PremiumIPL 2024 - Jos the Boss Buttler takes RR home at Eden Gardens; clinches joint-highest run chase in IPL history
Meanwhile, Sunil Narine also showcased a spectacular performance, scoring his maiden IPL century and helping KKR post a formidable total of 223.
Last Updated: 12.05 AM, Apr 17, 2024
Match 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens could have been the Sunil Narine show, but Jos the Boss ensured his side's victory by 2 wickets. With this triumph, RR has clinched the joint-highest run chase in IPL history, as the men in pink also hold the record for the highest run chase in the IPL when they successfully chased down 223 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2020.
Highest run chases in the IPL:
RR chased down 223/2 vs PBKS in 2020
RR chased down 223/6 vs KKR in 2024
MI chased down 218/4 vs CSK in 2019
RR chased down 214/5 vs Deccan Chargers in 2008
MI chased down 214/3 vs PBKS in 2023
Impact player Jos Buttler remained unbeaten on 107 off 60 balls, smashing 9 fours and 6 maximums. Meanwhile, Sunil Narine also showcased a spectacular performance, scoring his maiden IPL century and helping KKR post a formidable total of 223 on the board.
In response, Yashasvi Jaiswal came out aggressively, aiming to hit boundaries but was dismissed by Vaibhav Arora for a 9-ball 19. Skipper Sanju Samson got a reprieve on 2 and struck back-to-back fours, but Harshit Rana sent him back for 12 off 8.
Riyan Parag attacked the KKR bowlers, engaging in a fascinating duel with Harshit Rana. However, the pacer deceived the in-form batter with a slower delivery, dismissing him for a 14-ball 34. This wicket triggered a slide for the visitors, as Dhruv Jurel fell to Narine for 2, and R Ashwin was dismissed for 8 by Varun Chakaravarthy.
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The powerful Shimron Hetmyer was also sent back for a duck, nearly sealing the game for the hosts. However, hope remained for RR with Buttler still at the crease. Rovman Powell arrived and smashed boundaries, scoring 26 off 13 to bring down the total.
Earlier, Sunil Narine's remarkable century, comprising 109 runs off 56 balls, including 13 fours and 6 sixes, delighted the home crowd. Philip Salt (10 off 13), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (30 off 18), Shreyas Iyer (11 off 7), Andre Russell (13 off 10), and Venkatesh Iyer (8 off 6) also made valuable contributions, while Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 20 off 9.
Teams:
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Vaibhav Arora
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Subs: Jos Buttler, Kohler-Cadmore, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Nandre Burger