Two die in lorry-scooter collision in Madikeri
Madikeri: Two young men died on the spot after a two-wheeler they were traveling in collided with a lorry near Maruthi Nagar between Kodagarahalli and Hoskote on National Highway 275. The accident took place at around 2.30 pm on Tuesday.
The deceased have been identified as Manju (25) of Garagandur village and Rakshit (22) of Balekadu village near Suntikoppa died.
According to reports, Manju and Rakshit were traveling from Suntikoppa to 7th Hoskote for lunch when a head-on collision occurred with a lorry coming from Kushalnagar. The impact of the collision caused both riders to fall onto the highway, resulting in fatal injuries.
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Suntikoppa Station Officer MC Sridhar, Crime Division Sub-Inspector Swamy, and their staff visited the scene and have registered a case.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
