3rd Match (N)

Match

IPL No : #

Sat, 23 March 2024, Starts from 7:30 pm

Kolkata Knight Riders - 208/7 (20 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad - 204/7 (20 ov)

Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders Won By 4 Runs

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
208/7 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Phil Salt (WK)
c Jansen b Markande
54684033135.00 In 20245433 Career152416453
Sunil Narine 
run out (Shahbaz Ahmed)
21140050.00 In 2024200 Career2622254159
Venkatesh Iyer 
c Jansen b Natarajan
77510140.00 In 2024710 Career9638742
Shreyas Iyer (c)
c Cummins b Natarajan
012000.00 In 2024000 Career277623799
Nitish Rana 
c Tripathi b Markande
918111081.81 In 2024910 Career2603230131
Ramandeep Singh 
c Markande b Cummins
35201714205.88 In 20243514 Career8045
Rinku Singh 
c Markram b Natarajan
23351530153.33 In 20242330 Career7485738
Andre Russell 
not out
64322537256.00 In 20246437 Career5854404475
Mitchell Starc 
not out
63310200.00 In 2024610 Career115120
Extras
(nb 2, w 6)
800000.00
Total
208/7 20 Ov (RR: 10.40)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Bhuvneshwar Kumar4051013743 In 2024075/19 Career1701143
Marco Jansen3040013514 In 2024053/25 Career37187
T Natarajan403238931 In 2024394/24 Career76351
Pat Cummins403218831 In 2024 Career
Mayank Markande40392101014 In 20242104/15 Career31199
Shahbaz Ahmed1014014211 In 2024023/7 Career1499
Sunrisers Hyderabad innigs
204/7 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Mayank Agarwal 
c Singh b Harshit Rana
32272141152.38 In 20243241 Career262925998
Abhishek Sharma 
c Varun b Russell
32361942168.42 In 20243242 Career9259633
Rahul Tripathi 
c Harshit Rana b Narine
20332001100.00 In 20242001 Career209120579
Aiden Markram 
c Singh b Varun
18201320138.46 In 20241820 Career13359449
Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
c Suyash Sharma b Harshit Rana
63452908217.24 In 20246308 Career159010696
Abdul Samad 
c VR Iyer b Russell
15201111136.36 In 20241511 Career4102326
Shahbaz Ahmed 
c SS Iyer b Harshit Rana
1615512320.00 In 20241612 Career3372214
Marco Jansen 
not out
13100100.00 In 2024100 Career3892326
Pat Cummins (c)
not out
011000.00 In 2024 Career
Extras
(lb 1, w 6)
700000.00
Total
204/7 20 Ov (RR: 10.20)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mitchell Starc4053013834 In 2024084/15 Career54121
Harshit Rana4033381232 In 20243123/33 Career974
Varun Chakravarthy4055114817 In 2024185/20 Career93507
Sunil Narine401915800 In 2024185/19 Career3241911
Andre Russell2025213441 In 2024245/15 Career2661041
Suyash Sharma201809311 In 2024033/30 Career1086

Match Summary: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad - IPL 2024

In an exhilarating encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) managed to edge out the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a narrow margin of 4 runs in the third match of the IPL 2024. The match, held on Saturday, 23 March 2024, was a nail-biter, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability that T20 cricket is known for.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

Batting first after winning the toss, KKR set a challenging total of 208 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. The innings was spearheaded by a brilliant knock from Phil Salt, who scored 54 runs off 68 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes, at a strike rate of 135.00. Support came in the form of Andrew Russell, who was sensational at the death, scoring 64 runs in just 32 balls, including 3 fours and 7 sixes, boasting a mammoth strike rate of 256.00. Other notable contributions came from Ramandeep Singh (35 off 20) and a late cameo from Mitchell Starc (6 not out off 3).

The bowling attack of SRH struggled under pressure, with T Natarajan being the standout, claiming 3 wickets for just 32 runs in his 4 overs. Mayank Markande also impressed with the ball, taking 2 wickets but conceding 39 runs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings

Chasing a daunting target, SRH started steadily but faced early setbacks. With a shaky start, they lost wickets at regular intervals despite some commendable performances. Heinrich Klaasen was the star for the Sunrisers, scoring a blistering 63 off 45 balls with 8 sixes, showcasing his power-hitting. Mayank Agarwal and Abhishek Sharma, both contributed 32 runs each but couldn't convert their starts into big scores.

As the innings progressed, the required run rate climbed, and despite valiant efforts, SRH finished with 204 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted overs. KKR’s bowlers held their nerve towards the end, with Harshit Rana being particularly effective, picking up 3 wickets for 33 runs. The spin duo of Sunil Narine and Andre Russell also proved crucial, claiming important wickets to keep the SRH batsmen in check.

Conclusion

The match ended with KKR taking the victory by just 4 runs, a dramatic finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball. This clash highlighted the talent and resilience of both teams, setting a thrilling tone for the rest of the IPL season. KKR will be pleased with their performance, especially their powerful batting in the latter stages, while SRH will look to improve in their upcoming matches despite their strong chase. As the tournament progresses, both teams have shown glimpses of brilliance worth watching closely.


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