Fans on Twitter reacted after Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. They won the match by 8 wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday (April 26). .
The Kolkata Knight Riders had a dream start with the bat at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Phil Salt (75) and Sunil Narine (71) came out in full force and set the stage on fire. They added 138 runs for the opening partnership and created a great platform for the power hitters.
Venkatesh Iyer (39) then played a great hand before Andre Russell (24:12b, 2×2, 2×6) and Shreyas Iyer (28:10b, 1×4, 3×6) finished the innings on a high note. Kolkata Knight Riders posted a mammoth total of 261 runs on the board. For Punjab, Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers with his figures of 2/45.
The Punjab Kings set the stage on fire right from the start. Prabhsimran Singh (54) and Jonny Bairstow (108*) added 93 runs for the opening wicket in six overs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and put the home team under pressure.
After Prabhsimran’s exit, Rilee Rossouw (26) also played an important hand. Jonny Bairstow then hit a magnificent century while Shashank Singh (68*) supported him well. They added 84 runs for the third wicket and took the game away from Kolkata Knight Riders.
Due to their sensational performance with the bat, the Punjab Kings chased the target with 8 wickets in hand. They also had eight balls left and this was the highest ever chase in the history of T20 cricket.
Fans on Twitter react as Punjab Kings chased down 261 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024
As Punjab Kings chased down 261 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, fans reacted to it on Twitter. They praised the Punjab-based franchise for their sensational performance with the bat and gave some happy reactions. Here are some of them:
I couldn’t be happier for Shashank!
He was at SRH a few years ago, such a hard worker, a great team guy who does his best and always has a smile on his face.Well done my friend! So well deserved ๐
โ Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) April 26, 2024
– Highest chase in T20 history.
– 523 runs in the match.
– 45 ball hundred, 18 ball fifty, 23 ball fifty, 23 ball fifty, 25 ball fifty.
– 42 sixes.
– 37 fours.
– Both teams scored more than 250 points.
โ Most sixes in a T20 match.One of the craziest car chases of all time. ๐คฏ pic.twitter.com/HWkWaHjkGR
โ Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 26, 2024
It’s been a long, long wait for all the “loyal” ones
To all Punjabis around the world, a loud BURRRRAAAH#PBKSvsKKR https://t.co/880NexGAVuโ Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 26, 2024
Shashank Singh has been a revelation this season and was very happy for him #Cricket #IPL2024
โ Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) April 26, 2024
Kkr has major problems with their bowling. This is the third time they have struggled to defend a score above 200. Luckily they survived the last ball against RCB but that is a big worry for them.
โ Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 26, 2024
The commenter just said these are normal size limits at Eden Gardens๐๐๐. #KKRvsPBKS
– Ashwin ๐ฎ๐ณ (@ashwinravi99) April 26, 2024
Burraaaaaahhhhhh! #PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/CFpFBJkdla
โ Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 26, 2024
That’s rude!
โ Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) April 26, 2024
Preity Zinta is making paranthas for PBKS today pic.twitter.com/0508kK8CrX
โ Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 26, 2024
These clowns couldn’t defend themselves-
-224 against RR
-262 against PBKS
– Given 221 runs and defended 222 against RCBWorst bowling line-up ever?๐คก pic.twitter.com/rHDKLA4aMA
โ TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) April 26, 2024
PBKS V/S KKR script๐ญ๐คฒ pic.twitter.com/DEB3Tu7mmy
โ Pulkit๐ฎ๐ณ (@pulkit5Dx) April 26, 2024
I still can’t believe PBKS accidentally bought this beast ๐ญ๐ญ pic.twitter.com/jsNDREexMB
โ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐งโข (@Itzshreyas07) April 26, 2024
Shashank Singh with another masterclass. Really the best PBKS player in this IPL along with Ashutosh Sharma. pic.twitter.com/zfilX45BUU
โ RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) April 26, 2024
Shashank Singh made it look even easier. Blud is disappointed that the PBKS bowlers didn’t concede more goals in his century. What striking, so clean and pleasant.
โ Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 26, 2024
If you ever make a mistake in your life, be blessed with the luck that PBKS had when they bought the ‘wrong’ Shashank Singh at the auction. What a player! pic.twitter.com/nAYJU0TvAN
โ Sugar Doctor (@DoctorLFC) April 26, 2024
SRK applauds PBKS’ efforts after their win. He felt very low throughout the KKR bowling, it was quite sad to watch him ๐ pic.twitter.com/oi137DArGf
โ sohom (@AwaaraHoon) April 26, 2024
pbks and rcb started writing after the exam
โ Neeche Se Topper (@NeecheSeTopper) April 26, 2024