KKR vs RR: Sunil Narine & Buttler Star in Highest IPL Chase Ever!

Last updated on 23 April 2024

The match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2024 was a thrilling encounter that took place on April 16th at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Here’s a quick summary:

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 2 wickets in a last-ball finish!

Sunil Narine becomes the third batsman for Kolkata Knight Riders to score a century in the IPL.

KKR Batting:

Sunil Narine smashed a maiden IPL century (109 runs) to help KKR post a strong total of 223/6.

RR Batting:

Jos Buttler was the hero for Rajasthan, scoring an unbeaten 107 to take his team over the line in a dramatic chase.

This win was crucial for Rajasthan as it helped them maintain their top spot in the IPL 2024 points table.

Twin Centuries:  This match witnessed a rare feat – centuries from both openers! Sunil Narine’s power-hitting blitz for KKR was countered by Jos Buttler’s equally impressive knock for Rajasthan. It was a battle of the openers, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Highest Successful Chase:  Rajasthan Royals’ victory chasing down 224 runs was the highest successful run chase in IPL history! This highlights the incredible batting display by both teams and the pressure throughout the match.

Narine’s Bowling Woes:  Despite his brilliant batting performance, Sunil Narine couldn’t replicate the magic with the ball. He couldn’t pick up any wickets, making this an all-rounder performance with a bittersweet taste for him.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Milestone: This match was almost overshadowed by Yuzvendra Chahal’s bowling feat for RR. He bagged two wickets, taking his IPL wicket tally to 198, just two short of becoming the first spinner to reach 200 wickets in the tournament.

Spin Battleground: As expected with the Eden Gardens pitch, spin played a significant role. While Chahal impressed for RR, KKR’s spinners were not far behind. Varun Chakravarthy and Shakib Al Hasan picked up crucial wickets, making it a close fight between the bowling attacks.

Dropped Catches: Both teams were guilty of dropping key catches at crucial moments. A dropped catch of Phil Salt early on could have changed the course of the match for KKR. Similarly, RR had a chance to dismiss Narine cheaply, but they missed the opportunity. These dropped catches added to the drama and unpredictability of the match.