Within the thirty first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took on Rajasthan Royals (RR). The competition witnessed an exciting end as the sport went all the way down to the ultimate over the place the Royals finally registered a memorable win by 2 wickets.
Sunil Narine hits his maiden century
After being requested to bat first, the Knight Riders put up a large whole of 223/6 of their allotted 20 overs. Opener Sunil Narine dazzled the Eden Gardens with an distinctive batting efficiency, scoring his first century within the league.
Trent Boult finally dismissed Narine, however not earlier than the opener amassed a powerful 109 runs from simply 56 balls, together with 13 fours and 6 sixes. His innings displayed exceptional confidence and ability in opposition to one of many strongest bowling assaults within the IPL.
KKR’s innings primarily centered round Narine’s heroics as he batted till the 18th over, forming key partnerships with Angkrish Raghuvanshi (30) for 85 runs after which with Andre Russell (13) for 51 runs. Later, Rinku Singh‘s unbeaten 20 off nine balls, including two sixes and one four, pushed the total past 200, as KKR scored 62 runs in the last five overs. Avesh Khan (2/35) and Boult (1/31) were the standout bowlers for the Royals. Kuldeep Sen (2/46) also took two wickets.
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Jos Buttler’s gorgeous hundred takes Royals dwelling
Of their reply, the Royals efficiently chased down the substantial goal inside the 20 overs. Jos Buttler delivered an impressive century and carried the crew single-handedly as the opposite batters couldn’t keep their momentum for lengthy. Buttler persistently stored the scoreboard shifting along with his highly effective and strategic hitting.
Buttler produced a rare century, dominating the KKR bowlers and attaining the sudden. The English batter scored an unbeaten 107 runs from simply 60 balls, that includes 9 fours and 6 sixes, guiding his crew to victory.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
JOS THE BOSS 🔥
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) April 16, 2024
Wow that’s a knock from Jos 😳🙌🏼 #IPL24
— Ben Duckett (@BenDuckett1) April 16, 2024
Jos Buttler is a genius. What a loopy innings
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) April 16, 2024
I’m not getting over this. Ever.
🔥🔥🔥🔥#IPLonJioCinema #JosButtler #KKRvRR https://t.co/27GQFfx0WM— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) April 16, 2024
Jos Buttler was limping, he was exhausted, he was drained out, he didn’t rejoice his century.
– HIS GOAL WAS TO WIN IT FOR RR, HE DID IT… A FREAKING LEGEND! 🤯💥 pic.twitter.com/s54Yn8uLHh
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 16, 2024
Rajasthan Royals wanted 96 runs from 36 balls, then:
fifteenth over – 17 runs.
sixteenth over – 17 runs.
seventeenth over – 16 runs.
18th over – 18 runs.
nineteenth over – 19 runs.
twentieth over – 9 runs.Jos Buttler performed one of many craziest knocks within the historical past of T20s. pic.twitter.com/McS7lCV0MS
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 16, 2024
Jos Buttler wins the sport for the Royals
What a chase 🫡🔥#JosButtler #KKRvsRR #ipl2024 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/zrHjuFFPCm— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 16, 2024
Great knock! Buttler did not quit when he was struggling v spin. After which to play within the style v tempo. And likewise with the tail… game-breaking innings.
Oh! These humid situations additionally appeared to be taking its toll.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) April 16, 2024
RR was nearly gone tbh when Powell got here into the crease. Buttler was not capable of hit as properly and swiftly just a few magic occurred.#RRvKKR #KKRvRR
— Abhi aks (@abhiaks9231) April 16, 2024
So shut 🥺 🤏 pic.twitter.com/g9Wki7Udz0
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 16, 2024
Most centuries for Rajasthan Royals
7 – Jos Buttler
2 – Ajinkya Rahane
2 – Sanju Samson
2 – Shane Watson pic.twitter.com/f6C1qxW0BS— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) April 16, 2024