Kolkata Knight Riders. (Source -IPL/BCCI)
Mega cricket carnival in the form of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) yet again saw bowlers getting smacked to the cleaners however with a twist.
Notably, in match 54 of the ongoing IPL season, visitors Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were invited to bat first by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul. However, the decision backfired as KKR managed to put a mammoth total of 235 runs on the board.
Let’s take a look at the highlights from the match:
1. Opener Sunil Narine continued his batting mojo
Opener Sunil Narine continued his sublime batting touch and smacked 81 off just 39 balls to set up a solid platform for the rest of the batters. Prolific all-rounder Andre Russell too showed his hulk-like batting and bowling prowess to outshadow the opponent allrounder Marcus Stoinis in one of the most ironic moments of the night. Apart from them, bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana claimed three-wicket hauls as KKR mauled LSG by 98 runs at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Like a Nawab in the City of Nawabs 🤌#LSGvKKR #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema #IPLinBengali pic.twitter.com/p4wuXfLR0T
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 5, 2024
Although the hosts had a sniff in the game at various junctures, pacer Mohsin Khan’s concussion injury led Yudhvir Singh to come out as the impact substitute who duly obliged and dismissed Angkrish Raghuvanshi. However, Narine’s carnage proved too much as the hosts failed to capitalize after dismissing Russell.
2. KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis succumbed under pressure
In reply, batters like KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis failed to make their hard-hitting impact with the batter as the team succumbed to the run-chase pressure. Only a herculean effort could have set a record chase for Lucknow Super Giants but it wasn’t meant to be. As a result of this win, KKR are now at the top spot in the IPL points table displacing Rajasthan Royals.
Also Check: IPL 2024 Points Table
Meanwhile, here’s how the fans reacted to the LSG vs KKR IPL 2024 clash:
Narine batting this season like he’s possessed ! Just no fear of failure . Incredible hitting . #KKRvsLSG
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) May 5, 2024
With this consistency can we call Sunil narine a pinch hitter ? Solid consistency with outstanding strike rate.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 5, 2024
Credit to the ground staff at Lucknow for the way they have improved the pitches since the end of the last IPL. It produces more attractive cricket for batters and bowlers now. First ever 200+ score in the #TATAIPL at that ground is a good indication.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) May 5, 2024
Catch of the IPL 2024!!!#ramandeep
— Hanuma vihari (@Hanumavihari) May 5, 2024
Most runs for KKR in IPL 2024 – Narine.
Most wickets for KKR in IPL 2024 – Narine.
Truly the GOAT of KKR. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/6eLZlBVGMx
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 5, 2024
Who would have thought Sunil Narine would be the best batter of KKR in this IPL. Unreal consistency with crazy strike rate. pic.twitter.com/9iC64hv7Q2
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 5, 2024
Brilliant Catch
Jonty Roads
Standing up in Chair #LSGvKKR #LSGvsKKR pic.twitter.com/u3seeDyQcO
— Pushpendra Chahar (@Pushpendra8454) May 5, 2024
If not with Bat, then with Ball, if now with Ball, then with Field.
That’s Andre Russell for KKR 🥹 pic.twitter.com/3PWVt17RZA
— कट्टर KKR समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) May 5, 2024
– Beat SRH by 4 runs.
– Beat RCB by 7 wickets.
– Beat DC by 106 runs.
– Beat LSG by 8 wickets.
– Beat RCB by 1 run.
– Best DC by 7 wickets.
– Beat MI by 24 runs.
– Beat LSG by 98 runs.
8TH WINS FOR KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS IN THIS IPL 2024…!!!!!#KKRvsLSG #LSGvsKKR #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/p4VqzblyyD
— CricShow (@LetsCricShow) May 5, 2024
KKR NOW TABLE TOPPERS OF THIS IPL 2024…!!!!!#KKRvsLSG #LSGvsKKR #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/UpdVKMoEVG
— CricShow (@LetsCricShow) May 5, 2024
