Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan played his first game for Kolkata Knight Riders after the Indian Premier League resumed in the United Arab Emirates, and put in an economical spell of bowling against Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunday.
Shakib bagged the wicket of middle-order batsman Abhishek Sharma, and conceded 20 runs in his quota of four overs, while he also affected the run out of captain and New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson, as Kolkata recorded a six-wicket win with two balls to spare.
Shakib didn't get the chance to bat as Kolkata replied to Hyderabad's 115/8 with 119/4, and took their points tally to 12 in 13 matches.
Shakib's Kolkata, fourth in the table, will take on Mustafizur Rahman's Rajasthan Royals in their last group stage match Thursday, and a win will all but confirm a playoff berth for the Knight Riders.