashing batsman Robin Uthappa and Andre Russell put together the first 100-run partnership for KKR of IPL 2015 and gave the defending champions a morale-boosting win over CSK. The duo struck fifties and shared an unbeaten stand for the fourth wicket as KKR made amends for their demoralizing two-run loss against the same opponents a couple of days ago. By virtue of their seven-wicket win, KKR leapfrogged RCB into the third spot. Despite losing the game, CSK remain top of the table. Needing 100 off 10 overs, Uthappa and Russell excelled under pressure, increasing the scoring rate with a flurry of boundaries. The West Indian, who had earlier bowled a fine spell, was named the man-of-the-match. Looking for a win after two defeats and a wash-out, the Knight Riders fumbled initially as captain Gautam Gambhir fell for 19.
