India, April 20 -- Rajasthan Royals fell to a second consecutive loss after a terrific start to the season, as they became the first team to lose to Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday afternoon. RR were able to push a defence of 156 all the way to the last over, but some ice-cold batting from Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy late on meant the points went to the hosts at the Eden Gardens.

RR had their noses ahead through the middle overs, with KKR down to 81/6 at one point in time. At the end of his third over, Ravindra Jadeja had sensational figures of 2/8. However, due to two lefties at the crease, RR captain Riyan Parag opted not to bring him back despite these numbers, bowling himself and bringing in Brijesh Sharma for two overs at the death....