Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 Live Streaming: The KKR vs RR IPL 2024 match was scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on April 16 at 7:30 pm IST. Rajasthan won the toss and elected to bat first.
In an electrifying IPL 2024 encounter, Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling victory over Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets, propelled by a breathtaking century from Jos Buttler. Buttler’s unbeaten 107 not out ensured Rajasthan’s triumph on the final ball of the match. Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Harshit Rana contributed with two wickets each, while Vaibhav Rana secured one.
Earlier in the game, Sunil Narine showcased his prowess with a remarkable maiden T20 century, bolstering Kolkata Knight Riders to a formidable total of 223/6. Narine’s stellar knock of 109 was complemented by Angrish Raghuvanshi’s 30 runs. Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Sen stood out for Rajasthan Royals, each claiming two wickets in the face of Kolkata’s onslaught.
Indian Premier League, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders
223/6 (20.0)
Rajasthan Royals
224/8 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 31 )
Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 wickets
Jos Buttler shine in spectacular chase with his century!
Rajasthan Royals needs to score 28 runs in 12 balls
Jos Buttler reaches his fifty off just 36 balls, showcasing his batting prowess once again. The question now looms: can he guide RR to victory tonight? To do so, he'll require significant support, and all eyes will be on Rovman Powell to step up and provide the partnership needed to steer RR to a successful chase.
A loud LBW appeal from Sunil Narine against Dhruv Jurel. The umpire initially rules NOT OUT, but Narine signals for a review. Shreyas Iyer, in the role of captain, decides to review the decision. Upon review, it's clear that the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps. The decision is reversed, and Jurel is adjudged OUT. This wicket deals a blow to RR's chase, as Jurel departs after scoring just 2 runs.
Harshit Rana strikes, claiming a crucial wicket for KKR. This is a significant breakthrough for the two-time champions. Rana's bowling performance has been exceptional. He cleverly deceived Riyan with a slower delivery around off stump, causing Riyan Parag to mistime his shot. Parag aimed for a forceful stroke but ended up sending the ball high into the night sky towards deep mid-wicket. Andre Russell, demonstrating his agility, sprinted in from the boundary and executed a fantastic catch, snatching the swirling ball with precision above his towering frame.
Kuldeep Sen strikes again, claiming his second wicket. He bowls a tight line in the last over of the innings. Venkatesh goes for a powerful slash, but he fails to get the elevation he desired. However, Dhruv Jurel stationed in the outfield pulls off a remarkable catch to dismiss him.
Y Jaiswal falls at Vaibhav Arora’s strike.
Y Jaiswal along with J Buttler take the pitch to chase the target set by Rajasthan Royals of 224 runs
Rajasthan Royals get target of 224 runs
Sunil Narine's stay ends at 109 runs.
Avesh Khan manages to dismiss Andre Russell for just 13 runs. Russell, known for his power hitting, mistimes the shot this time. There's no Russell carnage tonight as Jurel in the deep takes a straightforward catch. Now, Rinku Singh strides to the crease, tasked with stabilizing the innings further.
Sunil Narine scores a CENTURY off 49 balls
With two devastating batters at the crease now, KKR is aiming for a colossal total tonight. Their aggressive batting lineup suggests they have their sights set on setting a formidable target for the opposition.
A vigorous LBW appeal from Yuzvendra Chahal against Shreyas Iyer. The umpire has raised his finger, signaling OUT. Iyer decides to review. No bat involved in the decision. The ball pitched in line, impact is in line, and it's hitting the wickets. The decision stands, and Iyer begins his walk back to the pavilion.
The 81-run partnership between Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi comes to an end. Narine certainly shone brightly in the partnership, but Raghuvanshi also played a crucial role, contributing a valuable 30 runs off 17 deliveries before he unfortunately top-edged a wide delivery from Kuldeep Sen to deep third. Together, they've laid down a beautiful platform for KKR.
Sunil Narine initially scored 12 runs off 12 balls, but he has since exploded, not only capitalizing on the fielding restrictions but also consistently clearing the boundary. His aggressive batting has been instrumental in powering the first half of this KKR innings, with the home team reaching the 100-run mark within the first 10 overs.
Rajasthan Royals maintained a tight grip in the initial four overs, giving away just 26 runs. However, Angkrish Raghuvanshi disrupted their rhythm by scoring 14 runs off Trent Boult's third over, including three boundaries.
Following suit, Sunil Narine smashed a towering six off Kuldeep Sen's fifth delivery, followed by a powerful four down the ground off the sixth, displaying his aggressive batting prowess.
Avesh Khan to Salt, OUT
That is a one-handed stunner from Avesh Khan!
KKR scored 10 runs in the second over. 2 boundaries coming from that over.
Phil Salt dropped on 2nd ball.
RR: Buttler, Kohler-Cadmore, Dubey, Saini, Burger
KKR: Suyash, Anukul, Manish, Vaibhav, Gurbaz
1 Jaiswal, 2 Powell, 3 Samson, 4 Parag, 5 Hetmyer, 6 Jurel, 7 Ashwin, 8 Boult, 9 Avesh, 10 Kuldeep, 11 Chahal
1 Salt, 2 Narine, 3 Shreyas (capt), 4 Venkatesh, 5 Raghuvanshi, 6 Rinku, 7 Russell, 8 Ramandeep, 9 Starc, 10 Varun, 11 Harshit
Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and will bowl first.
Keeper – Sanju Samson (vc), Jos Buttler, Phil Salt
Batsmen – Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders – Sunil Narine ©, Riyan Parag, Andre Russel
Bowlers – Varun Chakravarthy, Trent Boult
The pitch is generally batting-friendly, but expecting a similar surface, particularly for a day game, might not be accurate this time. With Knight Riders having three quality spinners, we can anticipate a significant amount of spin in the match.
The KKR vs RR match is set for Tuesday night, with a minimal 6% chance of rain, ensuring the game won’t be disrupted by weather. However, with humidity expected to reach 70%, there’s a high likelihood of dew during the encounter, potentially influencing the game conditions.
Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal Keshav Maharaj, Trent Boult.
Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Phil Salt (wk), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana
Welcome to the live blog coverage of the IPL 2024 clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. This highly anticipated match brings together two formidable teams, both boasting impressive records in the tournament so far. With KKR emerging as a standout team, showcasing excellent teamwork and strategic decisions, and the Royals displaying resilience and skill, this encounter promises to be a thrilling showdown between two top contenders. Stay tuned as we bring you live updates, key moments, and expert analysis throughout the match.