36th Match (D/N)

Match

IPL No : #

Sun, 21 April 2024, Starts from 3:30 pm

Kolkata Knight Riders - 222/6 (20 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 221 (20 ov)

Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders Won By 1 Run

Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
222/6 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Phil Salt (WK)
c Patidar b Mohammed Siraj
48251473342.85 In 20242493111 Career171919261
Sunil Narine 
c Kohli b Yash Dayal
1031152066.66 In 20242862820 Career2906282179
Angkrish Raghuvanshi 
c Green b Yash Dayal
3840075.00 In 2024118135 Career118135
Venkatesh Iyer 
c Lomror b Green
1613830200.00 In 20248994 Career10459546
Shreyas Iyer (c)
c du Plessis b Green
50583671138.88 In 2024190196 Career2966256105
Rinku Singh 
c Yash Dayal b Ferguson
24211621150.00 In 202410776 Career8326144
Andre Russell 
not out
27372040135.00 In 20241551510 Career5945416478
Ramandeep Singh 
not out
2414922266.66 In 20247537 Career12068
Extras
(b 4, lb 7, nb 2, w 7)
2000000.00
Total
222/6 20 Ov (RR: 11.10)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mohammed Siraj40401101343 In 20245604/21 Career83784
Yash Dayal4056214791 In 20247633/40 Career20163
Lockie Ferguson4047112352 In 20243114/28 Career43344
Karn Sharma403308731 In 20241114/16 Career70267
Cameron Green403529960 In 20244272/27 Career10117
Royal Challengers Bengaluru innigs
221 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Virat Kohli 
c & b Harshit Rana
1817712257.14 In 20243793616 Career7642679250
Faf du Plessis (c)
c VR Iyer b Varun
725710100.00 In 20242392510 Career5954537223
Will Jacks 
c Raghuvanshi b Russell
55393245171.87 In 20247075 Career6635947
Rajat Patidar 
c Harshit Rana b Russell
52352335226.08 In 2024161913 Career5653934
Cameron Green 
c Ramandeep Singh b Narine
67401150.00 In 20247463 Career6325325
Suyash Prabhudessai 
c Raghuvanshi b Harshit Rana
24291830133.33 In 20242430 Career126114
Mahipal Lomror 
c & b Narine
41310133.33 In 20247366 Career4753027
Dinesh Karthik (WK)
c †Salt b Russell
25321831138.88 In 20242511919 Career4805463158
Karn Sharma 
c & b Starc
2017703285.71 In 20242003 Career3401817
Mohammed Siraj 
not out
090000.00 In 20241202 Career109104
Lockie Ferguson 
run out (Singh/†Salt)
12100100.00 In 2024100 Career6962
Extras
(b 1, lb 4, w 4)
900000.00
Total
221 20 Ov (RR: 11.05)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Harshit Rana403328922 In 20249423/33 Career15104
Mitchell Starc3055118627 In 20246584/15 Career60171
Varun Chakravarthy4036191151 In 20248635/20 Career100562
Sunil Narine4034291123 In 20249615/19 Career3321964
Suyash Sharma2033017223 In 2024053/30 Career1088
Andre Russell3025381031 In 20249345/15 Career2731071

Match Summary: KKR vs RCB - 36th Match of IPL 2024

On a thrilling evening at the iconic Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) managed to edge out the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by a mere 1 run in a nail-biting encounter during the 36th match of the IPL 2024 season. KKR posted a formidable total of 222 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, setting a challenging target for RCB, who fought hard but fell just short, finishing their innings at 221 runs.

KKR Innings: Batting first, KKR started their innings explosively with Phil Salt leading from the front. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored a blistering 48 runs off just 25 balls, featuring 7 boundaries and 3 sixes, showcasing an impressive strike rate of 342.85. Shreyas Iyer, the captain, also contributed significantly with his innings of 50 runs off 58 deliveries, while Andre Russell and Ramandeep Singh chipped in with handy knocks of 27* and 24* respectively. The team’s aggressive batting approach helped KKR set a mammoth total of 222, well above the run-a-ball mark.

RCB Innings: In response, RCB’s innings began with high hopes, but they faced early setbacks with star batsmen like Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis falling cheaply for 18 and 7 runs respectively. However, Will Jacks provided some steadiness amidst the chaos with a commendable 55 runs off 39 balls, while Rajat Patidar contributed a brisk 52 runs off 35 balls. Suyash Prabhudessai and Dinesh Karthik added to the chase, but as wickets fell, RCB struggled to maintain the required run rate.

The match reached a frantic climax with RCB needing 15 runs in the final over. Despite the valiant efforts of Karthik and Karn Sharma, who scored 25 and 20 runs respectively, they ultimately fell just short, finishing their innings at 221. Andre Russell was the standout bowler for KKR, claiming 3 wickets for just 25 runs in his 3 overs, securing a crucial victory for his team.

Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by just 1 run, marking a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the last ball was bowled.

The match showcased the brilliance of T20 cricket, featuring explosive batting performances, tense moments, and brilliant bowling, further fueling the excitement of the IPL season. KKR continues their strong campaign, while RCB will be left to ponder over a narrow defeat in what could have been a chase for the ages.


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