In the latest developments for the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced Allah Ghazanfar as the replacement for injured Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals (RR) have added Keshav Maharaj to their squad in place of Prasidh Krishna.
Allah Ghazanfar, who has represented Afghanistan in two ODIs, joins KKR after having played three T20s and six List A matches, where he has secured 5 and 4 wickets, respectively. The young talent comes to KKR for his base price of Rs 20 lakh.
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On the other hand, Prasidh Krishna, who underwent surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon, is currently on the path to recovery. In his absence, Keshav Maharaj, a seasoned South African cricketer, has been chosen as his replacement by the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2024.
Maharaj boasts an impressive international record, having played 27 T20Is, 44 ODIs, and 50 Tests, with a total of 237 wickets to his credit. Additionally, he has participated in 159 T20 matches, claiming 130 wickets while also contributing valuable runs. RR secured his services for his base price of Rs 50 lakh.
In a thrilling showdown at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 23, the Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious in a nail-biting clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 3 of the Tata IPL 2024. The match reached its climax with an electrifying final over delivered by Harshit Rana, who successfully defended 13 runs to secure the win for KKR, despite a determined effort from the Sunrisers.
The highlight of the match was the exceptional all-round performance by Andre Russell, who showcased his prowess with both bat and ball. Russell’s explosive innings of 64 runs off just 25 deliveries provided the much-needed impetus to KKR’s innings. Moreover, his contribution with the ball, claiming 2 crucial wickets for 25 runs, added to his stellar performance.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, in a gripping contest at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals secured their second consecutive victory in TATA IPL 2024 with a thrilling 12-run win over the Delhi Capitals in Match 9. The match witnessed a standout performance from Riyan Parag, whose remarkable unbeaten innings of 84 runs off just 45 balls proved to be the saving grace for the hosts.
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