Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cemented their authority with an emphatic 98-run triumph Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday (May 5) in match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Sunday (May 5).
Sunil Narine’s outstanding performance with the bat
Lucknow’s decision to go first proved counterproductive as Kolkata’s opening duo, Sunil Narine And Phil Saltbuilt an impressive 61-run partnership in just 26 deliveries. Narine proved to be a star performer with the bat for KKR, scoring 81 runs off just 39 balls.
contribution to the impressive total, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Salt also played crucial cameo appearances, contributing 32 runs each to the scoreboard. Ramandeep Singh‘s unbeaten 26-run blitz towards the end took Kolkata further to a commanding score of 235/6 in the allotted 20 overs. For Lucknow, Naveen-ul-Haq proved to be their most successful bowler, grabbing three wickets.
The LSG’s early setback: the dismissal of Arshin Kulkarni
Given the daunting task of hunting down Calcutta’s imposing target, The throne of Kulkarni And KL Rahul went to open the innings for Lucknow. The duo got off to a promising start, collecting 11 runs in the opening game. However, their momentum was short-lived as Kulkarni failed to capitalize on the opportunity and was sent off in the second half. Ramandeep showed his fielding prowess with a remarkable catch, sending Kulkarni back to the pavilion.
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Ramandeep Singh’s spectacular catch
As the second over neared its end, Kulkarni tried a flick shot Mitchell StarcDelivery. Unfortunately, he missed the shot, causing the top edge to go offside. At first it looked as if the ball might evade the field players who were standing between the backward point and the cover. However, Ramandeep showed exceptional athleticism as he sprinted backwards from cover, covering a considerable distance. With remarkable agility and timing, he made a sensational diving catch that completed Kulkarni’s dismissal in spectacular fashion.
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The resistance of Marcus Stoinis and KL Rahul
After Kulkarni’s dismissal, the Lucknow batting line-up collapsed like a house of cards. The home team was unable to defend itself in the chase and ended up having to score just 137 runs. Only among the Lucknow batters Marcus Stoinis And KL Rahul managed to be at 36 and 25 runs to make a significant contribution. The Calcutta bowlers dominated the proceedings Hard rana And Varun Chakraborty Scalping three wickets each.
Impact on IPL 2024 points table
With this comprehensive win, Kolkata rose to the top of the points table for the IPL 2024 season. The two-time champions emerged victorious in eight of their 11 matches and boasts an impressive net run rate of 1,453. In contrast, Lucknow is in fifth place in the table with six wins in eleven games. Nevertheless, their net run rate is currently -0.371, which suggests that their performances can still be improved in the future.
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