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In Pics: Skipper Eoin Morgan helps end Kolkata Knight Riders winless streak, hammer Punjab Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders ended their four-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a five-wicket win over Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday (April 26). KKR skipper Eoin Morgan led from the front to guide his side home with 20 balls to spare. Both KKR and PBKS are now level on four points after their first six games. Here are a collection of pictures from KKR's comprehensive win in Ahmedabad. 

Rahul Tripathi plays supporting role

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Rahul Tripathi plays supporting role

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rahul Tripathi dives to make his ground against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Tripathi scored 41 off 32 balls to steady the ship for KKR after they had lost three early wickets in their chase. (Photo: PTI)

Mohammed Shami strikes first blow

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Punjab Kings paceman Mohammed Shami appeals for the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders opener Nitish Rana in the IPL 2021 match in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab Kings paceman Mohammed Shami appeals for the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders opener Nitish Rana in the IPL 2021 match in Ahmedabad. Shami picked up 1/25 in four overs. (Photo: ANI)

Prasidh Krishna is pick of the KKR bowlers

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Kolkata Knight Riders paceman Prasidh Krishna (left) celebrates after dismissing Punjab Kings batsman Deepak Hooda at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI)

Kolkata Knight Riders paceman Prasidh Krishna (left) celebrates after dismissing Punjab Kings batsman Deepak Hooda at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Krishna snared 3/30 in four over as PBKS were restricted to 123/9. (Photo: ANI)

Sunil Narine keeps PBKS in check

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Kolkata Knight Riders off-spinner Sunil Narine (left) celebrates after dismissing Punjab Kings all-rounder Moises Henriques in their IPL 2021 match in Ahmedabad. (Photo: ANI)

Kolkata Knight Riders off-spinner Sunil Narine (left) celebrates after dismissing Punjab Kings all-rounder Moises Henriques in their IPL 2021 match in Ahmedabad. Narine picked up 2/22 in four overs with wickets of Henriques and Mayank Agarwal. (Photo: ANI)

KKR skipper Eoin Morgan plays captain's knock

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Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan en route to scoring an unbeaten 47 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan en route to scoring an unbeaten 47 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Morgan's knock came off 40 balls with two sixes and four fours. (Photo: PTI)