Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious after dominating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final. The triumph marked their third title in the tournament's history, showcasing the team's consistent brilliance throughout the season.
Batting first, SRH struggled to gain momentum, posting a mere 113 runs. Mitchell Starc, Andre Russell, and Harshit Rana led the charge for KKR, restricting their opponents to a modest total. In response, KKR chased down the target with remarkable ease, claiming an eight-wicket victory.
Clinical Bowling Performance
- Mitchell Starc: 2/14
- Andre Russell: 3/19
- Harshit Rana: 2/24
KKR's bowlers delivered a clinical performance, dismantling the SRH batting lineup. Starc struck early, dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, setting the tone for the innings. Russell and Rana continued the onslaught, claiming crucial wickets and preventing SRH from building partnerships.
Dominant Batting Display
- Venkatesh Iyer: 52
- (26 balls)
- Shreyas Iyer: 26
- (15 balls)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 39 (32 balls)
KKR's batters showcased their dominance in the chase, reaching the target with more than half of the overs remaining. Venkatesh Iyer played a blistering knock, scoring an unbeaten 52 off just 26 deliveries, including six boundaries and two sixes. Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided valuable contributions, ensuring a comfortable victory.
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