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KKR lose but Yusuf, Shakib register side in record books

The pair put on a record unbroken partnership of 134 runs to stage a remarkable recovery.

Kolkata: Although Kolkata Knight Riders lost against Gujarat Lions at home on Sunday, the Gautam Gambhir-led side managed to register their name in the record books.

Yusuf Pathan and Shakib Al Hasan bailed KKR out from a disastrous start to post a fighting 158 for four after being invited to bat.

KKR were stuttering at 24 for 4 inside the Powerplay overs with a splendid seam bowling display by Praveen Kumar (2/19) and Dhawal Kulkarni (1/3), but Pathan and Shakib put on a record unbroken partnership of 134 runs to stage a remarkable recovery. It was highest fifth-wicket stand in IPL history.

Shakib struck a 49-ball 66 with four sixes and as many fours while Pathan came up with a 41-ball 63 that had seven shots to fence and one over the ropes.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle with agency inputs )
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