Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders Storm Into 4th IPL Final With Dominant Victory Against SRH
Despite Rahul Tripathi's valiant effort with a brisk 55 off 35 balls and Heinrich Klaasen's quickfire 32 off 21 balls, their partnership of 62 runs stood out amidst a lackluster batting display from SRH. However, it wasn't enough to challenge KKR's dominance.
IPL 2024: KKR beat MI by 18 runs, become first team to reach Playoffs
This victory helped Kolkata Knight Riders become the first team to book their spot in the Playoff, moving to 18 points from nine wins from 12 matches. This was their second win over MI this season, having beaten them at the Wankhede stadium a few days back.
Even though we are losing tosses but we are winning games that matter: Iyer
Despite Iyer losing his eighth toss out of 11 matches, it didn't impact the team's performance as KKR posted a formidable total of 235 for six after being asked to bat first by Lucknow Super Giants.
IPL 2024: Sunil Narine Shines as Kolkata Knight Riders Dominate Lucknow Super Giants by 98 Runs
In the new era of IPL matches being churned out with more than 200 runs, Narine's explosive knock-off propelled the KKR side to a dominating score of 235/6 in their allotted 20 overs, which remains the highest total at the Ekana Stadium so far.
IPL 2024: Venkatesh Iyer Shines with 70, Starc's Four Wickets Trump SKY's 56 as KKR Secures Historic Victory at Wankhede
In a match characterized by a battle between bat and ball, Venkatesh Iyer rescued KKR from a precarious position at 57/5 by crafting a gritty 70 off 52 balls, steering his team to a modest total of 169. KKR's spin duo, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, mirrored each other's performance with impressive figures of 4-22 each, restricting Mumbai Indians to 61/4.
Chakravarthy and Salt help KKR defeat Delhi Capitals by seven wickets
Chakravarthy's brilliant figures of 3/16 lit up the middle overs after Vaibhav Arora produced the initial impact (2/29) to restrict Delhi to a modest 153/9 after Rishabh Pant decided to bat first.
Moody Applauds Buttler's Remarkable IPL Century Against KKR as an Exemplary Display of Athleticism
In a recent encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set a formidable target of 224 runs, powered by Sunil Narine's explosive century (109 off 56 balls). Despite RR's hopes of chasing the target, consistent wickets slowed their progress, leaving them at 128/6 in 14 overs, with boundaries becoming scarce.
Juhi Chawla Reveals 'Shah Rukh and she are wrong people to sit and watch an IPL match with'
Chawla emphasized the inherent excitement of the IPL, describing how they're all glued to their television screens during matches, especially when their team is on the field. However, she confessed that as owners, they're consumed by tension.
IPL 2024: Commanding Victory For KKR as it Overpowers Delhi Capitals by 106 Runs
Sunil Narine exhibited his batting prowess with a scintillating 85 runs, while young sensation Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with a fluent half-century on his IPL batting debut, contributing 54 runs off just 27 deliveries. Their efforts propelled KKR to a formidable total of 272/7, falling just five runs short of the tournament's highest-ever score.
KKR Coach Pandit's Authoritarian Approach Ruffles Foreign Players: Insights from David Wiese
The 38-year-old all-rounder, having played three IPL matches for KKR, emphasized that seasoned international players, accustomed to various cricketing environments, found it challenging to adapt to Pandit's strict coaching methods. Wiese shared his observations on the 'Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer' podcast, pointing out the tension that arose within the team due to differences in coaching philosophies.
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