Wednesday 1 May 2024

Match 36 IPL 2024(RCB vs KKR) | Eden Gardens Erupts as KKR Steal Last-Ball Thriller from RCB |

Kolkata Knight Riders snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in a thrilling one-run win against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens!
Match 36 IPL 2024(RCB vs KKR)



Table of Content 
1.KKR Off to a Strong Start (Salt & Narine partnership, Iyer's fifty)
2.Russell's Late Blitz Propels KKR to 222/6
3.RCB Fight Back (Du Plessis & Kohli's cautious approach, Jacks' aggressive knock)
4.Karthik's Cameo Falls Short, RCB All Out for 221
5.Andre Russell Named Player of the Match (All-round performance)
6.RCB's Playoff Hopes Dwindle
7.A Night of Thrills at Eden Gardens

The IPL 2024 witnessed another heart-stopping encounter as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious by a single run against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the electrifying Eden Gardens on Sunday. This high-scoring match kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last delivery.

KKR Bat First and Set a Target

KKR openers, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, got their side off to a flying start with a fifty-run partnership. Captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings with a composed half-century, while the ever-dangerous Andre Russell provided a late flourish with a quickfire 42 off just 20 balls. KKR finished their innings on a strong total of 222/6.

RCB Fight Valiantly But Fall Short

In response, RCB openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli adopted a cautious approach initially before accelerating. Will Jacks played a crucial knock, keeping RCB in the hunt with his aggressive batting. However, regular wickets at key moments hampered their chase. Dinesh Karthik's late cameo offered a glimmer of hope, but RCB fell just short of the target, finishing at 221/10.

Russell's Heroics Earn Player of the Match

Andre Russell's all-round brilliance was a major factor in KKR's win. Not only did he score a quickfire knock in the death overs, but he also picked up a crucial wicket with his medium pace. Shreyas Iyer's anchoring knock and Varun Chakaravarthy's economical bowling also played a significant role in KKR's triumph.

RCB's Playoff Hopes Take a Hit

This defeat puts RCB's playoff qualification in jeopardy. With just a few matches remaining in the season, they need to win consistently to keep their dream alive.

Match Score Highlights 

KKR -222/6(20 overs)
RCB -221/10(20 overs)
KKR won by 1 Run

A Night for the Ages

The KKR vs RCB encounter will go down as one of the most thrilling matches of IPL 2024. Both teams displayed exceptional fighting spirit, and the narrow margin of victory only adds to the drama of this unforgettable night at Eden Gardens.


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