In a thrilling encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showcased a dominant batting display to chase down a target of 183 set by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 10 of TATA IPL 2024. Led by Venkatesh Iyer and Sunil Narine, KKR secured their second win in a row.
Opening batsmen of the KKR, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, set the stage on fire with a blistering partnership, accumulating 86 runs in just 6.3 overs. Narine’s explosive innings of 47 runs off 22 balls and Iyer’s counter-attacking knock of 50 runs off 30 balls propelled KKR to a seven-wicket victory.WhatsAp
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Earlier, RCB, after electing to bat first, got off to a flying start with Virat Kohli and Cameron Green leading the charge. However, the bowlers of KKR, particularly Andre Russell and Harshit Rana, struck crucial blows to restrict RCB to 182/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Despite Kohli’s resilient unbeaten knock of 83 runs off 59 balls, KKR’s disciplined bowling performance limited RCB’s scoring opportunities, with Russell and Rana among the wicket-takers.
KKR’s victory was highlighted by their aggressive batting approach, with contributions from key players like Narine, Iyer, and Shreyas Iyer, who steered the team to victory with an unbeaten 39 runs off 24 balls.
With this win, KKR continues to build momentum in the tournament, while RCB will look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming matches. The electrifying contest showcased the competitive spirit and talent of both teams in the ongoing TATA IPL 2024 tournament.Instagra
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