Match Summary: IPL 2017 - 28th Match
On April 24, 2017, an electrifying match took place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clashed with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In a game that turned out to be a one-sided affair, KKR dominated from the outset, eventually emerging victorious.
Match Details:
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
- Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 82 runs.
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings:
Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a modest total of 131 runs in 19.3 overs. The highlight of their innings was the explosive batting of Sunil Narine, who scored 34 runs off just 33 balls, showcasing an impressive strike rate of 200.00. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to convert starts into substantial runs. Gautam Gambhir managed 14 runs, while the middle order failed to deliver, with notable contributions from Chris Woakes (18) and Manish Pandey (15). Their innings came to a halt at 131, with 8 extras adding to the total.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings:
Chasing 132 runs, the Royal Challengers Bangalore faced a shocking collapse, being restricted to a mere 49 runs in just 9.4 overs. It was a disastrous batting display, with only AB de Villiers and Kedar Jadhav managing to make any significant impact, scoring 8 and 9 runs respectively. The standout bowler for KKR was Nathan Coulter-Nile, who took 3 wickets for just 21 runs in his 3 overs. Chris Woakes also took 3 wickets while giving away only 6 runs in his short spell, contributing to RCB’s downfall.
Bowling Highlights:
KKR's bowlers put on a spectacular show, with Nathan Coulter-Nile and Chris Woakes leading the charge, collectively taking 6 wickets for just 27 runs in their 5 overs combined. Umesh Yadav and Colin de Grandhomme also chipped in with crucial wickets to ensure RCB's batting line-up crumbled under pressure.
Conclusion:
The match concluded with Kolkata Knight Riders securing a resounding victory by 82 runs, underlining their dominance in the tournament. This game will be remembered for its stark contrast between KKR's solid bowling performance and RCB's abysmal batting display, marking one of the most lopsided contests in IPL history.
Stay tuned for more match analyses and highlights as IPL 2017 unfolds!